1921: THE PRINCETON "WIRELESS CLUB"

As a licensed amateur radio operator, I am always searching for material on local activities of amateur radio interest. The above is an interesting article on the early years of the "wireless" hobby from Princeton. Today, there is an active Princeton amateur radio club which has been active in the Central Jersey area for a number of years.

PRINCETON'S MERCER FIRE COMPANY LADDIES

I have scanned this incredibly detailed photograph in a higher resolution in order to enhance the details. There is no indication of the date nor the 3 firemen who are in the photo. If any visitor can identify them, they well be added to this graphic.

Circa 1903 Princeton Mercer Fire Company

The clarity on this old photograph is incredible. It was scanned at 300 dots per inch. There was a diagonal crease across the upper left corner which I tried to repair. The evidence of the crease can be seen in the eye of the "Assistant Foreman" on the left. If any visitor can add identification or correct my estimate of the date, I would appreciate hearinf from you.

1932: MERCER FIRE COMPANY PRINCETON

HERE ARE THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS INVOLVED WITH THE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW MERCER FIRE COMPANY FIRE HOUSE IN PRINCETON. ELSEWHERE IN MY FILES, I HAVE A GROUP PHOTO OF THE FIRE "LADDIES" FROM MERCER DATING BACK TO THE LATE 1800'S OR EARLY 1900'S.

1936: THE NEW NASSAU TAVERN

HERE'S AN INTERESTING PHOTO OF THE NEW TAVERN UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

1893: PRINCETON'S MERCER FIRE COMPANY

UNFORTUNATELY, MOST OLD PHOTOS SUCH AS THESE DO NOT IDENTIFY THE SUBJECTS IN THE PICTURE. THE REDEEMING VALUE OF THIS PHOTO LIES IN THE GREAT CLARITY OF THE UNIFORMS THESE FIRE "LADDIES" WORE.

MANY THANKS TO MRS. LILLIAN ZITA FOR THIS INCREDIBLY CLEAR PHOTO.

1943: Princeton Ladies of the Red Cross

Right now I am going through my favorite period of history, the World War II era. This photo identifies only a few of the ladies who patriotically gave of their time and energy to make surgical dressings for the war effort. During WWII we all pulled together. The naysayers who are so vocal in today's society were marginalized, and rightly so.

1936: Princeton Township Goes Hi Tech

Radio is now and has been a source of great interest to me. Not only my amateur radio status, but broadcast radio has always held a certain fascination. This photo of the Princeton township men in blue and their new radio system will be sent to my "Princeton" and "Radio" folders in the Hamilton Local History Digital Archives.

1914: Princeton Has a New Chemical Engine!

An excellent example of early 20th century fire fighting is pictued in this 1914 photo of Princeton's newest fire fighting acquisition. Another post in the archives section of my website is a group photo of the fire "laddies*" of Princeton's Mercer Fire Co.

*The contemporary 19th and early 20th century press often referred to firemen as "laddies."

1915: Princeton's BRIGHT HOPE AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH

As this article reveals, austerity was priority number one among some members of Princeton's Bright Hope Baptist Church.

1914: PRINCETON'S PALMER STADIUM

From the "PRINCETON-KINGSTON AREA" files at the Hamilton Library comes this large news clip of the Stephen Palmer Stadium, thanks to a financial gift from Mr. Palmer's son, Edward. The size of this article is very large. The size of your monitor will determine whether or not you can read the text.

1938: Princetonians Annoyed by Skaters

Hey! Get rubber wheels on those roller skates; you're keeping everybody on Leigh avenue up past midnight with all the noise!

1877: Centennial of the Battle of Princeton

One hundred years after the battle of Princeton, this centennial writeup was published in the Trenton "Daily True American." It makes for very interesting reading.