Thursday, August 25, 2011

Perth Amboy 100 years Ago -Part 1

Did you ever wonder what Perth Amboy looked 
like 100 years ago?
The next couple of blog posts we will be looking
at pages from a booklet
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, facts and figures 
concerning its rapid growth and unequalled advantages 
as a manufacturing center.
Copyright 1901 
Let's begin 
Click photos to enlarge
The New Perth Amboy 
Wonder what that object  is in the top center of the picture?
Population from 2010 census 
50,814 
 The Postal Business and Local Tonnage
Runyon? 
School No. 4
The Original PAHS without the additions
Wonder if these houses are still standing? 

TO BE CONTINUED

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