These exquisite views of Chambersburg during "The Golden Years" will give future generations a very pristine view of a Trenton neighborhood that was known for tidy homes, friendly neighbors who knew and looked out for each other, and a penchant for keeping their simple row homes in well maintained condition. Journeying back in my own mind's eye, I can still see residents of Emery Avenue, Bayard Street, and other streets, washing their front stoops and sweeping the sidewalks and gutters in front of their homes. Cleanliness was indeed next to Godliness back during that era.
HI TOM....I AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT THE CHAMBERSBURG SECTION AND THE FRIENDLY NATURE OF THE MOSTLY ITALIAN NEIGHBORHOOD. I CAN RECALL AS A KID HOW MUCH WE WERE TAUGHT TO BE CLEAN AND HELP OUT AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE. WE WENT IN AND OUT OF HOMES WITH UNLOCKED DOORS AND TREATED EVERYONE LIKE FAMILY. I SURE MISS THAT WAY OF LIFE LATER ON WHEN WE MOVED AWAY. MAY GOD BLESS THE BURG AS WE KNEW IT. BEST REGARDS.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Tom, where was the Bijou theater? I keep looking for it in your great old pictures. Lived next door to Case's Pork Roll factory and played hide and seek on their roof many times. Sorry to hear of their recent fire.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Found this: Wife thought it was Clinton while I thought it was Broad St. Note to self: Don't argue with my bride.
The Bijou was Charles Hildinger’s (in partnership with C.C. Cutler)1st theatre which opened June 28, 1906 at 23 N. Warren St. In 1909 it was moved, under the name “The New Bijou” to the Chestnut/Clinton location and managed by Russell Lamont. It appears the original Bijou stayed open for some time and was managed by J. E. McClurg.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012