Perth Amboy's 275th Anniversary

The year 1958/59.

Perth Amboy was celebrating it's 275th Anniversary. 

Smith Street was closed off  for the celebration. 

Thanks to Mike Mitrosky, a Perth Amboy Native

who now lives in California for the color photos. 

Ace Drugs, Coney Island and Peoples.

A Tank on Smith Street.  There is Crystal's!

Jack and Jill's - Children's clothing 

Corner of McClellan and Smith 

Some clowns! 

A Lion on Smith Street

A.S. Beck Shoes 

Corner of Smith and Hobart. 

If you look closely you can see the black and white 

Alexander's sign.  

Another picture of the Lion

Looks like an Anteater. 

Another Tank on Smith St

This picture was found on another website.  I believe they got it 

from another Perth Amboy site.  If this photo belongs to you

please comment so I can give you credit for the picture.

If anyone has any photos or stories of Perth Amboy's 275th 

Anniversary, please let Bill or myself know.

Perth Amboy 100 Years Ago - Part 5

We are coming to the end of our journey to Perth Amboy over

100 years ago.

I couldn't read what company this is.  I have part of a hard copy of 

this booklet.  The end of my copy is missing these pages.
Thanks to Jan, it is a Terra Cotta Company.  Thanks to Bill it
is the Standard Terra Cotta Company.

J.S. Knee Pants Company 

Keasbey & Barnekov 

Druggists 

203 State St.

Reynolds & Hanson's 

134-40 Smith Street 

 Perth Amboy Dry Dock

Perth Amboy Terra Cotta Company

Standard Wire ?

Henry Maurer & Sons 

Perth Amboy Coast   1901 

Hope you enjoyed the trip back in time.

Perth Amboy 100 Years Ago - Part 4

Let's continue on our journey through Perth Amboy,

Circa 1901. 

We will look at all the different types of businesses

that were in Perth Amboy at that time. 

(Click images to enlarge)

Schantz & Eckert Machine Works 

Perth Amboy Gas Light Company

Incorporated in 1862 

Office in 1901 - 125 Smith Street. 

Office in1949 - 222 Smith St. 

American Publishing Company 

Book and Job Printers 

5 King St. 

In 1949 they were located at 294 Market St.

Residence of W.R. Platt 

Trying to bring businesses to Perth Amboy. 

First National Bank 

110 Smith St.

 

Patrick White & Sons 

Dutton Engineering Co. 

Citizen's Building and Loan Association

194 High Stret.

Reminds me of the movie "It's A Wonderful Life" 

The Maple Hill Dairy

Located on New Brunswick Road.

Proprietor - William Mullin

Wondering if this is the same man who owned 

Mullins Spring Water at 675 New Brunswick Ave. 

In the late 60's and early 70's, The Maple Hill Dairy was located 

where Woodbridge Center now stands.

Boyton Brothers is now located at 200 Jefferson St.

Wholesale and Retail Grocer

211 High St. 

Louis Briegs 

91 Smith St. 

Store was still there in 1949. 

Final Part - Coming Soon

Perth Amboy 100 Years Ago - Part 3

Let's continue on our journey

Our first stop is Sewaren, a close neighbor. 

 (Click images to enlarge)

The Sewaren Improvemt Co.

Raritan Hollow & Porous Brick Company 

The Car Barn on Smith Street 

Perth Amboy Railroad Company 

(Now Raritan Traction Co)

Raritan Terrace 

On the second smaller trolley it says State St. 

Raritan Copper Works 

Raritan Copper Works 

Woodbridge Ave in 1876 was between Brighton Ave and
First St,.  off Market (Then called Eagleswood Ave.)

Roessler-Hasslacher Chemical Company's Works

L. Albert & Co.
Photographers
Successors to P. Nybo
Many older photos found from Perth Amboy were done by P. Nybo
Most likely from the late 1890's.

Farrington and Runyon Co.
Lumber Merchants

More to come

Perth Amboy 100 years Ago - Part 2

Let's continue our journey back in time. 

Perth Amboy Circa 1901 

(Click images to enlarge) 

Great Strides in the World of Manufactures

 Large homes 

 How many of these homes are still there?

 Perth Amboy General Hospital

George K. Parsell, Architect

 Perth Amboy Chamber of Commerce

 Advertising for new businesses to come to Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy's Financial Condition in 1901

Pumping Station at the City Water Works. 

Some churches 

International Clay Manufacturing Company 

C. Pardee Works, Tile Department 

C. Pardee Works, Steel Department 

TO BE CONTINUED