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| Jan. 1991 |
The Old School Baptist Church built in 1785. It is now the Borough Clerk's Office. Picture taken in 1894. |
| Feb. 1991 |
Washington Hotel on Main Street, it was located where Z & Z Building Supply is now. 1894. |
| Mar. 1991 |
Lower Main Street near Obert Street looking down towards the river. Note the ships masts by the dock at the end of Main Street. 1906. |
| Apr. 1991 |
Alois Bohi residence on the corner of Whitehead Avene and Martin Street. The house is now the residence of Matthew Maliszewski. 1905. |
| May 1991 |
The Public School on Thomas Street. 1896. |
| June 1991 |
John Whitehead's Store on the corner of Main Street and Obert Street. It's now Duschock's Drug Store. 1901. |
| July 1991 |
Jack Levinson's store on Main Street, to the right of Central Jersey Bank & Trust Co. Later it became Robin's Department Store. 1900. |
| Aug. 1991 |
The Summer Trolley coming down Main Street. Note the towns listed on the trolley sign. 1902. |
| Sept. 1991 |
The Loading Dock at the foot of Main Street. The building by the dock is Andrew Church's Feed and Grain Store. Laffin'r car showroom and office occupy the building now. 1906. |
| Oct. 1991 |
A view of Booraem & Sons Ship Yard at the bend on Reid Street. To the upper left is one of the drying sheds of John Whitehead's Brick Yard. 1900. |
| Nov. 1991 |
The "Jug" the First Jail in South River, located on Water Street between Main Street and Klauser Lane. 1905. |
| Dec. 1991 |
St. Mary's Church on Jackson Street and Whitehead Avenue. At the time it was only one level. 1906. |
| Jan. 1992 |
"The Castle", corner of Jackson and Water Streets (the area was known as Brown's Corner). The home was occupied solely by the Martin and Brown families. Sadly in December 1965, "The Castle" was demolished and the Pulawski Savings and Loan Association building was erected. 1890's |
| Feb. 1992 |
1890's Riverview of the docks. The 3 story building is Andrew Church's feed and grain store located along the river, near Main Street. The pavilion like structure, to the left, stands on Water Street near Main Street. Further down is the Klauser Hotel located on the corner of Klauser Lane and Water Street. The buildings at the far left are on the old Causeway. Early 1890's |
| Mar. 1992 |
Main Street. Looking up at the right side is A.C. Price's store and residence (note the 3 pigs hanging near the roadway in the fron of the store). The Methodist Church is at the left side of the street on the corner of Main and Gordon Streets. Nov. 1898 |
| Apr. 1992 |
St. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodix Greek Catholic Church. Built in the fall of 1905 and dedicated in early 1906. Built by Mr. Squire of Old Bridge, under the guidance of Father Hotovitsky. On June 12, 1916 lightning struck the church setting it afire. Repairs were made as were plans for a new church to be built. May 1906 |
| May 1992 |
Klauser's Hotel, Klauser Lane and Water Street, proprietor Ambrose Klauser. The people in the picture seated from the left: Ann Klauser Bissett, Susie Klauser, Pauline Mark Klauser, Elizabeth Klauser Booraem, Elwood Serviss, Conrad Mark Sr. Standing from left: Henry Smalley, Amelia Klauser Serviss, Ella and Mary Hedges, Ira Parkinson, two unidentified bricklayers and Ben Mark. The two boys are Joseph Nicaise and Conrad Mark Jr. The building was destroyed by fire in 1967. May 8, 1907 |
| June 1992 |
Ferry Street looking towards Main Street. On the left side at the corner of Ferry and Washington Streets is John Fee Jr. Wine and Liquor Store. Across the street from Fee's is John Whiteman's Department Store. At the end of the street is Jacob Levinson's store on Main Street (Robin's Department Store came later). 1909 |
| July 1992 |
The Main Street Fire of 1908. The buildings which burned were: James Bissett's residence (Lee's Auto Parts and Becker's newsstand), Schroader's Building (Showcase of Homes Realty), the Knapp Building (System Machines), Citizen's Hall Building (Ram's Head Tavern), and a large portion of the bowling alley behind the Washington Hotel (Z&Z Building Supply). The view after the fire is from Washington Street looking towards Main Street. Some names of present day businesses are listed in parentheses to show where the buildings burned down. July 10, 1908. |
| Aug. 1992 |
The Manahan Hotel, Proprietor Charles H. Manahan, located on the triangle at the top of Main Street and Old Bridge Turnpike road. The Crestwood Diner and a gas station are now at that location. 1900. |
| Sept. 1992 |
The first Bank in South River was on the corner of Main and Reid Streets. Built in 1902, it would remain at this location until 1917 when a larger bank was built, at the corner of Main and Stephen Streets. To the left of the bank is the American House, who's proprietor was George Allgair. 1905. |
| Oct. 1992 |
Washington Street from the corner of Ferry Street. The people are standing in front of Randolph Brandt's house (note the oil lamp on the corner). Further up the street is the Van Norden House. 1890's. |
| Nov. 1992 |
Main Street, looking up from Ferry Street. At left is the Washington Hotel. The next building is the Citizen's Hall building (peaked roof). At the right is the East Brunswick Hotel. The corner of the East Brunswick Hotel is a driveway to the stables behind the hotel. 1905. |
| Dec. 1992 |
This is a view of Clayton and Pierson's Lumber Co. on Willet Avenue above the railroad tracks, alongside Washington Monumental Cemetery. On May 25, 1897, a fire completely destroyed the lumber yard. About 1895. |
| Jan. 1993 |
R.V.D. Reid took this picture of Main Street while standing by Ferry Street. It was the worst snowstorm to hit the area since the blizzard of 1888. Drifts of three to four feet caused schools and factories to close for three days. Feb. 15, 1899. |
| Feb. 1993 |
This Victorian home located at 173 Main Street was built by David Serviss, a prominent resident. The house is now brick veneered and is owned by Pamela Mayerowitz. 1898. |
| Mar. 1993 |
Herrmann Avenue at the turn of the century. These row houses were owned by the Herrmann and Aukman Handkerchief factory, and were rented to company employees. 1900. |
| Apr. 1993 |
Cemetary Avenue - now called Hillside Avenue. The picture was taken midway from Main Street heading towards Willet Avenue. The row of houses on the right are still there, and the two houses on the left, are on the corner of Ford Street. 1901. |
| May 1993 |
The Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Originally built in Sayreville in 1861, the church, upon consent of the founding parish, the Christ Church of South Amboy, was moved to South River in 1867. The building was dismantled, placed upon a barge and floated across the river to the corner of Whitehead Avenue and Martin Street on land donated by Captain Daniel Martin. In 1967 the church was sold and is now known as the Burning Bush of God in Christ. 1900. |
| June 1993 |
Whitehead Avenue - looking from Willett Lane towards Jackson Street. The large house on the left belonged to Samuel Whitehead and is currently the Maliszewski Funeral Home. Situated on the corner of Whitehead Avenue and Elizabeth Street, the first house on the right was formerly Elwood Serviss's residence. It's now the home of Max and Carrie Hill. The steeple of the Holy Trinity Church is in view as is the Willett House, the three story building at the far end of the road. 1898. |
| July 1993 |
The North American Pyrogranit Company. This brick-producing company was located along the Old Bridge Turnpike towards the end of lower William Street. It began operations in 1891 and closed in 1908. 1897. |
| Aug. 1993 |
The Klauser Building, corner of Ferry and Washington Streets was built in 1901 by Pauline and Ambrose Klauser, owners of the South River Hotel (Klauser's Hotel). In early years the top floor was known for its many social functions, especially the Annuel Martha Washington Costume Ball. Held each year on February 22, the ball was sponsored by the Martha Washington Society, a group promoting social activities establishing health benefits for its members. 1902. |
| Sept. 1993 |
Obert Street - looking from Jackson Street towards Main Street. The rail track at the bottom of the picture is from the Willet and Yates Brick Yards. 1898. |
| Oct. 1993 |
The Willet House, located on the corner of Ferry Street and Klauser Lane. The Willet House was built by Theodore S. Willet in the late 1800's, the back attachment was added in 1898. Unfortunately the house was destroyed by fire in 1983. At right is the old Brown-Martin residence, currently the site of The Pulawski Savings Bank. 1899. |
| Nov. 1993 |
RRRR Depot and Hermann and Aukman Handkerchief Factory. The small shed in the center of the picture was used by the railroad crossing guard. Across Whitehead Avenue lies the railroad passenger station while further down the tracks sets the freight station. The large building behind these three is the Handkerchief Factory. Most of these buildings were destroyed in a large fire in October of 1969. 1903. |
| Dec. 1993 |
W.F. Gildersleeve Residence - Whitehead Avenue. This house was purchased by the Polish Catholic Church and converted into a convent for the Filician Sisters of Lodi. Resold in 1924, the house is now privately owned by Felix Trojnowski and contains Mike's Barber Shop in the front of the building. 1901. |
| Jan. 1994 |
Whitehead Millinery, Dry & Fancy Goods on the corner of Whitehead Avenue and Willett Lane. The building is now a two-family house. 1896. |
| Feb. 1994 |
Sleet Storm. 1902. |
| Mar. 1994 |
F.W. Bissett "Drugs and Medicines" located on Ferry Street, is now the present site of the Grand Hotel. |
| Apr. 1994 |
Laying the Trolley tracks on Main Street. The trolley ran from Milltown down Main Street, South River, into South Amboy. Trolley service was discontinued in 1930 and the tracks were dug up during World War II to be used in the War effort. 1895. |
| May 1994 |
Sailboat on railway. Photographed at the Jonathan Booraem Shipyards on Reid Street on the South River. 1900. |
| June 1994 |
"The Prof. Amada". All dressed up for a Sunday boatride upstream on the South River. 1902. |
| July 1994 |
Elbert C. Pierson House located on the corner of Main and Pierson Street, for many years owned and occupied by the J. Randolph Appleby Jr. family. |
| Aug. 1994 |
Washington Park, a popular spot for band concerts, dances and picnis. It was located at the corner of Main and Devoe Streets, properties now owned by Edward Birnn and the South River Elks. |
| Sept. 1994 |
Bricks drying at the John Whitehead Brickyard. 1895. |
| Oct. 1994 |
The German Presbyterian Church at 74 Washington Street was built in 1894. IN 1963 the congregation moved to East Brunswick and the property was sold to the Union Baptist Church. 1900. |
| Nov. 1994 |
South River's first firehouse, headquarters for the Washington Fire Company. Was located on Ferry Street. It was destroyed by fire in 1971. |
| Dec. 1994 |
The American Hotel located on the Corner of Reid and Main Streets. Built, owned and operated by George Allgair. The original building, the Steamboat Inn, was destroyed by fire and rebuilt as the American Hotel in 1897. 1904. |
| Jan. 1995 |
Lower Main Street residence of James Bissett, first Mayor of South River. 1898. This house was destroyed during the famous "Schroeders Fire" in 1908. |
| Feb. 1995 |
Forman C. Bissett's Raritan River Railroad Hotel on Whitehead Avenue. 1901. |
| Mar. 1995 |
Bernard Jacquart purchased the "Hardenbrook" plot at 222 Main Street from John Whitehead and built this handsome residence in the early 1900s for $4,000.00. 1905. |
| Apr. 1995 |
Edward Splatter's store at the corner of Obert and Jackson Streets. 1901. Blanche and Joseph (Smacker) Sokolowski owned and operated Smackers Bar here for many years. |
| May 1995 |
Residence of the Radcliffe family, located adjacent to the Post Office on Obert Street. 1906. |
| June 1995 |
Site of John Whitehead's store at 50 Main Street after the fire of 1901. The medallion at the top of the building now on this site indicates that it was rebuilt in 1902. For many years it was occupied by Hansen's Danish Bakery; we know it today as Clementi's. |
| July 1995 |
The C.M. Sheppard residence at 236 Main Street. 1905. It is now owned by Jean and Donald Leonard. |
| Aug. 1995 |
The Asher W. Bissett residence decorated for the 200th Anniversary celebration in 1920. This house, located at the corner of Jackson Street and Whitehead Ave, has since been turned and moved to face Whitehead Avenue, directly opposite Saint Mary's Church. 1920. |
| Sept. 1995 |
The Queen and her Court from the 200th Anniversary Parade in 1920. Eva C. Bissett, daughter of Forman C. Bissett, reigned as "Queen Rivera" during the week-long celebration. Two of her attendants were Constance Freehan and Mary Rhatican. The handsome page at the lower right was Kermit (Curley) Devoe. |
| Oct. 1995 |
Aunt Becky Peterson's residence at 179 Main Street - next to Main Street Florist & Gifts. 1899. |
| Nov. 1995 |
View up Martin Avenue from Water Street toward Whitehead Avenue. The steeple in the background was on the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, now the Burning Bush Church of God. |
| Dec. 1995 |
View of Monumental Cemetery with the Poole Family plot in foreground. 1899. |
| Jan. 1996 |
South River Borough Hall. Erected in 1908, it was headquarters for both the Police and Fire Departments as well as other Borough departments. The fire trucks exited from the doors at the left, under the South River Fire Department sign. The sign above the front door indicates that the upper story was the site of the Star Theatre (nickelodeon). |
| Feb. 1996 |
View of Levinson Avenue from Whitehead Avenue. |
| Mar. 1996 |
Pictured at the corner of Main and Gordon Streets are the Methodist Episcopal Church (now Conklin Methodist Church) and the residence of George P. Farr. 1897. The church was replaced in 1941 by the present brick colonial edifice. The Victorian house is now the residence of Doris Doeler Booraem. |
| Apr. 1996 |
Charles Herrmann sold furniture from the second story of his general store on the northwest corner of Main and Thomas Streets. It was destroyed by fire. The present building, once occupied by Trazska's Department Store, Capitol Shoe Store, and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, is now occupied by System Office Products and Central Jersey Medical Group. |
| May 1996 |
The harness shop of Gustav Wall on Reid Street. 1896. |
| June 1996 |
This house on Reid Street, which still stands today, was he residence of George Allgair, grandfather of Mary Allgair Weis and Dr. William A. Allgair. 1899. |
| July 1996 |
The annual Carnival on the banks of the South River broought out sailing vessels like the "Inez & May", shown here and decorated for the occasion. The owner and captain are unknown. 1900. |
| Aug. 1996 |
The Miller Family by their homestead at the Miller Brickyard on William Street. 1898. Now owned by the Toths and Krimins. |
| Sept. 1996 |
One of the many sloops and schooners that sailed the South River, the Schooner "Extra" is shown bound up the river. 1895. Owned by Quinn & Daily, the vessel's master was Peter Cassidy. From 1800 until the close of the era of commercial Sailing boats in 1920, at least one hundred ships owned by local residents sailed the South River. |
| Oct. 1996 |
Farley Tavern on the corner of Ferry Street and Klauser Lane. Pictured behind the bar, left to right, are Patrick Farley and Jim Farley. 1890s. |
| Nov. 1996 |
View of Stephen Street from George Street. The two houses on the left belonged to Harry and Amelia Whitehead, and James D. Van Zandt. The building in the background, facing Stephen Street, is on Reid Street and was the residence of Will Serviss and family, descendants of Samuel Willett. 1895. Congregation Anshe Emeth later bought the Serviss property and the building served as the Jewish Community Center until 1954. Moose Lodge #165 is presently located on this site. |
| Dec. 1996 |
The William H. Thoburn residence stood on the corner of Main and Thomas Streets, the present site of Boyt's Pharmacy. Visible to the rear is the present Middle School. 1897. The house was eventually moved and it stands today at the rear of 17 Thomas Street which is on the northwest side of the street. The two porches are gone, but the house is easily recognizable by the roof design. |
| Jan. 1997 |
Lincoln School, Prospect Street, circa 1945. |
| Feb. 1997 |
William Campbell School, David Street, circa 1929. |
| Mar. 1997 |
Willett School, Charles Street, 1996. |
| Apr. 1997 |
Old High School, Thomas Street, circa 1932. |
| May 1997 |
New High School, Montgomery Street, 1961. |
| June 1997 |
St. Mary's School, Jackson Street, 1995. |
| July 1997 |
Corpus Christi School, David Street, circa 1962 |
| Aug. 1997 |
[Main Street] - The building with the front porch in front of the car on the right was a Public School on Main Street from 1838 to 1885. It was demolished in 1932 and is now the location of the Ben Franklin Store. |
| Sept. 1997 |
Campbell School Flower Show. Pictured are, 1st row: Larry Osterberg, Tom McKeon, John Lukiewicz, ?, Michael Wenger, Peter Krosnowski, Robert Oswald, ?, Ronald Dominiecki, ?, Paula Krug; 2nd row: Kenny Russell, ?, Winnie Wedemeyer, Robert Muscle, Dolores Roginski, Phyllis Giera, Shirley Pychevicz, Charlotte Zelanko, 3rd row: Alice Jensen, Sandra Clark, Andrew Barrows, Roger Sieber, Carol Dohm and Dolores Stasienko. 1950. |
| Oct. 1997 |
Lincoln School Kindergarten - Mrs. Sue Wagner's class 1947-48. Front row, left to right: Barbara Smutko, ?, Beverly Thomas, James Dey, Judith Ternyila, Priscilla Geer, Alex Texowitz, Charlotte Brilla, Joan Tomari, Lisa Kleinberg; Back row, left to right: Vincent Macaro, James Eppinger, Emily Varga, Lois Forrar, Alice Fehrer, Louis Fitzpatrick, Doris Miller, Joyce Funk, Barbara Szarka, Jacqueline Stepko, Dorothy Hencz, Francis Dincuff, Stephen Kerekes, Teacher Sue Wagner. |
| Nov. 1997 |
Superintendent, faculty, parents and friends reviewing Lincoln School Christmas Program in the Old High School Auditorium (Middle School Auditorium today). George Kraus, music teacher, playing accordian. |
| Dec. 1997 |
Members of the Elementary Schools Safety Patrol with Captain John Quinn. In the background are teacher Mary Riddle Thompson, 4th from L., Cam Principal, Joseph Hollfelder, center, teacher Mildred McCormick, 4th from R., and Lincoln Principal, Martha Smith, 2nd from R. If anyone can identify any of the students please advise the South River Historical and Preservation Society, 129 Main Street, South River. |
| Jan. 1998 |
Rockshine and Luithardt Store on the corner of Main and Thomas Street (across from Boyt's). Mr. Luithardt is on the left and Mr. Rockshine is on the right. |
| Feb. 1998 |
Cassimere Offenburger and his wife Katherine are pictured in front of their confectionary store on Ferry Street in the early 1900's. They were the parents of Constable Cassimere Offenburger, who was actually the first Police chief of South River. Notice the Halloween masks. |
| Mar. 1998 |
Looking up the hill from downtown, this is a scene at the intersection of Jackson and Main Streets. On the left is a portion of the Tabernacle Baptist Church built in 1907, replacing the orginal wood frame structure built in 1871. It is still in use today, although the main sanctuary is located directly across Jackson Street. Also pictured are the former homes of Charles Booraem, James Borinson and William White. Notice the traffic light on the corner of Virginia Street to the right. Notice all the traffic!!!!! |
| Apr. 1998 |
Willett Sisters of South River. These mid-nineteenth century oil paintings of the Willett Sisters of South River were obtained from an antique dealer in Maine byt the South River Historical & Preservation Society, Inc. Although we do not know who these girls are, there is some speculation that they might be Emelie (left), born 1824, and Louise (right), born 1828. If this should be proven correct, they are buried in Monumental Cemetery. The paintings are currently on display in the South River Public Library. |
| May 1998 |
This is the old Post Office on Main Street. A fire destroyed the building in 1908. It is the present location of Domino's Pizza. |
| June 1998 |
This is a view of Prospect Street at the bend looking eastward, November 21, 1898. |
| July 1998 |
Trolley car approaching South River via the Causeway during a flood in early 1900's |
| Aug. 1998 |
The bridge pictured above was built in 1914 to replace the original bridge that was built in 1860 by Daniel B. Martin and Zenas VanDeventer. It was demolished in 1974 shortly after the opening of the Veterans' Bridge which links Main Street in South River to Washington Road in Sayreville. |
| Sept. 1998 |
A portion of the First National Bank is pictured on the left. The old wood building on the opposite corner was replaced by a new dwelling later occupied by Harry Rosenthal's Haberdashery & Department Store. Cocktails & Dance now occupies the location. Adjacent to the old wood building was the luncheonette known as Quick Lunch. Just barely visible is Miss McNulty's Fashionable Hat Store. |
| Oct. 1998 |
Horse and buggy pictured at Miller's Brickyard near the Eating Shanty at the turn of the century. It was used for local trips in and around the brickyard. A coach with a team of white horses was used for longer trips to Sayreville and New Brunswick. |
| Nov. 1998 |
The residence of Samuel Gordon on Whitehead Ave. adjacent to St. Mary's Church. The photo was taken at the turn of the century. Note kerosene street lamp in front of the house. Home was torn down and is site of St. Mary's parking lot. |
| Dec. 1998 |
Old School Baptist Church Cemetery. TO JANE THE WIFE OF MY YOUTH AGED 42 YEARS AUG 16, 1832. In a prominent location in the Old School Baptist Church Cemetery is a beautiful urn monument, designed and scuplted by JOHN FRAZEE. It was erected to the memory of Frazee's wife, who died on August 16, 1832 during a cholera epidemic. This monument has been described by Dr. Frederick Stohlman, Administrator of the Art and Archeology Department at Princeton University, as the most beautiful and most classical monument of its kind in the USA. In the early 1940's, Dr. Stohlman, at hisown expense, had an iron fence built around the monument to preserve this work of art. New Jersey-born John Frazee is noted for his post-mortem memorial likeness of John Wells, dated 1824, that was placed in St. Paul's Church, NY. This is the first marble bust carved in this country by an American-born sculptor. Frazee also designed the New York City Customs House built between 1834 and 1837 which now serves as a museum. |
| Jan. 1999 |
The Mayor, Borough Council and Town Officials are shown in the Council Chambers at the Borough Hall on January 1, 1927. Left: Councilmen Joseph A. Regleski, Herman Mark, Asher W. Bissett. In rear: John Van Norden, Recorder; August Nuss, Collector; George L. Burton, Attorney; William A. Allgair, Mayor; John R. Petrie, Clerk; I. Levy, Overseer of the Poor; Charles A. Eberwein, Chief of Police. Right: Councilmen Andrew Neilson, Thomas Pender, Herbert Wood (not in order). |
| Feb. 1999 |
The Martha Washington Kranken Interstutzung Verein - In 1877 a number of men of German descent organized The Washington K.U.V., not only for social purposes but as a benefit society. Kranken Interstutzung Verein (K.U.V.) when translated means "A Sick and Death Benefit Society". - Not to be outdone, their wives and other German women, some from nearby villages, organized their own group, The Martha Washington K.U.V. in 1899. This photo of the ladies was taken about 1904 at Klauser's Hall in the South River Hotel on Water Street. Besides benefit programs, the Martha Washington Ball was held there every year on February 22 and was attended by young and old alike. In later years the Ball was held at the Klauser Building on Ferry Street. Because of a lack of interest on the part of young German girls, the Society was disbanded in 1924. - Front row: Pauline Mark Klauser, Suzanne Klauser, Elizabeth Klauser Booraem; the little girl with white bows is Eva C. Bissett who became "Queen Riverie" in 1920 during the 200th Celebration of South River. Second row: (Lady back of child) Mrs. Theresa Mark, Carrie Klauser Bissett, ?, Amelia Klauser Serviss. Top row: (Lady in v-collar) Anna Klauser Bissett. |
| Mar. 1999 |
Knights of Columbus on their annual march throught town, circa 1940. Notice Joseph Hollfelder and Charles Thomas in foreground and John Fitzpatrick and Matthew Maliszewski in background. How many other people can you identify? |
| Apr. 1999 |
This 1910 phot shows the members of Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church on their annual march to the cemetery on the first Sunday after Easter. In the background is the old church which was built in 1905, struck by lightning in 1916, and replaced by the present day church on Whitehead Avenue. |
| May 1999 |
The Nonpareil Club - After the merger of the Library Fife & Drum Corps and the Alley Fife & Drum Corps, and after members drifted away to other activities, the remaining members formed a social club. Men from all walks of life were invited to join. About 1900, the Nonpareil Club (i.e. without equal, peerless) was organized. - The above photo was taken prior to 1912 at their second meeting place, the Herrmann homestead on lower Main Street. About that time the former David Serviss homestead on Main Street (below Main Street Florist) was purchased as a permanent home. After World War I membership declined and the Club was disbanded in 1932. - Bottom row: John Petrie. ?, ?, Charles Freehan, Adam Freehan, Edward W. Price, Sr., Carl Sutter, ?, William Armstrong, William A. Allgair. Second row: Joseph Lunepp, George Applegate, Jr., Forman C. Bissett, Asher W. Bissett, ?, John Fee, Sr., Samuel Stevens, Walter Sennhauser, Sr., William Kline, Thomas E. Dolan. Third row: Frank Armstrong, ?, ?, Raymond D. Booraem, Sr., Alois Bohi, Harold R. Armstrong, Sr., Milton Simmons, ?, Joseph C. Bissett, Orville S. Barkelew, ?, ?, John Fee, Jr., Milton Whitehead, ?, August Masur, ?, Charles Sontag, Russell Whitehead, ?, ?, James Robinson, David Armstrong. Top row: John Weck, John Allgair, ?, ?, Adolph Greenfield, Sewell Cathcart, William Morgan, Joseph Cathcart, Charles Hermann, Edward Whitehead, Louis Breuer, Charles Jacquart, Joseph Hirschman, ?, John Myslicavan. Sitting on the stair railing: Joseph Mark (not the Mayor). |
| June 1999 |
The Silver Star Club - In 1901 fifteen young ladies, daughters of families who were anxious to enjoy a rich social life, organized The Silver Star Club. Social functions, such as the Annual Ball, and many charitable affairs were held until "Wedding bells broke up that old club of mine." The last remaining member, Elizabeth Klauser, died in 1988 at the age of 104 years. Front left (on floor): Elizabeth Klauser Booraem. Second row: (Third from left) Florence Levinson, Kathryn Roller Whitehead (seated in chair), Gladys Booraem. Top row: (third from left) Blanche Brant Smith. Pictured also are: Beatrice Stults, Agnes Serviss Van Deventer, Arline Morgan, Annie Vliet, Lottie Miller Whitehead Dey, Edna Matthews, Stella Seager, Kathryn French, Alice Johnson, Leah Herrmann Netzorg. |
| July 1999 |
Jack' Ranch Championship Team 1931 - Top row, left to right: Bill Wilcynski, Pete Mordas, Joe Mrozek, Pete Sivess, Al Konopka, Chet Sosnowski, Dusty Dietrick. Center row, left to right: Manager Jack Sokolowski, John Wenzel, Joe Dietrick, Zigmond Miklezewski. Bottom row, left to right: Ed Narkiewicz, Pete Pasternak, Whitey Lukivich, Herb Blakeny, Monk Bankovich, Joe Shaluha, Al Kasper. |
| Aug. 1999 |
St. Mary's Bowling League at Duttkin's Bowling Alley - First row, 1-19: 1 Stanley Pawlowski, 2 Walter Smolinski, 3 ?, 4 Pete Pasternak, 5 Stanley Brylinski, 6 Joseph Smith, 7 ?, 8 ?, 9 Ed Skifski, 10 - Marcinak, 11 Norm Miglin, 12 ?, 13 Alfred Lanuto, 14 ?, 15 Ben Beliski, 16 Ed Malinowski, 17 Lee Litwinski, 18 John Giera, 19 John Wolinne. Second row, 20-36: 20 Leon Kalisin, 21 Stanley Kulik, 22 Otto Blaszka, 23 Leo Florek, 24 Walter Paul, 25 Walter Ferrence, 26 ?, 27 Fred -, 28, Andy Bodak, 29, Ed Kelly, 30, Walter Bystrek, 31 ?, 32?, 33 - Modzelewski, 34 Walter Kulik, 35 Joe Gromboutz, 36 Stan Zisk. Third row, 37-50: 37 Leon Adamsky, 38 George Sichta, 39 Walter Grekowski, 40, Fred Rusay, 41 Pete Pasternak Sr., 42 Vito Christiano, 43 Father John Skwira, 44 Peter Szymanski, 45 Andy Soboleski, 46 - Krzyzkowski, 47 Marty Grodski, 48 Henry Piskadlo, 49 Gene Urbanik, 50 Joe Mizicka. |
| Sept. 1999 |
The Lincoln School Band under the Direction of George Krauss, circa 1951 - Back row, left to right: Joseph Kramley, Francis Dincuff, LeRoy Frenzel, John Patrick, Alex Tekowitz, William Reinson, Ben Parillo, ?, Theresa Maxien. Middle row, left to right: Mary Ann Genard, Charlotte Brilla, Joyce Bodnar, Penny Tekowitz, Catherine Maxien, JoAnn Fekete, Barbara Kanc, Ann Kaczorowski, Alice Fehrer, Mary Ann Weiss, Joyce Funk, Barbara Szarka, Jacqueline Quinn, Alex Kosa, Diane Van Cleaf, Frank Kosa. Front row, left to right: Joyce Knoblock, Natalie Londensky, Anna Bodka, Patricia Fekete, Doris Miller, Pricilla Geer. |
| Oct. 1999 |
This is a 1952 picture of the Midget Basketball League of the South River Recreation Program affiliated with the C.Y.O. of St. Stephen the Protomartyr Church. This group played in the gym at Campbell School. Back row, left to right: Bo Becza, Joseph Kovach, John Knoblock, Steve Molle, Father Poor, James Kane, Michael Schmidt, Steve Toth, Joseph Bodnar. Front row, left to right: Robert Bodnar, James Vislosky, Frank Reinson. |
| Nov. 1999 |
The Young Adult Choir of the Union Baptist Church in 1967. Back row, left to right: James Worde, Organist; Anne Kenny, Director; Rosemary Crowell; Rev. H.O. Williams, Pastor; Shirley Peteet, Kenneth Hill, Carl Hill. Front row, left to right: Deborah Johnson Harris, Beatrice Lamb Thomas, Sandra Pearson Hill. |
| Dec. 1999 |
The children from Lincoln School, circa 1951, with a representative from the Acme Supermarket upon successfully saving enough register receipts to receive a free television for the school. Front row, left to right: Janice Hode, Joseph Ivan, Louis Fehrer, Alan Frey, ?, Diane Kittstein, Bonnie Bagamary, Barbara Laumark, Mary Ann Weiss. Back row, left to right: Acme representative, ?, Wayne Schorpp, Robert Petersen. |
| Cover 2000 |
Old School Baptist Church |
| Jan. 2000 |
Aerial View of South River in the Early 1950's. South River is written on the roof of the Capitol Theater. View begins at Main and Thomas Streets and continues down Main Street to the river. The cars are parked in the First National Bank parking lot. |
| Feb. 2000 |
South River Fire Department Hook and Ladder Company in front of the Van Norden House, Washington Street, 1898. Pictured from left to right: George Gordon, ?, Peter Johnson, Ziggy Herzog, ?, ?, Peter Cassidy, John French, Casmer Offenburger, Harry Cole, ?, John Journee, Charles Freehan, Charles Coombs, Edward Smith. |
| Mar. 2000 |
View of Lower Main Street at the Docks, 1905. In the foreground is a barge loaded with bricks. In the background the tall three-story building is the Andrew Church Feed and Grain Co. (now the Laffin Building). |
| Apr. 2000 |
Tree planting ceremony April 17, 1976 on the South River High School grounds in honor of the bicentennial of our country. In the background, on the right, is Campbell School. In the front row are: Glenn Berman in the light suit, Al Losiewicz, principal, and Charles Mannino, mayor. To the left are the South River firemen. To the right are members of the Moose. |
| May 2000 |
Members of the Imperial Band of South River are holding ground-breaking ceremonies for the Imperial Music Center on Appleby Ave. April 19, 1967. Doing the shoveling is Mayor Robert Eastman as band members play ground-breaking music. Pictured front row left to right: Charles Krauss, George Krauss, Eastman, Ted Kadela, Ralph Stochel, Frank Milano, Joseph Milano. Picutred back row left to right: Frank Grekoski, Jerry Pollock, Charles Stochel and George Lonczak. All equipment for excavating and leveling was doanted by rank Grekoski of the Polaris Construction Company of South River. |
| June 2000 |
Ferry Street Flood Looking Toward Jackson Street - On the left is Charles Eberwein Boots and Shoe Maker Store and farther down the street is Mark's Shoe Store. In the background is the steeple of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on Whitehead Ave. |
| July 2000 |
Church ceremony in front of Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodix Church on Whitehead Ave. showing support for the war effort during World War I, circa 1918. Notice the American and Russian flags and the banner on the church which reads: "Might is Right - Despotism and barbarism - That is what the despotic German Government is fighting for." "Right is Might - Freedom of Human Life - that is what the noble independent country of the U.S. is fighting for." |
| Aug. 2000 |
Zdrodowski Grocery and Meat Market on Charles Street across from Willett School Early 1920's - Child pictured on the steps of the house is Adam Zdrodowski, son of the proprietor. In front of the store, left to right: top row - John Zdrodowski, proprietor and Valenti Zdrodowski, John's brother; bottom row Michael Losiewicz, John's nephew, and Benjamin Traszka, a friend of the Zdrodowski family, and for many years the truant officer for the South River Public Schools. |
| Sept. 2000 |
A group of yound people getting ready for a horse show pictured in front of the Kuberski stables on Jackson Street at the corner of Radcliffe Street, circa 1950. The stable moved to Whitehead Ave. in 1952. Some of the people pictured from left to right are: first - Leonard Kuberski, fourth and tenth - the Grossman boys and eighth - Mary Ann Stewart. |
| Oct. 2000 |
Milton Magaw, (left) and Leonard Kuberski, (right) are introducing Freddie the Ram, mascot of South River High School in 1958. Freddie, named in honor of Fred Williams, principal, was housed and cared for by the Kuberski Stables on Whitehead Ave. and was brought to all football games. |
| Nov. 2000 |
1930 South River High School Football Squad - Picutred left to right: bottom row - Konapacki, Kondratyk, Betza, Latzo, Magee, Lukach, Zuke, Dayton, Wladyka; second row - Chando, Ball, Quinn, P. Alexionok, S. Alexionok, P. Sivess, Opaleski, Sudnikovich, Zyskowski, Oranol, Palomba; third row - Denny, Wilde, Sula, S. Wojciekowicz, A. Wojciechowicz, Drucker, Greenfield, Indrickson, Lemerich, Christ, Paprota, Asst. Manager; top row - A. Pringle, Clark, Cackowski, Pringle, Pavlowski, Steve, Hunt, Appleby, Bartz |
| Dec. 2000 |
The sign reads. "The Union Hotel, the Home Brew'g Co's Extra Beer," G. Fehrle proprietor. It was located at the lower end of Main Street next to the Grand Hotel. The proprietor G. Fehrle is the third person from the left. |
| Cover 2001 |
Dedication of the restored Old School Baptist Church, September 12, 1999 |
| Jan. 2001 |
The 1933 Faculty and Staff of South River High School - This picture was taken on the steps of the High School on Thomas Street. Pictured left to right - Front ros: Elsie Fulboam, Mary Smith Franklin, Anne Floden, Wilbur Bryan, William Lesh, Grace Newman, Mabel Kelley, Mary Paluso Small; Second row: Harry Froude, Michael Schack, Ethel Stevens Lamm, Leona Luker Hankinson (secretary), Loretta Kennedy, Estelle Van Hise (secretary), Frances Hollfelder Murphy, Evelyn G. Armstrong Mark, Joseph Mazza, Wilbur Hankinson; Third row: Fred Williams, Joseph Vail, Thomas Zehner, Romaine Button, James Lynch, Kenneth Hemmerly; Top row: John Fitzpatrick, John Shay, William Denny, Joseph Hollfelder, Thomas Hall, Theodore Sivess. Not pictured: Elizabeth Hine Prentice and Ellen Miller Shay. |
| Feb. 2001 |
Dailey's Pond over the Years - This shows Dailey's Pond as it was used over the years - first commercially as an ice pond used by Abraham Barkelew who operated an ice house (ice house pictured next to tree across the pond), May 23, 1895 (top photo). In the early part of the 1900's up to the 1950's and 60's it was used as a recreational area. Pictured ice skating in the middle row left to right are Frank Scupp, Mary Hode Wrobel, and Katherine Scupp. It was used for swimming. Pictured bottom row left to right are the wooden raft that was pushed into the center of the pond to be used as a diving board and Helen and Gary Scupp on the beach (note the lifeguard stand in the background). The third picture in the bottom row shows Alvar Ginnman and Frank Scupp building a training course for the high school students used during wartime (circa 1940's). The building to the left is the pavilion. Note skaters on the pond and Lincoln School in the background. |
| Mar. 2001 |
Greenfield's General Merchandise Store, March 3, 1883 - This store was located at the corner of Main and Ferry Streets. It was owned by Louis Greenfield. Louis left South River and turned the store over to his younger brother Samuel who operated it for many years. When Samuel retired, his son Bernard operated the store until it closed. |
| Apr. 2001 |
Serviss Home, Whitehead Avenue and Elizabeth Street - Pictured above is the newly-built home of Elwood Serviss and his wife, Amelia Klauser Serviss. It was erected in the late 1800's and is located at 183 Whitehead Avenue. Mr. Serviss built the left and right wings of the South River High School on Thomas Street, later the Middle School. The house, located on the corner of Whitehead Avenue and Elizabeth Street is presently owned by the Hill Family. |
| May 2001 |
William Campbell School P.T.A., Early 1950's - A reception was given by the Campbell School P.T.A. members awarding life membership to Louise Sieber and Dorothy Clark. Pictured, left to right-Back row: Agnes Doran, Mary Stroumtsos, Mary Meisel, Elizabeth Evaul, Vicki Magaw, Ruth Golden, ?, Nellie McCormick, ?, Marie Gray, ?, Mary Gerstenacker, Amelia Geiger; Front row: Corinne Cebula, Elsie Berman, Louis Sieber, Dorothy Clark, ?, Marie Pawlowski, Florence McGuire, Tenny Strugala. |
| June 2001 |
Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shops, June 7, 1898 - These shops were owned by J.C. Bowne and were located at the corner of Gordon and Washington Streets. |
| July 2001 |
A 1923 Armstrong Ford, Price $1500 - The destination of this car was Roanoke, Virginia. The four men pictured from left to right are Brownie Kuberski, Doug Miller, Bill Larkin and Oreon Thoburn. |
| Aug. 2001 |
Jim Hode's Barber Shop, August 27, 1924 - This barber shop was located on the corner of William and Henry Streets. Pictured are Jim Hode on the left and Bat Nelson in the chair. This building is presently the home of the McCloskey Family. |
| Sept. 2001 |
American Enameled Brick & Tile Co. Float for South River's 200th Anniversary Parade - 1920 - The American Enameled Brick & Tile Co. was established in 1893 by Julius Steurberg, his son Herbert Steurberg and Francis Booraem, and was located on upper Whitehead Ave. near the Raritan River Railroad station. It provided enameled tile for facing buildings, bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, hospitals and the wall facing the New York subway. In June 1934, the plant was destroyed by fire and the company never rebuilt. |
| Oct. 2001 |
Lunepp's Lace and Embroidery Company, October 1926 - This shop was located on Division Street. It later became Kozak's Factory. |
| Nov. 2001 |
Bootlegging Gang Party at the Washington Hotel, circa 1930 - Back row, left to right: J. Baloney, ?, Hugo Singleton, ?, Willard Meade, ?; Third row, left to right: Butch Nisonoff, Grapes Gawrylo, Chiefie, John Zalesky, Clams, ?, ?, Homer Rogers, Ralph Cost, Ed White, Mike Sidorowich, ?: Second row, left to right: Chick Callahan, Jackie the Bartender, ?, ?, Ralph Meade, ?; Front row, left to right: Al Luker, ?, Monk Baranek, Honsey Gavel, Shakes Curly. |
| Dec. 2001 |
Liberty Ballroom Christmas Party, circa 1950 - Back row, left to right: A. Mondrack, N. Grabko, A. Silvers, M. Toth, A. Koscziukiewicz, A. Kalicki, ?, ?, Frankie, Patty Allen; Third row, left to right: N. Tablonsky, V. Zawadsky, Sosnowski, J. Boshko, G. Camp, N. Duke, ?. Second row, left to right: S. Vass, J. Kologinsky, F. Martin, Kappy, Kopak, T. Reckage, ?, Al Sumski; Front row, left to right: L. Chmura, Zawadsky, G. Zohowitz, M. Yanowski, Baranowski, Zawadsky. Foreground: Clown ?, Santa Claus - B. Hoffman. |
| Cover 2002 |
Current photo of Old School Baptist Church |
| Jan. 2002 |
Members of the South River Elks Lodge No. 2033, circa 1968 - A few members of the Elks are preparing to celebrate another milestone in Elkdom history. Pictured left to right: Warren Booraem, "Chef" John Bosko, Salvatore Marvuglio, "Chef" William Bucko, "Chef" Art Green, and Donald Calnan. |
| Feb. 2002 |
Al Bagamary's Bar, 16 William Street, circa 1950 - Al Bagamary is behind the bar serving William Weis and a patron. Connected to the bar was a bowling alley, not pictured. |
| Mar. 2002 |
Young Polish American Band, circa 1935 - As identified by the writing on the drum, this is the Young Polish American Band of the Polish National Home of South River. Pictured from left to right: Top Row - Wojiehowski, Ted Kadela, ?, Alex Yudin, Fred Kucharski, _ Giera, Arthur Garbosky, Anton Stuby, Joseph Wiecorek, ?. 3rd Row - Traszka, Joseph Wybranski, _ Pietrowski, Daniel Konapacki, Fred Olzowski ?, ?, Chester Zdrodowski, _ Baranowski, Joe Lesnowski, ?. 2nd Row - Charles Brilla, Adam Zdrodowski, ?, ?, _ Orlowski, ?, Milton Bara, ?. Front Row - Ben Giera, Bernard Traszka, Professor Stefan, _ Hippoli, _ Orlowski, ?, Mr. Giera _ Man with the Flag - Mr. Gierotowski. |
| Apr. 2002 |
Interior of Saints Peter and Paul Russian Orthodix Church, Whitehead Avenue, circa 1930 - The interior of the church as it appeared on Great and Holy Friday. In the center is an icon of the tomb of Christ. Note that pews were not yet installed in the early thirties. |
| May 2002 |
William Campbell School - 8th Grade Class of 1933 - Left to right- 1st row: Lenore Klekner Snedecker, Margaret Kurtz Newman, Rosemary Marko Booraem, Lydia Suskevich Borak, Florence Meade Morrow, Alma Ingram Warden, Doris Henry Wenger, Corinne Sieber Cebula, Florence Matts Swiderski, Vivian Beldring. 2nd row: Mary Wroblewski, Pauline Eib Wolff, Dorothy Arehart, Frances Urbanowicz Voorhees, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Olga Tobias Theisman, Anne Politica Upenshaw, Edith Krinke, Elizabeth Scupp, Ceil Wondowsky Cackowski, Dorothy Molnar, Mary Vacchio Stroumtsos. 3rd Row: Teacher-Elise Mantell, Jack Bartow, Charles Morfitt, Robert Young, Lawrence Chemeskie, Edwin Meissner, Phillip Geiger, Chester Cislo, Principal - John Milligan. 4th Row: John Myslicovan, Alex Nemeth, Raymond Skevington, Michael Balog, Frederick Stonehouse, Walter Pesetsky, Harvey Winant, John Vulcan, Joseph Spreng. 5th Row: Leland Parkinson, William Van Ness, Fred Meade, Joseph Boricheski, William Kay, James Doeler, Fred Olchasky, Joseph Pesetsky, Russell Bloodgood. |
| June 2002 |
Lincoln School Eight Grade Graduation Class, June 1946 - This is the one and only eighth grade graduation that Lincoln School had. Seated, first row left to right: Asunta Roselli, Alice Olivera, Geraldine Petrak, Gertrude ?, Theresa Chadwick, Irene Nagy, Mae Hansen, Ida Fisezi. Second row, left to right: Frank Mate, Louis Roman, Margaret Kovacs, Lorraine Witczak (Teacher), Martha Smith (Principal), Mary LaRusso (Teacher), Charlotte Regelski, Richard Seppi, Louis Szabo. Third row, left to right: John Tobiasz, John Jennings, Fred Majewski, John Lenhart, Oswald Lipman, Robert French, Edward Majewski, Marvin Shapiro, Stephen Koblos, and Robert Kull. |
| July 2002 |
Bara's Ice Cream Parlor, 188 Whitehead Avenue (Left) and Brzozowski's Shoe Repair Shop, 190 Whitehead Avenue (Right) - The shoe repair shop was the former Ann's Dress Shop. The mand and woman upstairs are unknown boarders. Pictured left to right: unknown male, Joseph Bara, Albert Bara, Stella Bara Miglin, Joseph Jr. (in carriage), Helen Bara Kwiatkowski, Mary Bara, and George Bara. |
| Aug. 2002 |
Gottfredsen Brothers' Bakery, Reid and George Streets, circa 1910 - The Gottfredsen Brothers operated their main bakery at the corner of Reid and George Streets. They also had a branch at Ferry and Main Streets. Note the phone number 76J. |
| Sept. 2002 |
Allgair Warehouse and Trucks, circa 1950 - A section of the Allgair warehouse can be seen behind the trucks which are ready for deliery of beverages to various outlets. Pictured in cabs left to right: John O'Neill, Peter O'Neill, Gerald Weis. Standing in front of trucks left to right: William Weis, Edward Wisniewski, John Hall, J. Jesko, Stanley Witkowski. |
| Oct. 2002 |
Costume Ball at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Whitehead Avenue, circa 1930 - Pictured from left to right: seated on floor - Mary Allgair Weis, Betty Pringle, Winifred Pringle, Valerian Klekner Eden. Second row - ? Rev. Turner, Mrs. Koenig, Sarah T.M. Brown, Ella Jan Peterson, Miriam Levinson, Mae Morgan, ?, Ermina Klein, ?, Elizabeth Booraem, ?, Mary Simonson, Mrs. Monahan, Elwood Monahan. Third row - ? ? ? ? ? ?, Jane Morgan Christ, Raymond Booraem Sr., Phyllis Eastham, Ethel Allgair, William Allgair, Olive Cathcart Pringle. Top row - ? ?, Edward W. Price, Sr., Adam Freehan, rest of row are unknown. |
| Nov. 2002 |
Tony's Market, Main Street, circa 1940 - This Italian specialties and vegetable market was located on Main Street where the present day Villagio's Food Emporium is located. Pictured are Tony Calderone, owner, and "Doc" Palo. |
| Dec. 2002 |
General Cigar Company, Inc. - 1927 - The General Cigar Company, Inc. built this factory in 1913 at Russel and Water Streets. It was one of the first cigar factories to use automatic machinery and it produced White Owl, Robert Burns, Van Dyck, and William Penn Brands. The factory closed in 1948. Center 2nd from front: Mary Kissel - binder feeder, binder, wrapper, examiner on one machine. Note the rolled cigars on the rack to the right of the man standing between the windows. |
| Cover 2003 |
Memorial Day salute in front of Doughboy monument at the Old School Baptist Church. |
| Jan. 2003 |
Ladies Garment Workers, Main Street, circa 1940 - The ladies of the garment factories are walking along Main Street supporting the bond effort during World War II. Leading the rally are Rose Gruska Miller on the left and Agnes Tekowitz on the right. |
| Feb. 2003 |
The Columbia Band, circa 1910 - The drum major is John Fee. Edward W. Price, Sr. is standing directly behind the drum major. |
| Mar. 2003 |
The Patrick Allen House and Garage, circa 1930 - The Patrick Allen house is pictured in the background on the left. It was on the corner of Jackson and VanDeventer (now Obert) Streets. Allen's garage is pictured in the background on the right. The garage faced Jackson Street. Joe Paulson is on the left and the Allen boy is on the right. |
| Apr. 2003 |
Corner of Thomas and George Streets, circa 1920 - Pictured on the present day Rescue Squad property from left to right are: Julius Stankowski, Grace Smith Auer, and Charles Eberwein. The house pictured directly across Thomas Street is the Weingarten Home, which is the firehouse parking lot today. To the left, looking down George Street, the first house is the Reichenbach Home. |
| May 2003 |
John Fisezi Funeral, First Reformed Church, circa 1940 - John Fisezi, nineteen years old, was the first South River casualty to come home from World War II. The funeral procession is progressing from the front of the First Reformed Church on Thomas Street heading toward Main Street. |
| June 2003 |
William Campbell School -- 8th Grade Class of 1947 - Left to right--1st row: Carole Jolly Clayton, Barbara Sosnosky Wiecek, Elizabeth Rohrhirsch Williams, Jackie VanDerveer Grogan, Joan Wohnus Hoskins, Viola Schmitt Boylan, Joan Zelanko Largey, Rose Zerman Wyles, Jeanne Novitt Cramer, Audrey Wright Payne. 2nd row: Sheila Bauman Parkins, Dolores Dietrick Colbert, Maryann Wentz, Elsie Wedemeyer McDonough, Joan Schaible Griggs, Phyllis Berman Rosenhouse, Marilyn Holt Meloni. 3rd row: Steve Duschock, Jack Gilbert, Charles Amarescu, Robert Matts, Arthur Rossi, Bruce Rule, George Mason, Teacher Rae Smith. 4th row: Richard Leming, Clark White, Robert Davis, Robert Palmer, Francis Urbanik, Principal Joseph Hollfelder. |
| July 2003 |
Ed Price Orchestra - Seated left to right: trombone, Charles Clausen; drums, William Armstrong; trumpet, Ed Weck; piano, ?; saxophone/leader, Ed Price, Sr.; violin, Adam Freehan. |
| Aug. 2003 |
Boat in the South River by Water Street, circa 1930 - These big boats and yachts were tied parellel to Water Street looking from Main Street toward Jackson Street. Boats of this size were common on the river. |
| Sept. 2003 |
Willett School Safety Patrol, 1941 - Left to right--1st row: Walter Shaluha, Tony Dikovicky, Matthew Wright, Ahmed Romeieh, Richard Fisanick, John Garboski, George Cerekwas. 2nd row: Louis Howard, Steve Watsey, John Yanowski, Joseph Koziatek, Jerry Cohen, Joseph Zawadsky, Fred Duttkin, George Klimcsak. 3rd row: Ralph Banzinger, Walter Dedovich, John Speldos, Principal Russell Howarth, Teacher Joseph Tausta, Robert Fedak, Stanley Komarowski, Charles Howarth. |
| Oct. 2003 |
South River Yacht Club, Water Street, circa 1930 - The South River Yacht Club was on Water Street near Main Street. Viewed from the water side, notice the boat docked in the water. |
| Nov. 2003 |
Miniature Golf Course, Corner of Jackson and Gordon Streets, circa 1920 - The view is from Gordon Street looking toward Jackson Street. The man in the foreground is Edward Slaski. Note the bridge on the golf course behind him. The building in the background is on Jackson Street and was the Atlantic and Pacific Grocery Store. Today that building is where Smitty's Caberet is located. |
| Dec. 2003 |
The First Reformed Church, Thomas Street, circa 1920 - The First Reformed Church on Thomas Street pictures the congregation in front of the church and the parsonage on the right. Notice the open space to the right of the Parsonage where a parking lot and house are now located. |
| Cover 2004 |
World War II Honor Roll - Corner of Stephen and Main Streets, circa 1940 |
| Jan. 2004 |
Mark's Shoe Store, Ferry Street, circa 1920 - This building was located on the corner of Ferry Street and Klauser Lane. The building to the right is the Willet House. Both buildings were destroyed by fire in 1983. Today both properties remain empty. |
| Feb. 2004 |
A & P Grocery Store, Ferry Street, circa 1916 - Pictured is the inside of the A & P Grocery Store located on Ferry Street. It was next door to the Keller Confectionary Store. The man pictured on the left is Herb Colfer. |
| Mar. 2004 |
Becker's News Stand, Main Street, circa 1930 - This building was located across the street from the present day Becker's where the South River Appliance is now located. Pictured in front of the building are Mr. Becker on the left and Stanley Zienkowicz on the right. |
| Apr. 2004 |
Raritan River Railroad Bridge, Off Whitehead Avenue, circa 1915 - Pictured to the left of the railroad track is the American Enamel Brick and Tile Company. The little shed on the right of the track is the bridge-tenders building. The big building on the right is the Herrmann Aukam Handkerchief Factory. [Postcard caption: 430 -View of Railroad Bridge, South River, NJ] |
| May 2004 |
Ferry Street Businesses, circa 1915 - This is Ferry Street looking from Main Street to Jackson Street. To the right is Greenfield's Department Store, an old residence, the Cabot Building, the Firehouse, and Fee's Liquor Store. Across Washington Street, still on the right, is the Klauser Building. Notice the old trolley car on Jackson Street. [Postcard caption: Ferry St., South River, NJ] |
| June 2004 |
Stores of George H. Serviss and Arthur Levy, Main Street, circa 1910 - To the left is the George Serviss Arcade. The awning reads, "post cards, confectionary, fruits, cigars." To the right is the Arthur Levy Jewelry Store. This building today is occupied by the Europe Travel Service and the Mexican Grocery Store. The building to the left is the present day Portuguese Bakery, Ram's Head Tavern, and Old Mill Gallery. Around 1910 there was no building to the right. |
| July 2004 |
Main Street East, Corner of main and Stephen Streets, circa 1920 - The building on the right is the Washington Hotel (presently Z & Z Building Supplies). Then comes the Greenfield Building. Across Ferry Street on the corner of Main and Ferry Streets is the Grand Hotel. In the foreground on the left is a gas pump. [Postcard caption: Main Street, South River, NJ] |
| Aug. 2004 |
Yates' Pond, circa 1920 - This view of Yates' Pond is from Monumental Cemetery. St. Mary's Church is in the background. Buildings in the upper left hand corner are on Pottery Lane. Notice the strip of land dividing the pond. The water on the other side of the land shows the reflection of the trees. [Postcard caption: Birds Eye View of South River, NJ] |
| Sept. 2004 |
People in Bleachers at Denny Stadium, 1965 - The people in the bleachers were viewing the football game that honored John Fitzpatrick upon his retirement as head of the South River High School Athletic Department. The men pictured in the front from left to right are Joseph Bodnar, Floyd Wyluda, George Mordas, Al Lach, Anthony Agnone, Ted Sivess, and George Dziedzak. In the second row, left to right, the men are Felix Nakielny, ?, Walter Kulik, Paul Hasak, and John Woronowicz. In the top left hand corner (in plaid shirt) is Russell Angersbach. The man with the sunglasses to the left of the announcers booth is John Garboski. How many more people can you identify in this picture? The right insert is a picture of John Fitzpatrick. [Inset caption: Mr. John F. Fitzpatrick, Head, Physical Education Dept.] |
| Oct. 2004 |
Barge Loaded with Brick, on the South River, off Reid Street, circa 1900 - This barge, loaded with brick, is sailing on the South River near the South River Brickyard (the present day V.F.W.). In the distant background on the other side of the river is the Sayre and Fisher Brickyard. |
| Nov. 2004 |
H. Willett Residence, Corner of Jackson Street and Whitehead Avenue, circa 1900 - This residence was torn down in 1903 to build the present St. Mary's Church. It was the home of the Willett Sisters whose portraits are in the Old School Baptist Church Museum. |
| Dec. 2004 |
Keller Confectionary, Ferry Street, circa 1910 - Pictured is the inside of the Keller Confectionary Store. The man in the picture is the owner, John Henry Keller. Notice the stools and soda fountain on the left and the glass counter and jars filled with candy on the right. Hanging from the ceiling are gas lights. |
| Cover 2005 |
The South River Seal as it appears on the front sidewalk as you enter the South River Museum on Main Street, the Criminal Justice Building on Main Street, and the Municipal Building on Washington Street. 2004. |
| Jan. 2005 |
Capitol Theatre, Main Street, 1930 - The marquee shows the movie playing at that time was "The Storm," starring Lupe Velez. To the left of the theatre is Bennett's Radio Parlor, and to the left of the parlor is the Capitol Specialty Shop. To the right of the theatre is the Capitol Confectionary Store. Above the confectionary store is William's Beauty Shop. This theatre closed in 1968. |
| Feb. 2005 |
South River Rescue Squad, George Street, circa late 1930 - Pictured is the Rescue Squad when it was located on George Street next to the Firehouse. The area where it was located is now part of the Firehouse. Then in 1948, when the new Rescue Squad Building on Thomas Street was completed, the squad moved to its new location. It remains there today. |
| Mar. 2005 |
Rafano's Restaurant and Pizzeria, Martin Avenue, circa 1949 - The restaurant sign is visible in the front window. Bob Rafano, age 12, is standing and Louis Rafano, age 7, is sitting on the steps. Their mother, Tessie, still lives in this house located on Martin Avenue next to Brodsky's factory (now Ecko). |
| Apr. 2005 |
Armstrong Ford Sales and Service, corner of Main and Obert Streets, circa 1920 - Armstrong Ford Sales and Service was first located at the corner of Main and Obert Streets (now the South River Pharmacy). Armstrong then moved to the corner of Jackson and Ferry Streets (across Ferry Street from the Pawlowski Building). Its final location was on Water Street where it became a Pontiac Agency. |
| May 2005 |
Lincoln School Field Day, Miller's Field, William Street, circa 1920 - The third annual Field Day pictures Lincoln School students doing the Maypole Dance on Miller's Field which was owned by Miller's Brickyard. In the early 20's the field was made into a baseball field by Doug Miller using a team of horses from the brickyard. It was named Pacers' Field after the Pacers Baseball Team on which he played. The team used the field for many years. Today the field is known as Varga Park. Field Day became an annual school event that moved in the early 30's from Miller's Field to Campbell School Field. |
| June 2005 |
Red Star Trading Stamp Company, Corner of Main and Obert Streets, circa 1915 - This General Store gave out trading stamps to customers (similar to S & H Green Stamps). The building was built by John Whitehead in 1901. It was owned and operated for many years by Duschock's Pharmacy. It is now occupied by South River Pharmacy. |
| July 2005 |
Prospect Garage, Corner of Prospect Street and Old Bridge Turnpike, circa 1929 - This photo depicts the garage as it looked when owned by John Volena. Later the house to the left and the garage were incorporated into one building and it became Wagner and Hetman Auto. Next Bob Horn Auto-Plex Dodge were the occupants. The building was recently demolished and Eckert Drugs now occupies the site. |
| Aug. 2005 |
First Bus Company in South River, 4-6 Prentice Avenue, circa 1920 - This photo shows three buses in fron of the Prentice Avenue building. The glass on the store-front day "Pool Room." The man on the right is Anthony Daszkiewicz, owner of the bus company which he established in 1920. His daughter, Jean, is standing on the fender of the bus next to her father. The man in the middle is Mr. Wojciechowicz, father of football player Alex Wojciechowicz. The remaining people in the photo are unidentified. The bus on the left is labeled "South River-Old Bridge-Jamesburg." The bus in the center is labeled "Jamesburg, Spotswood, So. River - So. River, Old Bridge - Spotswood, Helmetta, Jamesburg." The signs on the last bus are not legible. These buses brought workers and school children from outlying areas of South Amboy, Jamesburg, Helmetta and Sayreville into South River. |
| Sept. 2005 |
South River War Memorial Library, Main Street, circa 1950 - Pictured inside the library is Mrs. Clara Knight, Librarian, helping a group of students. Pictured left to right are Charlotte Gesicki, Gerald Grady, ?, Mrs. Knight, ?, John Borak, Mary Ann Weis, Louise Bell. The library is now the South River Museum, home of the South River Historical and Preservation Society. |
| Oct. 2005 |
Four views of Kuberski's Stables, River Road, circa 1970 - Leo Kuberski bought this property in 1953 from the Wright Family and moved Kuberski Stables from Radcliffe Street to River Road. The stable was known for its horse riding activities. Notice the old bathtubs used as water troughs. Today the property is a housing development. |
| Nov. 2005 |
Hospitality Parade. Main Street, November 3, 1962 - This parade began "Hospitality Week" - a week in which a special invitation was extended to all the residents of Central New Jersey to visit South River and see that it was a friendly community. This week was to be an expression of good will on the part of all South River residents to all their surrounding neighbors. The parade was a three-hour, three division parade followed by an exhibition of stunt parachute-jumping and a night-time block dance. Activities were scheduled for each night of the week and culminated the following Saturday, November 10, with the Crowning of Miss Hospitality, Shifra Stein. |
| Dec. 2005 |
Miller's Grocery Store, Main Street, circa 1930 - Pictured in the front of this store is Charles Miller, proprietor. He operated this grocery store for several years. It was located next to the Main Street Railroad Bridge. In later years a new building was built on this site and was occupied by Dittman's Meat Market. |
| Cover 2006 |
The September 11, 2001 Memorial by Blaise Batko at Dailey's Pond [2005] |
| Jan. 2006 |
Barkelew's Ice Wagon, circa 1900. This wagon delivered ice in South River and the surrounding areas. The ice house was located on Prospect Street by Dailey's Pond (present location of South River Glass Works). |
| Feb. 2006 |
The Towne Spa Ice Cream Shop, Ferry Street, circa 1953. Pictured are the owners Edith Milazzo Pastorio and her husband Andrew Pastorio. After the Towne Spa closed, Edith operated a hairdressing business in South River - first on Main Street and then moving to Thomas Street. |
| Mar. 2006 |
Interior of Capitol Theatre, Main Street, circa 1960. This theatre opened in 1928 and closed in 1968. Notice the chandelier which was donated by the business people in South River and is now hanging in the Imperial Music Center on Appleby Avenue. |
| Apr. 2006 |
Toth's Confectionary Store, corner of Prospect and William Streets, circa 1940. The Toth Family operated the confectionary store downstairs. The family lived upstairs. Nellie Toth also operated a dressmaking and alterations business upstairs. |
| May 2006 |
Nakielny's Tailor Shop, 41 Jackson Street, circa 1920. Pictured are the Nakielny Family in front of their tailor shop. The shop did ladies' and gents' tailoring. You could also have garments made, cleaned, pressed and dyed. |
| June 2006 |
Canal's Service Station, corner of Jackson and Water Streets, 1925. Pictured third from left is Eugene Canal, owner. Notice in the background the South River Hotel which was located on Klauser's Lane. |
| July 2006 |
Magiera's Statue of Liberty Cake, 1955. Pictured is Stanley Magiera (center) who entered this cake into competition at the New Jersey Baker's Convention at the Berkeley Carteret Hotel in Asbury Park. He won many awards for his cake designs. He owned and operated the Magiera's Bakery at 60 Whitehead Avenue. Stanley's father began the business and turned it over to his son, Stanley, who operated it until it closed. The bakery was noted for its rye bread baked in its brick oven. |
| Aug. 2006 |
Heavy Equipment of Anthony Razzano, 147 Prospect Street, 1947. Antonio Razzano with his three sons Anthony, Michael and Frank operated a trucking and excavating company. Notice the old telephone exchange S.R. 6 posted on the truck. |
| Sept. 2006 |
South River Waist and Dress Company, Thomas Street, 1969. Left to right Back Row: Mrs. Jackie Stepko, Molly Razzano, Mr. Joseph Fekete, __, __, Vera __, Stella Arkman, Mr. Nathan Hindus, Mrs. Nathan Hindus, Mr. Hindus, Mary Zaremba, Betty Markulic, Sophie Corse. Front row: Juanita __, __, Union Representative ILGW, May Lakarski, Mamie Zaremba, Elizabeth Molnar, Ella Pastor, Gertie Smutko. At this factory dresses were cut and sewn. They went straight to New York City. The labels read "Joanthan Logan" and "David Warren." The sewing machines were from the 1940s. |
| Oct. 2006 |
The Causeway, circa 1924. Pictured are three houses that still remain on the Causeway. The large building in the foreground is the Smalley Building. IT originally was a furniture store. Notice the metal bed in the window. In the 50s it became Moonie's Tavern. |
| Nov. 2006 |
Armstrong Ford Service and Parts Department, 52 Main Street, circa 1920. The service and parts department was next door to the showroom which was located on the corner of Main and Obert Streets. Notice the shelves and cases filled with replacement parts and the old Ford in for service. |
| Dec. 2006 |
John Whiteman Department Store, 47 Ferry Street, circa 1906. In the 200th Anniversary Book, Whiteman's ad read: "The store of dependable values. We are complete outfitters to men, women, and children. Also dealers in oil cloth, rugs, dry goods, leather goods." |
| Cover 2007 |
The Borough of South River Welcomes You. Past -- Future. Est. 1720. This welcome sign appears in several locations as you enter South River. |
| Jan. 2007 |
Interior of South River War Memorial Library, Main Street, circa 1950. Pictured standing from left to right are Joan Knight in white blouse, Jackie Ziemann wearing coat, and Emma Gazsi, librarian, holding book. Seated are two unidentified boys. This building is the present day South River Museum. |
| Feb. 2007 |
View of South River from the Washington Monumental Cemetery, circa 1920. The house in the foreground is the site of the present day electrical substation located on Willet Avenue. In the foreground to the left is Clayton Lumber Company. In the background to the left is the Hermann Aukum Factory and to the right is the American Enameled Brick & Tile Co. Behind the house (the white sandy area) is the present day Fitzpatrick Field. |
| Mar. 2007 |
South River Police Department, circa 1950. Pictured in the front of the South River Borough Hall are from left to right, bottom row to top row: 1st row: John Bara, Charles Van Deventer, Matthew Zaleski, John Quinn; 2nd row: __, Michael Vacchio, John Knoblock; 3rd row: Arthur Eppinger, Paul Borak, Jacob Kulik, Michael Maklary; 4th row: Michael Szoke, Henry Kozicki, Dennis Pirher; 5th row: Edward Kelly, Stephen Vass, Joseph Stashkevetch, Arthur Rossi. |
| Apr. 2007 |
St. Stephen Protomartyr Church, 20 William Street, circa 1925. Pictured is a wedding at the church. The house to the left was used as a rectory until it was torn down and the present day rectory was constructed. The church is observing its 100th anniversary this year. |
| May 2007 |
200th Anniversary Celebration Parade, Main Street, circa 1920. The parade is pictured as it passes the Borough Hall (top picture) and the near the intersection of Thomas Street (bottom picture). |
| June 2007 |
South River High School Senior Prom, 1950. The class of 1950 held their prom in the High School gymnasium on Thomas Street. The school is now the Darul Arqam School. |
| July 2007 |
Borough Hall/Fire Department, Main Street, 1918. The building was decorated for the World War I homecoming celebration. The sign above the main door reads " Welcome Home.". |
| Aug. 2007 |
Stonehouse Bros. Express, circa 1890. This express ran between New Brunswick, South River and Sayreville. George Stonehouse (father) is the driver. Alfred Stonehouse and Frederick Stonehouse (sons) are standing. |
| Sept. 2007 |
Class in front of Washington School No.1, Thomas Street, 1911. The school was called Washington School No. 1 from 1885 until 1920. After that it was S.R. High School, S.R. Junior High School, S.R. Middle School. Today it is the Darul Arqam School. Pictured are the teacher Mrs. Frandsen and the children from left to right: top row: Alex Schork, Steve Karaszi, Oreon Thoburn, Raymond Holmes, John Knobloch, Joe Yaeger, Steve Brilla, Charles Eberwein, Evan Plantic, Steve Nagy. 2nd row down: Ella Hermann, Lulu Meisner, Ethel Kaiser, Evelyn Holmes, Lillian Masiello, Grace Smith, Anna Zalenec, Margaret Locsa, Elizabeth Seppi, Teresa Knobloch, Amelia Lieudhart; 3rd row down: Eleanor Ayres, Elizabeth Racz, Jenny Masiello, Elizabeth Fekety, Gladys Booraem, Evelyn Styles, Rose Nagy, Grace Lukach, Margaret Szarvas, Rose Medvar; bottom row: Dennis Loya, Thomas Ayres, James Masiello, Paul Baxza, Eurgene Thomas, Frank Razzano, John Toth, Steve Serenco, John Csabay. |
| Oct. 2007 |
Residence of Edward Whitehead, 124 Main Street, circa 1908. This home was built by Edward Whitehead for his second wife. The building is now owned by the Tabernacle Baptist Church. |
| Nov. 2007 |
Bird's Eye View of South River, circa 1930. This view is taken from Campbell School at the corner of David Street and Johnson Place. Johnson Place is at the bottom left. At the time this picture was taken, Johnson Place began at the Old Bridge Turnpike and ended at David Street. The gray house on the left is the Goff homestead. The two-tone house on the right is the Matt homestead. The large storefront building is located on the corner of Melrose Place and David Street. In the background to the left was the South River water tower. |
| Dec. 2007 |
American Enameled Brick & Tile Company, upper Whitehead Avenue, circa 1920. The company was established in 1893 by Julius Steurberg, his son Herbert Steurberg and Francis Booraem. It was located on upper Whitehead Avenue near the Raritan River Railroad Station. The company provided enameled tile for various buildings and the wall facing for the New York Subway. The plant was destroyed by fire in 1934 and the company never rebuilt. |
| Cover 2008 |
The Gazebo, Dailey's Pond, Prospect Street. |
| Jan. 2008 |
Gordon Street looking from Washington Street toward Main Street, circa 1900. Pictured on the left are Stephen Gaszi's Buggy and the Methodist Episcopal Church. On the right, on the corner of Main and Gordon Streets, is Dr. Brown's office and home (later became the office and home of Dr. Dieker).
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| Feb. 2008 |
Altar of Saint Stephen Protomartyr Church, William Street, 1907. This altar was located in the wooden church which burned in February 1921. The present day church was built late in 1921. St. Stephen's Church celebrated its one hundredth anniversary last year (1907 - 2007).
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| Mar. 2008 |
Tanner's Homestead at the Triangle of the Present Day Main Street,
Old Bridge Turnpike and Hillside Avenue, circa 1907. The area where Tanner's Home was located became known as Tanner's Corner. It is the current site of the Crestwood.
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| Apr. 2008 |
Lincoln School Midget Softball Champs, 1935. Pictured from left to right: 1st row (bottom): Bob Fedak, Nick Buffalino (batboy), Doug Reichenbach; 2nd row (middle): George Meyers, Ed Bell, Tom Bove, John Fitzpatrick, Manuel Martins, Howie Herzog, Carmella Iaria; 3rd row (top): Tony Massaro, Joe Wojeck, Leslie Hode, Mike Canaval, Pete Polgar, Frank Wagenblast.
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| May 2008 |
The South River Drawbridge of the Raritan River Railroad May 28, 1938. The drawbridge is located off of Whitehead Avenue next to the South River Boat Club. Pictured by the trestle is Engine #15.
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| June 2008 |
South River Causeway Road, Heading toward Sayreville, circa 1900.
The picture is taken from Water Street with the trolley tracks visible on the left side of the road. In the background, the drying sheds of Sayre and Fisher may be seen.
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| July 2008 |
United States Post Office, South River, New Jersey, July 2, 1941. This is a view of the construction of the rear wall of the present day Post Office taken from the southwest looking northeast.
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| Aug. 2008 |
View of the South River behind Water Street, circa 1950. This view is taken from the back of the B&T Dinner. The long building is Rosen Beverage. At the foot of Main Street is the Laffin Building and parking lot. The floating dock in the foreground is in back of Veteran's Gas Station.
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| Sept. 2008 |
Raritan River Railroad Passenger Station, circa 1915. This station was located where the tracks cross Whitehead Avenue. A strike was declared at this depot in July 1917 when fares between South River and Parlin were raised from five to ten cents. The demonstration grew beyond the efforts of the local police, so the National Guard was called in. When things "quieted-down," the company compromised with a two cent fare hike.
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| Oct. 2008 |
Interior of the Raritan River Railroad Station, Whitehead Avenue, circa 1915. Passenger tickets could be purchased here. In its early years, many girls working at the handkerchief factory and men working at plants in Parlin would purchase their tickets here.
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| Nov. 2008 |
Swiss Embroidery Factory of Oscar Bohi, Corner of Water Street and the Causeway, 1911. Oscar Bohi is pictured standing by an embroidery machine with his workers: Joe Andres, Fred Andres, Honas Andres, John Wagner, Joe Peterson, Pat Creamer, Emil Fritz, Elias Tiprochesk, Tony Story, Bobby Jackin, Arthur Anderson, Selinor Canal, Anna Freschol, Mrs. Peterson, Amelia Kowisky, Jean Canal, Joe Kowisky, John Urbanik, Steven Kapinsky, and Florence Adlar.
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| Dec. 2008 |
Reid Street Looking Toward Main Street, 1895. The sign on the building on the left side of the street names it as the shop of Gustav Wall Harness Maker. The large building beyond it (with the two chimneys) is the Allgair Hotel. On Main Street, at the far end of the photo, is the Union Hotel on the left and Bissett's Store on the right.
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| Cover 2009 |
The Old School Baptist Church Cemetery, behind the South River Museum. |
| Jan. 2009 |
Jackson Street Neighbors Making Sweaters for Soldiers During World War II, circa 1940. Pictured knitting sweaters in the Sawicki home are from left to right: Mrs. Zalewski, Mrs. Majewski, ?, Mrs. Chadwick, Mrs. Lizewski, Mrs. Gontaz, Mrs. Sawicki, and Mrs. Domanski. Victoria Sawicki organized the group with the support of the Red Cross, who donated the yarn and took care of the shipping.
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| Feb. 2009 |
Hotel Grand, corner of Main and Ferry Streets, circa 1924. The ground floor housed a drugstore, and a delicatessen and restaurant. Attached to the building is a one-story building housing a 5, 10, and 25 cent store.
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| Mar. 2009 |
Campbell School Fifth Grade Students with South River Timeline, 1970. The students of Margaret Drumright developed this timeline of South River history from 1720-1970 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Borough. The timeline is now in the South River Museum. Pictured are from left to right: Ron Kisch, Carol Hess, Bill Fleming, ? {Karen Grompone}, Joe Lis, Gayle Barkalow, Art Opanowicz, Cathy Larkin, ? (James Hreha}, Gregg Stout, and ?.
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| Apr. 2009 |
Allgair's Steamboat Hotel, corner of Main and Reid Streets, 1895. The ground floor window says Hotel Bar and the sign by the swinging door advertises "Ballantine & Co's Export Beer." Emil Fritz is the young boy at the far right. The Hotel was destroyed by fire Mary 1, 1896. It was rebuilt as the American Hotel in 1897.
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| May 2009 |
John Rhinehart Express, circa 1910. The Express is pictured on Whitehead Avenue in front of the Hermann and Aukman Handkerchief Factory.
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| June 2009 |
Willett School Eighth Grade Class, June 1944. Pictured from left to right, top row to bottom row: 1st row (top) - Julius Bode, Joe Csatari, Mike Vacchio, George Wojcik, Jack Froude, Tony Calderone, Ray Bara, Chris Romeo, Frank Chartowich. 2nd row (from top) - Ernest Weller, Marvin Rosen, Arthur Kaminsky, Walter Boris, Ronald Gonier, John Garbosky, Joan Zabalinsky, Mae Volena, Mrs. Schulman, Mr. Howarth, Mrs. Bohi, Janet Kobylinski, Lena Rossi, Joe Karaszi, Stanley Wojcik, Edward Klimscak, John Grabko, Walter Swenticky, Charles Angersbach. 3rd row (from top) - Pearl Majewski, Margaret Cannon, Patsy Grant, Mary Wilczewski, Elaine Schaed, Virginia Sirpinski, Frances Toth, Jean Canal, Jennie Bandarick, Doris Zadorsky, Arlene O'Grady, Marie Kelly, Rose Barone, Tillie Arseski, Harriet Klucznik, Majorie Fisanick, Helen Messeka, Betty Balka, Amelia Braitsch, Beatrice Biernacki, Gloria Polon. 4th row (from top) - Lucille Johnston, Janet Smiglesky, Julianna Roman, Jane Johnston, Evelyn Pastor, Kathleen Koblos, Dorothy Serenko, Marcy Ohlberg, Katherine Koblos, Eleanor Barglowsky, Edwina Wawrzynski, Thelma Svendsen, Leona Hermaski, Lillian Roselli, Helen Boszko, Eleanor Tomory, Mary Vacchio, Marion Barrett, Lorraine Pellino, Lillian Swedrek, Irene Wenta. 5th row (bottom) - Walter Wisocky, Clyde Szuch, Donald Brim, Walter Ligas, Edward Sumski, Joe Sokoloski, Chris Blake, Theodore Marozine, Alex Rusin, James Phillips, George Bokroski, Edward Mroszko, Milton Golaszewski, Sam DeLucia.
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| July 2009 |
Owner and Workers of Miller's Brickyard, William Street, 1909. Pictured in front of the dolly that transported clay to be made into brick are the work crew and owner. Second from the right in the back row is Victor {Frank} Romanowski. Joseph Miller, Sr., owner, is standing in the front row on the far left (black hat and shirt). Notice the rows of bricks on the ground and the brick molds on the wagon.
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| Aug. 2009 |
South River Waist & Dress Co. Shop Party, 1952. This dress factory made dresses for many department stores in New York and employed many women from South River. The banners at the rear read "Turn the homecoming into the home making" and "See them through in '52," showing support for the troops who were serving in the Korean Conflict.
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| Sept. 2009 |
South River Police Reserves in front of Borough Hall, 1954. At the time, the Chief was Matthew Zaleski and the Police Commissioner was Ted Kadela.
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| Oct. 2009 |
Colonial Sweet Shop, 76 Main Street, circa 1960. The Colonial was a favorite meeting place of the youth of South River in the fifties and sixties. It is now Ed Mack's Barber Shop.
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| Nov. 2009 |
Riverside Hotel, corner of Whitehead Avenue and Augusta Street, 1907. Alexander Schack was the innkeeper and liquor dealer of this hotel. The hotel was used as a meeting place for many groups and
organizations in South River. It is the current site of the Ria Mar Restaurant.
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| Dec. 2009 |
Imperial Christmas Concert, Imperial Music Center, Appleby Ave., December 1978. Pictured are the Imperial Chorus (above) and Band (at right) conducted by Ted Kadela with Woodis Booraem at the piano.
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| Cover 2010 |
Mabel Keisele and Hattie Mackey bicycling in South River, June 29, 1897 |
| Jan. 2010 |
River View from Reid Street after a Sleet Storm, February 23, 1902. This picture was taken at the Reid Street bend near Booraem's shipyard. Note the tall ship on the river. The building at the left is part of John Whitehead's Brick Yard where the V.F.W. is now located.
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| Feb. 2010 |
WWII Bomber purchased by the Industrial Workers of South River, circa 1944. Pictured with the bomber are members of the garment and industrial workers of South River and representatives from South River and the Army Air Forces. As part of the Buy a Bomber war bonds campaign, workers purchased this B-24 Liberator and presented it to the U.S. Army Air Forces. If you can identify any of the people in the photo, please contact the South River Historical & Preservation Society.
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| Mar. 2010 |
Barroom of the Raritan River Railroad Hotel, Whitehead Avenue, circa 1900. This hotel was located on Whitehead Avenue near the railroad tracks next to the present day T&Z Auto Repair.
The brick building still remains as an apartment building. Pictured standing by the bar is the proprietor, Forman C. Bissett.
The bartender is Jim Fitton. Note the row of spittoons along the brass rail at the foot of the bar.
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| Apr. 2010 |
The Causeway Road, circa 1898. Pictured is the eastern end of the Causeway. Notice that the trolley tracks ended here and, although there are poles for wires, all but one stands unused.
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| May 2010 |
Pavilions and Grounds adjoining Schack's Saloon, Whitehead Avenue and Augusta Street, May 1906. These pavilions and grounds were used for outside activities and affairs. Three children are visible in the doorway of the building at the right. These grounds are now the parking lot for the Ria Mar restaurant.
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| June 2010 |
Cy Smith in front of his Boat Shop, Water Street, circa 1930. This shop was located on Water Street across from Eberwein Street where Diorio's Auto Body Shop is now located. The pulley platform being repaired was used to slide boats into the water.
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| July 2010 |
Julius Blaszka's Neighborhood Store, 27 George Street, circa late 1940s. This store was located on George Street between Leland Avenue and Clinton Street. As noted on the windows, it sold a wide variety of groceries, including cold meats, condiments, vegetables, sauces and seasonings, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, candy, ice cream, and soda.
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| Aug. 2010 |
Workers in front of Brown, Rose & Co., Grain, Hay and Feed, circa 1910. This company was located at the foot of Main Street where Laffin's showroom was located.
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| Sept. 2010 |
Aerial View of South River, August 1932. The passenger and freight stations of the Raritan River Railroad are pictured on the left. The street across the bottom of the picture is Whitehead Avenue.
The cone stacks and surrounding buildings are the American Enameled Brick and Tile Company. On June 3, 1934, the brick plant and the ten workers' cottages near the plant were destroyed by fire.
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| Oct. 2010 |
View of Prospect Street, November 21, 1898. View from bend in Prospect Street looking southeast toward Reid Street. The sandpits in the foreground are where the present day Knoblock Auto Body and Repair is located.
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| Nov. 2010 |
Henry Herrmann Residence, Main Street, November 12, 1894. Located on Main Street across from Gordon Street, this house was the residence of handkerchief manufacturer Henry Herrmann. He's listed in the 1900 Federal census with his wife Ella; sons Samuel, Charles, and Martin; and daughters Alice, Leah, and Rose.
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| Dec. 2010 |
Joel C. Perry's Store, Main Street, November 12, 1894. The right side of the building is the Perry variety store with signs advertising painters' supplies, paper hanging, and tackle. On the left is the watch and clock store operated by I. Kontrowitz. The building was destroyed by fire in 1908.
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