1931: A TRENTON THANKSGIVING AT THE WHARF AND IN CHAMBERSBURG

I was fascinated by this ad from the Farmers' Market when it was located along the river on Lambertons Street back in the 30's and 40's. What caught my eye was the alternate location of a market at Morris Avenue and Division Street in Chambersburg. Perhaps a trained and aged Chambersburg eye can tell us on which corner the market was located. The Baldassari Regency is seen in the lower left of the photo.

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Mike Kuzma solves the puzzle. 

Tom: Using the process of deduction, there could no doubt that the market was located on the corner across Morris Ave. from Eddie Baldasarri's Regency. The ad in the post was from 1931. The houses on the other corners, and the old German Club (Now the Regency) were built pre-1931, and the school (Columbus if I recall) which now takes up the whole block from Chestnut to Division, was built like most of the "new" schools in Trenton; circa 1939. Since being born on Fall St. in South Trenton, the "Wharf" market was part of my playground. Oh the memories of the fresh fruits and vegetables, the smoked, and fresh meats. But most of all the hot dog, and pop corn stand run by Lou Zier's wife. It was South Trenton's version of State & Broad, where you went to meet, greet, and eat. Finally convinced farmer Walt Ellis to give me a job as a picker when I was 9 years old. Later moved up to Star Key, and Congressman Karl Kings farm outside of Morrisville during the war years. While Dad was working in and around slaughter houses, and I picking on the farms, there was always fresh meat and veggies on the Kuzma's table. Mom made sure we shared with those who were less fortunate. Hope this helps solve the puzzle. Regards Mike Kuzma  

THANKS MIKE! Thanks too for your interesting personal retrospective on the Trenton Farmers' Market in South Trenton. It seems we both have experience in our youth as "corn pickers!"  Shall we give them the "corny" definition of "smut?"

TOM