SACRED HEART-ST. JOHN'S R.C. CHURCH, TRENTON

 What the well dressed clergy are wearing

 One of the columns I wrote dealing with the oldest Roman Catholic Parish in New Jersey

 The interior of old St. Johns, Centre Street. Replaced by today's Sacred Heart after a disastrous fire.

  There were many Sacred Heart events that were patronized by local citizens

Another fire at Sacred Heart

2013: FACEBOOK USERS BEWARE!

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I just received this message this morning when "AVAST," one of my security software sites warned of a dangerous virus that is circulating among Facebook users who download videos. The way I understand it, if you attempt to download a video, even from a friend, you will be asked to click on an arrow which we normally use to play a video. When you do, instead of your regular video (Media Player, etc) the player they want you to click on will enable them to access your account. BEWARE!

1932: EXITING THE TRENTON-MORRISVILLE "FREE BRIDGE"

While the company signs shown in the photo were not there, this was a very familiar view to me back in the summers of the 1940's and 50's as we crossed the "free bridge" to get to what were known as the "gravel pits" over in the Penn Valley area. Following the street to Trenton would be far different today with the streets in that area of South Trenton due to the new roads cut through to afford easier access to the offices in the Cooper-Market Street areas.

Mike Kuzma wrote:

Tom:
This is a different version of a previously later picture of this view. Wonderful. Taken a year before I was born, and just a block away from the famoous event on Dec.15, 1933.
The Esso sign reminds me of my Parker School joke " Spell IPSO"
I P S O., "than why not open a gas station"! Lost my humor when they changed to EXXON!
This street, and the places herein were my playground in the late 30's and 40's. Many wonderful people from here, that left me with equally great memories.

Mike Kuzma

Friday, June 07, 2013

1921: WHITE CITY OPENS FOR THE SEASON

Above is an ad from the entertainment page of the State Gazette announcing the opening of Hamilton Township's legendary White City Park. Did you know that Broad Street Park area historian Jim Colello has a website dedicated to the Broad Street Park-White City area?Check out Broad Street Park Yesteryears at  bsp086.blogspot.com

Jim C said...

1921 was the last year the park operated as "The White City". New ownership took over in 1922 and named it "Boiling Springs Amusement Park". It operated for one year then went defunct.

Saturday, June 08, 2013

 

Tom Glover wrote:

 

See? I told you all to visit Jim's Broad Street Park website?

 

1921: HONORING MR. REMO

There is something about Chambersburg and the Italian experience that spurs me on for more and more information on that community. The above photo pictures many of Trenton Italian Americans who made an indelible mark on the local history of a remarkable people. Today we are hearing much about Spanish as a second language. When these people came to America, the custom was to go to night school and learn the English language. Many of them did indeed learn the language and went on to be very productive citizens. Just look at some of the surnames in the photo. Many of those in the photo went to back breaking jobs at Roebling, the railroad, or slave like labor on the roads and highways. However, they found the time to work those grueling day jobs and assist in building St. Joachim's Church; the jewel of Chambersburg.

RALPH LUCARELLA said...

HI TOM....I WAS LUCKY TO LIVE IN CHAMBERSBURG AT A TIME WHEN EVERYONE TREATED EACHOTHER LIKE FAMILY. WE HELPED EACHOTHER, PLAYED AND TOLD EVERYONE OUR PROBLEMS, NEVER LOCKED OUR DOORS AND WERE IN AND OUT EACHOTHER'S HOUSES CONSTANTLY. ST. JOACHIMS WAS THE CENTER OF RELEGION FOR ALMOST EVERYONE AND WE ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO THE FEAST OF LIGHTS ON BUTLER ST. I CONSTANTLY RECALL ALL THESE THINGS AND THINK HOW MUCH BETTER WE HAD IT IN THOSE DAYS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Thursday, June 06, 2013

RALPH LUCARELLA said...

I MIGHT ADD...MANY YEARS LATTER, WHEN I WORKED THE BURG AS A LETTER CARRIER, THEY WOULD ASK IN ITALIAN "ARE YOU LIZZIE'S SON". THEY REMEMBERED OUR STORE AT 123 MOTT ST.

 

Thursday, June 06, 2013

JoeB said...

Tom:
My parents and like most of all Grandparents that came to this country to work and improve themselves. Today there are many that receive assistance for free and when your get something for nothing you don't appreciate it. I believe that doing Community Work in return would go along way towards repaying for what you get.

 

Thursday, June 06, 2013

Tom Glover said...

YOU TWO GUYS ARE RIGHT ON TARGET. OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS ALSO A FRIENDLY FRONT PORCH NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE EVERY BODY KNEW EVERYBODY ELSE AND WE ALL RUSHED TO HELP ANY FAMILY IN TROUBLE.

 

Thursday, June 06, 2013

RALPH LUCARELLA said...

TO JOEB.....YOU BETTER BELIEVE, I'M TALKING ABOUT AN ERA WHEN THERE WERE NO FREE STUFF. NO FOOD STAMPS, NO WELLFARE, NOTHING FREE. EVERYONE WORKED THEIR BUTT OFF TO HELP FEED THEIR FAMILY AND THAT INCLUDED STREET CLEANING, HEAVY ROAD WORK, FACTORIES THAT PAID PEOPLE 18 CENTS AN HOUR, LIKE I GOT FOR WORKING AT STAR PORCELINE. GIRLS GOT 10 CENTS AN HOUR AT BAYER ASPERIN. MY GRANDFATHER GOT LAID OFF FROM ROEBLINGS RIGHT BEFORE BEING READY TO RETIRE. DON'T GIVE PEOPLE THE IMPRESSION OF GETTING ANY THING FREE DURING THAT TIME IN THIS COUNTRY. THANKS FOR COMMENTING.

 

Thursday, June 06, 2013

RALPH LUCARELLA said...

HI TOM....I WAS LUCKY TO LIVE IN CHAMBERSBURG AT A TIME WHEN EVERYONE TREATED EACHOTHER LIKE FAMILY. WE HELPED EACHOTHER, PLAYED AND TOLD EVERYONE OUR PROBLEMS, NEVER LOCKED OUR DOORS AND WERE IN AND OUT EACHOTHER'S HOUSES CONSTANTLY. ST. JOACHIMS WAS THE CENTER OF RELEGION FOR ALMOST EVERYONE AND WE ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO THE FEAST OF LIGHTS ON BUTLER ST. I CONSTANTLY RECALL ALL THESE THINGS AND THINK HOW MUCH BETTER WE HAD IT IN THOSE DAYS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Thursday, June 06, 2013

RALPH LUCARELLA said...

I MIGHT ADD...MANY YEARS LATTER, WHEN I WORKED THE BURG AS A LETTER CARRIER, THEY WOULD ASK IN ITALIAN "ARE YOU LIZZIE'S SON". THEY REMEMBERED OUR STORE AT 123 MOTT ST.

 

Thursday, June 06, 2013

JoeB said...

Tom:
My parents and like most of all Grandparents that came to this country to work and improve themselves. Today there are many that receive assistance for free and when your get something for nothing you don't appreciate it. I believe that doing Community Work in return would go along way towards repaying for what you get.

 

Thursday, June 06, 2013

Tom Glover said...

YOU TWO GUYS ARE RIGHT ON TARGET. OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS ALSO A FRIENDLY FRONT PORCH NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE EVERY BODY KNEW EVERYBODY ELSE AND WE ALL RUSHED TO HELP ANY FAMILY IN TROUBLE.

Thursday, June 06, 2013

RALPH LUCARELLA said...

TO JOE B.....YOU BETTER BELIEVE, I'M TALKING ABOUT AN ERA WHEN THERE WERE NO FREE STUFF. NO FOOD STAMPS, NO WELLFARE, NOTHING FREE. EVERYONE WORKED THEIR BUTT OFF TO HELP FEED THEIR FAMILY AND THAT INCLUDED STREET CLEANING, HEAVY ROAD WORK, FACTORIES THAT PAID PEOPLE 18 CENTS AN HOUR, LIKE I GOT FOR WORKING AT STAR PORCELINE. GIRLS GOT 10 CENTS AN HOUR AT BAYER ASPERIN. MY GRANDFATHER GOT LAID OFF FROM ROEBLINGS RIGHT BEFORE BEING READY TO RETIRE. DON'T GIVE PEOPLE THE IMPRESSION OF GETTING ANY THING FREE DURING THAT TIME IN THIS COUNTRY. THANKS FOR COMMENTING.

Thursday, June 06, 2013

1916:GERSHOM MOTT - MOTT SCHOOL

This facility is still alive and well down on Centre Street in Trenton. It is a South Trenton institution and the place of learning for many old time Trenton residents. My friend, the late Lelan "Lee" Buker gave me a copy of a multi page reunion news letter from Mott alumni.

Comment:

Unknown said...

I went to Mott for K through 6.
I did not recogize any of the teachers names except Mary Korn. I had her for 4th grade in 1951.
She was a teacher that did not tolerate silliness, but nice withal. Incidently there is an MSNBC contributor, David Korn, who looks very much as Miss Korn did. Each time I see him I think of her.
Mott School has moved to Stokley Ave. just around the corner from where we once lived in a row house on Third St. Lots of my early memories attach to the Centre Street building.
Don Nugent HHS '60

Saturday, June 08, 2013

1936: SOUTH BROAD STREET APPROACHING LIBERTY STREET

It seems like you can almost envision passing that old 1930's car heading into the city of Trenton. Bonderchuck Chevrolet would be on the left, out of the photo.

2013: WELCOME, NEWCOMERS!

TO NEWCOMERS TO THIS WEBSITE, MANY FROM FACEBOOK:
 
TO ENLARGE ANY GRAPHIC, MOVE YOUR CURSOR OVER THE GRAPHIC, RIGHT CLICK ON IT, AND CHOOSE "OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW." IN SOME CASES, AFTER THE GRAPHIC IS ENLARGED, YOU WILL SEE A LITTLE "+" ICON WHICH MEANS IT CAN BE ENLARGED FURTHER. HAVE FUN. THERE ARE OVER 7,500 PAGES TO SEE. DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INDEX OVER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN (ARROW DOWN). IT IS ALPHABETICAL AND CLICKING ON YOUR INDEX CHOICE, 8 PAGES OF YOUR SEARCH WILL BE SEEN IF YOU ARROW DOWN.WELCOME! I HOPE YOU RETURN OFTEN!

TOM GLOVER
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRAY
LOCAL HISTORY COLLECTION

1936: THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH BROAD STREET LOOKING NORTH

The original R.C. Maxwell-Duke University Library photo above was an overall view of both sides of North Broad Street looking north. I have used the "zoom in" feature of Photoshop to look at just the eastern side. I have enhanced the merchant signs in order to provide clarity. I am also posting the western side of the street in the graphic following this view. 

RALPH LUCARELLA said...

HI TOM... I NOTICE NO PARKING METERS ALONG THE STREET. I WAS WONDERING WHEN THAT HAPPENED? I GUESS THERE WEREN'T ENOUGH CARS AROUND TO BE CONCERNED, I SEE A LOT OF THE RUMBLE SEAT FORD AND CHEVIES, MY FRIEND FRANK PAGLIARO HAD ONE AND WE HAD A BALL. BEST REGARDS.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

1936: THE WESTERN SIDE OF NORTH BROAD STREET

The original R.C. Maxwell-Duke University Library photo above was an overall view of both sides of North Broad Street looking north. I have used the "zoom in" feature of software to look at just the western side. I have enhanced the merchant signs in order to provide clarity. The incredible detail almost makes one feel that we are walking along the sidewalk with these 1930's pedestrians. I am also posting the eastern side of the street in the graphic above.

1930's: THE GREAT DEPRESSION

This Roll of Honor memorial was located on Perry Street at the intersection of North Warren Street. To those who are not familiar with the era that found America floundering in what was known as "The Great Depression," the American eagle atop the sign is sponsored by President Franklin D. Roosevelt's NRA or as it was more commonly known, the National Recovery Act. Many wealthy Americans lost everything in the stock market crash in 1929. There were frantic attempts to find enough money to eat and feed a family. One of the more serious but common scenes on city streets were men who only months ago, were financially secure. The crash found a number of destitute citizens standing on sidewalks selling apples for 5 cents. The Great depression hit the Glover family very hard. One of the saving graces was our rural location where we grew vegetables and had chickens and geese.

2013: A PRAYER TO WARM YOUR HEART AND LIFT YOUR SPIRIT

This a truly inspirational prayer. 

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2013: MEET DAISY MAE GLOVER 15 MONTHS OLD

I have had a dog in my family for 75 of my 80 years, They all hold a special place in my heart. With the passing of my last two dogs "Shadow" and "Happy," I swore I would never have another dog. Shadow was a black and white Malamute (Husky) with blue eyes. Happy was a silver and white Malamute, also with blue eyes. Only a dog lover can explain the love that exists between a dog and his or her master. With dogs, it's unconditional love, and I must admit it is the same with me. The little lady up there was given to me last Fathers' Day when my dear wife in cahoots with my daughter Julie got this lovable pup from the "Puppy Barn" down in Burlington County. The sales lady asked who was getting the dog. When my daughter told her it was for "my daddy," the lady suggested that a female would be more appropriate; there is a special bond between female animals and their male counterparts. Wow, was she right! My dog and I have one of those old fashioned "Mutual Admiration Societies!"

1944: ONE OF THE TREASURES IN MY COLLECTION

Were you to try to contact the Glover family via the telephone back in 1944, you would find a few "Glover" listings, but none of them would be relatives. You would call our next door neighbors who had a "party line" phone and we would hop the railing in our duplex house, go next door and take the call. With WWII in full bloom e were slowly gaining financial stability but still in the throes of the great depression and not quite ready to add a telephone bill to our budget. Speaking of party lines, back then you might have shared the same number with another party. You always had to be careful not to encroach on another party. Two rings were for party "A" and 1 ring for party "B." How archaic is that?

2013: RAY PASZKIEWICZ'S INCREDIBLE MODEL BUILDING TALENT

The above vignette shows the incredible talent of model builder and regular glover320 website contributor, Ray Paszkiewicz. Ray has crafted these incredible models with equally incredible detail. Look closely at each photo. You will think you are looking at a real on the road Trenton Transit bus. Exquisite craftsmanship, Ray.

RAY WROTE:
Hi Tom, You opened the door with the latest Maxwell photo of the Trenton Transit bus on East State St. When I visited you last, at the Hamilton Library, I asked if you could publish photos of a model I manufactured, about 10 years ago, of this bus. It is in 1/43rd scale, approximately 9 inches in length, and is as close to the real vehicle, as is possible to do in this scale. I did a lot of research to get the graphics
correct, as the pictures enclosed will show. My favorite destination board, is Hiltonia, as I rode this bus, from
Villa Park, as a kid. You will see Kerns Beverages advertising on the front, and Ballantine Beer and Sunbeam Bread on the side flanks. I also, made a second bus that ran through Trenton, either North or South, from the Perry St. Bus Terminal. I have enclosed a photo of my Public Service Coordinated Transport of New Jersey bus. This Battleship Gray bus was a familiar sight in Trenton. A third vehicle,
paying tribute to Trenton,  is a 1949 Diamond T 201 wrecker, Tex Wrecking Service, 10 East Front St, with the famous Trenton Export telephone prefix. You can see just the rear of one of their wreckers, in a Maxwell photo you published at the corner of Front and Warren. I obtained a photo of their trucks, from the
Trentoniana Collection, at the Trenton Library. to get my graphics correct. As I mentioned to you, I visited Lee Buker, when I was doing my research for the bus. I am sending 3 emails to get in all of the photos. Thanks, Ray
Paszkiewicz

1932: THE TRENTON FARMERS' MARKET

This rather rare photo of the old Trenton Farmers' Market on Lamberton Street gives a graphic look at the market and get a good idea of its size. For quite a few summers as a teenager, my best friend Don Slabicki and I worked at the Bertothy farm on Kuser and Leonard road, the present site of Trenton Catholic Academy. We picked corn by day, piled bag after bag with the earliest "early corn." We sold from the tailgate of Joe Bertothy's 36 Ford Station wagon. Always a bakers dozen of 13.

1936: 300 BLOCK OF SOUTH WARREN STREET

Tex's Cafe can be seen in the distance, and closer to the right is the Trent Engraving Co. Thanks to Mike Kuzma for this closeup view of the area in which he grew up. Mike writes:

Tom: As previously noted several times prior, I was born on Fall St, just off the 500 block of So.Warren, an in the mid 40's after my brother was killed by a drunk driver, 3 weeks after coming home from 3 years in the Navy, we moved to the 500 block of So.Warren. This block is so familiar to me. The white building on the south side of the Assumpink Creek is Sharpless Ice Cream, right across the street, is the George Earle Bike shop from which I bought my first "Columbia" bike. Where The gas station sign of the fling horse",was another one of those diners you see in some of your posts; like the opening on this page. it was called "Happy's diner" Factory St. spilled into the confluence of Warren, Lamberton, and Assumpink way. Great photos create fond memories. Regards Mike kuzma

1936: NORTH BROAD APPROACHING STATE STREET

An interesting view of the town as it looked 77 years ago. Not the very familiar Ballentine "Three Ring" logo on the clock sign at State and Broad. It reposed there for many years. North Broad Street is all decked out in Christmas garlant

2013: BEFORE MINDLESS VIDEO GAMES AND LIVING ROOM SOFA GAMES

Back in the "dark ages" of hi-tech toys for kids, we survived quite well thank you, with many games that kept us outdoors all day with a break to run home for lunch. I can't begin to recall all the outdoor games that we played during those seemingly endless summer days of my youth" Buck Buck, Spin the Stick, Spin the Bottle, Post Office, Kick the Can, Marbles (we called them agates), getting under the hose in any one of our yards and wiling away those hot and humid central Jersey heat waves, sandlot baseball played on the very sandy Plaag's Grove field, shooting baskets in the Soffel back yard, swinging from a very far ranging monkey swing also in the Soffel yard from which we swung from a high platform and challenged each other to see how far we could drop to the ground.......the list goes on and on and on....

1936: IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CLASS OF 1936

Look closely and you will see at least 2 prominent and popular Trenton area politicians. Guess who?

1869: CADWALADER PARK TO YARDVILLE 114 YEARS AGO

Thanks to Yardville-Yardville Heights historian Don Whitely for sending me a heads up on the article above. What a fascinating read as the trolley passes through Trenton and heads south through Chambersburg, and begins the fascinating journey down the White Horse Turnpike area and all those rural farms.