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LOOKING BACK: Fertig’s Department Store

PERTH AMBOY – Interior of Fertig’s Department Store at the original site, 185 New Brunswick Ave., circa 1920’s. Shown in photos is David Fertig, grandfather to current owner, Rick Fertig. Fertig’s is one of the oldest of the remaining businesses in Perth Amboy. Established in 1919. Fertig’s services the public by selling school uniforms for both private and public schools, city workers and local hospitals.

*Photo Courtesy of Rick Fertig

This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission

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