1897: Trenton, DC?

Back in the 1700's, the town of Trenton was being considered to be the location of the capitol of these United States. The geographical similarities of Trenton on the Delaware, and Washington on the Potomac are quite similar. Each was in an area which would have lent itself to a huge governmental center. As you will read in "How Trenton Lost," the south did us in!

1934: "Five Points" in Trenton

The Battle Monument area of Trenton, specifically along North Broad, North Warren, Princeton, Brunswick,and Pennington Avenues was alive with a variety of merchants in the letter part of the 19th and first half of the 20th century. Here's a pretty nice news photo of Forman's Tobacco Shop.

1897: Wilbur

The area of Wilbur was growing by leaps and bounds at the turn of the century.

1897: News from the borough of Wilbur

These fascinating little clips of goings on in various neighborhoods in the area often contain historic information as to locations of stores and other commercial establishments, as well as genealogical info on noted residents of the Wilbur section of Trenton.

1897: Trenton School Crowding

Even back in the 19th century, there were issues relating to classroom size. This article gives a good idea of the various Trenton schools back in 1897.

1888: The Jersey Blues

The legendary Jersey militia who served so gallantly during the Civil War is told in this fascinating article from The Daily True American. The casualty list is incredible as you will see as you read the article.

1888: The Homedell Genesis

The Homedell area of Hamilton as described on this 1888 graphic was a very substantial portion of the Hutchinson Farm. Before there was a Homedell School there was a Friendshop School, across the fields from the Homedell Farm, on the Cedar Street (Today's Cedar Lane) hill. The "Jefferson Street" listed as a boundary is today's Liberty Street. As the area developed, the little Friendship school was closed and the Hutchinson school was utilized until the construction of the Homedell School in the early part of the 20th century.

1888: New Jersey's Gettysburg Monument

New Jersey Troops' involvement in the fabled battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War was marked by the erection of the New Jersey monument to veterans of the war who fought and died on the bloody battlefield.

1934: Trenton Fire Dept.

Here's a vignette showing the fire "laddies" of the Trenton Fire Department going through their paces at the Perry Street headquarters. Incidentally, the
reference to "laddies" was how our firemen were known in the 19th century press.

1934: The Blackwell Family's Civil War Treasure

Over the years, I had heard the interesting stories about the publication of newspapers on wallpaper as the south began to crumble during the latter months of the Civil War. This article tells of a copy of one of these rare papers in possession of the Blackwell family.

1934: Hopewell's "Mountain Church"

Is this ever a fascinating historical clipping! I would really like to know more about this little-known church.

1934: The Old Arsenal

It looks much different today, but it still stands on the grounds of the New Jersey State Prison. The files at the Hamilton Library indicate that the Arsenal has a very interesting history

MY GUESTBOOK

Over twelve hundred visitors and not a single guestbook entry? Either my guestbook source is throwing up roadblocks to those who sign or I amdoing something WRONG!

Hello, is anyone out there?

The guestbook is not for accolades and other forms of encouragement. I would like to know that you visited, and from which class. This information will determine if I continue to post the newer classes from the 80's and 90's. If you're "guestbook shy," just type in John Doe HHS '67, of course don't sign in as "John Doe" unless you're on the lam!

MY GUESTBOOK

Over twelve hundred visitors and not a single guestbook entry? Either my guestbook source is throwing up roadblocks to those who sign or I amdoing something WRONG!

Hello, is anyone out there?

The guestbook is not for accolades and other forms of encouragement. I would like to know that you visited, and from which class. This information will determine if I continue to post the newer classes from the 80's and 90's. If you're "guestbook shy," just type in John Doe HHS '67, of course don't sign in as "John Doe" unless you're on the lam!

MY GUESTBOOK

Over twelve hundred visitors and not a single guestbook entry? Either my guestbook source is throwing up roadblocks to those who sign or I amdoing something WRONG!

Hello, is anyone out there?

The guestbook is not for accolades and other forms of encouragement. I would like to know that you visited, and from which class. This information will determine if I continue to post the newer classes from the 80's and 90's. If you're "guestbook shy," just type in John Doe HHS '67, of course don't sign in as "John Doe" unless you're on the lam!

MY GUESTBOOK

Over twelve hundred visitors and not a single guestbook entry? Either my guestbook source is throwing up roadblocks to those who sign or I amdoing something WRONG!

Hello, is anyone out there?

The guestbook is not for accolades and other forms of encouragement. I would like to know that you visited, and from which class. This information will determine if I continue to post the newer classes from the 80's and 90's. If you're "guestbook shy," just type in John Doe HHS '67, of course don't sign in as "John Doe" unless you're on the lam!

MY GUESTBOOK

Over twelve hundred visitors and not a single guestbook entry? Either my guestbook source is throwing up roadblocks to those who sign or I amdoing something WRONG!

Hello, is anyone out there?

The guestbook is not for accolades and other forms of encouragement. I would like to know that you visited, and from which class. This information will determine if I continue to post the newer classes from the 80's and 90's. If you're "guestbook shy," just type in John Doe HHS '67, of course don't sign in as "John Doe" unless you're on the lam!

MY GUESTBOOK

Over twelve hundred visitors and not a single guestbook entry? Either my guestbook source is throwing up roadblocks to those who sign or I amdoing something WRONG!

Hello, is anyone out there?

The guestbook is not for accolades and other forms of encouragement. I would like to know that you visited, and from which class. This information will determine if I continue to post the newer classes from the 80's and 90's. If you're "guestbook shy," just type in John Doe HHS '67, of course don't sign in as "John Doe" unless you're on the lam!

MY GUESTBOOK

Over twelve hundred visitors and not a single guestbook entry? Either my guestbook source is throwing up roadblocks to those who sign or I amdoing something WRONG!

Hello, is anyone out there?

The guestbook is not for accolades and other forms of encouragement. I would like to know that you visited, and from which class. This information will determine if I continue to post the newer classes from the 80's and 90's. If you're "guestbook shy," just type in John Doe HHS '67, of course don't sign in as "John Doe" unless you're on the lam!

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1934: Hamilton Avenue M.E. Church

The historic old Hamilton Avenue M.E. Church still stands at the corner of Hudson Street. It is no longer occupied by the Methodists. The photo accompanying this post is a photo of the original building which occupied the site prior to the construction of the current edifice.

1934: Hopewell Grammar School

Here's the class of '34, Hopewell Grammar School posing in their Sunday best graduation outfits.

1934" Ewing Police

Here's a photo showing 4 of Ewing Township's 5 man police force! Photos such as these are what makes historical research so interesting. If there is a Ewing Township viewer of this post who can tell me where this photo took place, and if that is the original Ewing Police station, I would like to add that info to this historic Times photo.

1944: Pennington M.E. Church Choirs

Here's a photo of the Junior and Senior Choir at the Pennington M.E. Church. Anyone in there that you know?

1934: The "Whip" at Woodlawn Park

It is a sad truth that there is very little in the way of photos of Hamilton Township's Woodlawn Park. Woodlawn was a very popular amusement park during its heyday. It as located between South Logan and Connecticut and Greenwood Avenue.

2006 Kuser Farm Sunday Concerts

Mayor Glen Gilmore had this beautiful sign erected on Leonard Avenue at the Kuser Farm property announcing the coming Sunday concerts to be held at Kuser Farm Park this year. Each of the programs promises to provide a very enjoyable evening. Bring a folding chair and a blanket and come spend a couple hours listening to quality "music for a summer night.!"

Yeah, that's me on the very end of the list. I will be doing my "Once Upon a Time There Was Music" program. My son, Ken is also performing his special brand of vocal and instrumentals.
I hope to see you there.

1900: Postponing the Demolition of the Wood School

The Trenton Public Library was in the planning stages more than a century ago, and the spot chosen was the location of the Joseph Wood School. As seen in the clipping accompanying this post, the old school received a temporary reprieve.

1900: Postponing the Demolition of the Wood School

The Trenton Public Library was in the planning stages more than a century ago, and the spot chosen was the location of the Joseph Wood School. As seen in the clipping accompanying this post, the old school received a temporary reprieve.

1934: St.Anthony Grammar School

This will be a temporary post. I hope to open it and segment it so you will be able to recognize the graduates in the photo.

1900 Samuel K.Wilson Obit

Wilson was a very wealthy land owner in the city of Trenton. Old maps from the 1800's and early 1900's show his name on many plots of land around the city, including the area of St. Francis Hospital, Tyler and Pearl Streets, and many others. He was also the owner of the Wilson Woolen Mills, a company which supplied woolen products to the military during the Civil War.

1900: DeLaval Steam Turbine Co.

This article tells of the plans to construct the factory for the huge DeLaval Plant on Nottingham Way. America's industrial decline in the recent past led to the closing of the plant. The plant described in the article refers to the original buildings on the E. State Street side of Nottingham Way.

1891: The "Neptune" Bathing Suit

Now that's a novel idea! The Neptune inflatable bathing suit was on sale at Trenton's R.A. Donnelly store in downtown Trenton, right next to the string Bikini display. They were a bit heavy, but they did the job, and they were far less revealing than those Bikinis.

1934; TRINITY EPISCOPAL

Isn't this a great photo? Note the 3 bells in the belfry on the original front of the edifice. The Protestant Episcopal church has roots that go way back the history to Colonial America.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this church was located on Academy Street and ultimately became today's beautiful Trinity Cathedral on West State Street.

1888: St. Francis Hospital in the Early Years

As one passes the huge facility on the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Chambers Street today, it is quite difficult to envision the early years of the hospital. Five hundred total persons were treated during the year 1886! Incredible. I have a very early photo of St. Francis Hospital in the library files, and will post it in the future.

1900: Bethany Presbyterian Church

One of the more familiar landmarks along Hamilton Avenue for well over 100 years, this venerable old church still serves the community with pride. Looking at the over 100 year old engraving of the facility, one comes to the conclusion that little has changed in the overall appearance of the building.

1900: Andrew Rowan School Controversy

Andrew Rowan was a wealthy philanthropic land owner in the Broad Street Park area of Hamilton. He, along with Rusling and Willey andid much to improve the area back in the early years of Broad Street Park. As can be seen in this article, the Board of Education ran out of money and couldn't abide by the strictures set on money Rowan set aside for a four room school house.

Pennington 1888: Snowed in

Pennington was one of the many villages which was literally paralyzed by the blizzard of '88.

1888: Sacred Heart

As indicated in other posts, Sacred Heart Parish at So. Broad and Centre Streets held many fund raising affairs. Their "Fairs" were always well attended and quite successful as fund raisers.

1888: Trenton's "Skating Park"

This particular subject has been a fascinating one for me for many years. There are numerous references to the skating park in many winter editions of my local Trenton newspapers. The little building in the top center of the graphic is lifted from another article on the park, and taken from a Harry Podmore "Trenton in Bygone Days" column.
Close inspection of the map will show a darker shaded rectangular area which indicates the neighborhood in which the park was located. The building provided a place for the skaters to warm up and perhaps have a hot cup of coffee, tea, or perhaps some hot chocolate.

1888: The Fabled "BLIZZARD OF 88"

It started out as a heavy rainfall on Sunday night, March 11, 1888. When Mercer county residents woke up the next morning, they found up to three feet of snow on the ground. It must have been a horrendous storm. In the days following the blizzard, many outlying towns were cut off from civilization for days.

1888 Chambersburg

The Chambersburg Law and Order League! Where are you when we need you? One wonders how an organization such as a "Law and Order League" would operate in today's society.

1939: Swimming at the Stadium Playground

Here's a 67 year old press photo showing the kids in the Calhoun and Reservoir Street area enjoying the swimming pool at the Stadium Playground. There are numerous references to that playground in the files at the Hamilton Local History Collection.

1939: The New Parker School, Trenton

Here's a photo of the cornerstone laying ceremony at the Parker School on Union Street.

1940: Alethea Skokos...Another Kuser Teacher

"The don't make 'em like that anymore." Here's a photo of Mrs. Alethea Skokos who taught at Kuser School back in the 1940's.

1940: Captain Bilbee, Noted Civil Ware Figure

Captain Bilbee has been one of the most prominent of Trenton's Civil War veterans insofar as press releases as I page through the thousands of Trenton newspapers. Bilbee was one of the most active representatives of the local GAR (Grand Army of the Republic).

1940: The Closing of Moses School

1939: Flooding in Chambersburg

Local residents usually equate flooding in the Trenton area with the Riverside Avenue area, and other areas along the Delaware and the Assanpink area. Here's the results of a monstrous storm that passed over the area back in July, 1939.

1888: The Fair at Sacred Heart Parish

In the 1800's and early 1900's, the parishioners at Sacred Heart parish on South Broad and Centre streets in Trenton relied on an annual Fair as a fund raiser. According to the numerous clippings in the Hamilton Library's Local History Collection, these events were very popular and well attended.

1888: What's Doing in Chambersburg

Here are a few interesting social notes from the Chambersburg of 1886. Few people realize that "the Burg" was originally populated by English and German immigrants. It wasn't until a decade of so later that Italian immigrants began coming to the area.

1940: Remember the "Farmers' Market?

Don Slabicki and I spent a few summer evenings down there in South Trenton selling corn from the back of Joe Bertothy's 1935 Ford Station Wagon. Thirty five cents a dozen, a dozen being a baker's dozen of 13.

1987: HAMILTON WEST

Here are the top scholars of the class of 1987. Anyone there you know?

1987: HAMILTON WEST

Here are the top scholars of the class of 1987. Anyone there you know?

1987: HAMILTON WEST

Here are the top scholars of the class of 1987. Anyone there you know?

1987: HAMILTON WEST

Here are the top scholars of the class of 1987. Anyone there you know?

1987: HAMILTON WEST

Here are the top scholars of the class of 1987. Anyone there you know?

1987: HAMILTON WEST

Here are the top scholars of the class of 1987. Anyone there you know?

1987: HAMILTON WEST

Here are the top scholars of the class of 1987. Anyone there you know?

1988: 50th Anniversary of St. Anthony Grammar School

St. Anthony Grammar School's class of 1938 featured the music of the late Benny Snyder whose big band orchestra was a local favorite for many years. The Hamilton Library's Local History Collection has a number of "Blue and Gold" newspapers from Cathedral High School. The movie star pretty Rita Culliton