Farmer's Market - SOLD!

Article from 

The News Tribune

March 19, 1970 

Packer House Fire 1942

Article is from 

The Perth Amboy Evening News 

November 28, 1942

Circa 1990 

Site of the Packer House

Now High Street Senior Citizens 

Shopping in Perth Amboy

Article from

The News Tribune 

Friday, June 3, 1983 

Perth Amboy Celebrates 300 Years 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Castle Ice Cream Factory

We all love Ice Cream. But did you know that 

Perth Amboy at one time had it's own Ice Cream Factory?

(Click on images to enlarge) 

According to American Machinists Magazine of December 1913

It was most likely opened sometime in 1914/15

at 390 Smith Street.

Castle Ice Cream was promoted as "Heathized".

This is an article from the Saturday, December 12, 1921

Edition of the Staten Island Advance.

Another article about the Castle Ice Cream factory 

was found in 

"The Soda Fountain" Magazine 

January 1922

Check out the picture of the Perth Amboy 

Factory

The following ad was found in 

January 1922 edition of 

"Dairy World"

This ad is promoting Castles Ice Cream 

"Artic Sweethearts"

Price 10 cents 

Sort of a Sundae in a Dixie Cup 

Came in 5 flavors 

Chocolate, Strawberry, Cherry,

Walnut and Pineapple. 

This is a local advertisement from Woodbridge.

The advertisement was in 

the Official Booklet of the

255th Anniversary and Memorial Celebration 

Woodbridge, NJ 

Flag Day, June 24,1924

Bits and Pieces have been found about the Castle Ice Cream Factory

in the early 30's.  Nothing yet has been found on why or when it 

closed. 

Picture of where it would have been located in Perth Amboy

The factory was located somewhere on Smith Street 

between Gifford and Goodwin Streets.

Ferry Service

A Nice Article describing the "New" Ferry Service. Also note in last paragraph they are going to repair Victory Bridge.

Fire Department - Part 1

As one of the oldest Fire Departments in Middlesex County, since 1881, the Perth Amboy Fire Department provides fire protection to the citizens, visitors and property of the 4.5 square mile city. As with most of the older cities, Perth Amboy had it fair share of major fires.

The firefighting force consisted of 2 Units, a paid (career) or professional fire company and a

volunteer fire company, this made up the Perth Amboy Fire Department.

At one time, there were 2 Chief Officers of the Fire Department, 1 was a Paid Fire Chief, who oversaw the career firefighters and equipment and a Volunteer Fire Chief, who was responsible for directing all the Firefighters at a scene of a fire or emergency.

At one time there were 7 firehouses throughout the city. The locations were Rector Street, State Street next to PAHS, Grace Avenue, State & Pearl Street, Amboy & Hall Avenues, Wayne Street and Pfeiffer Blvd near Convery. At the present there is only one on New Brunswick Avenue.

From the early 1900's through to 1980's, Perth Amboy Fire Department was made up of 9 Fire Companies; 6 Engines, 3 Hook & Ladder Trucks. In the 1970's they added a Specialized truck known as a Snorkel Truck.

-In the coming Blogs, we were cover the different volunteer fire company names, type of trucks and the firehouse they belong to. We will also talk about some of the "Big Ones" (fires).

Shopping in Perth Amboy....

As kids and teens we would do all our shopping "Downtown". Perth Amboy's "Downtown" was a favorite spot for folks from all over, including folks from another state, Staten Island, NY. This blog is just the start of many to come on the topics of "Shopping", Cruising" and "Downtown".

I was born in 1951, went to both Catholic and Public Schools, I even graduated from the "Halls of Ivy", which many of you done also. My grandparents came to Perth Amboy from the coal mines of Dickson City, PA. in the early 1900 to open a General Store/Boarding House on Chauncey Street (building is still there 2011). My Grandfather, Aunts, Uncles and Mother worked in the factories and stores from the time they arrived in this "Gem" of a city.

Remember growing up going to the Farmers Market on Fayette Street, between Broad, Division and State Streets. Remember the Railroad Stockyard and Slaughter House? Shopping wasn't only done on "Smith" Street, but some of the other major shopping areas included State Street (from Market St. to the area where the Outerbridge is) , Madison, Hall & New Brunswick Avenues. The picture on the top is Smith Street, picture on the bottom is State Street towards Fayette St.

All I'm trying to do is to "share" some of the items and stories that we have of "Old" Perth Amboy.

Keep an eye on this site, I'm sure Fran, I and other bloggers will spark something that you love about our special "City". Send us your ideas, pictures, stories. This site can and will out live us all, but will be a excellent place for generations to come.

Famous Perth Amboy Film by Acme Studios circa late 1940's

This Film was made by Acme Studios, Perth Amboy, NJ. If you ever lived in Perth Amboy it will bring Smiles and Tears! Reminds me of the song, "Look What They Done to My Song, Mom" but "Look What They Done to My Town, Mom". At least they can't change my memories! It may be long, but you'll enjoy it. When visiting Our Blog, Please leave a comment and click on the counter. Thanks