Is there anyone who wouldn't like to have seen the area above efore it was developed? One of the fascinating facets of my search through the pages of the Trenton newspapers is the development of real estate "way back when." From the Hamilton Library Local History folder "NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT," comes this ad from James Birks and J. Connor French's Greenwood Realty Company. Even today as one passes down those streets, the beautiful homes still stand. Looking at the map, you will see a large open area along So. Olden Avenuein the Farragut Avenue area. That is the location of the circus and carnivals in the early 20th century. Today's "Junior 2" covers much, but not all of the location.
Incredible...The house I grew up in was at the corner of South Cook and Farragut...a beautiful 3 story with (believe it or not)only one bathroom. It had a huge poured concrete basement...what a great home. I was there last summer and almost cried at the condition of this neighborhood. So sad.
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