The Amboy Guardian

PERTH AMBOY – Penn Central Restaurant circa 1938. Located on upper Smith Street. A popular spot for traingoers and local residents.

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*Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library

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PERTH AMBOY – Summer 1942. Barbara Franko (Sottilaro), 2 years old, in a summer parade. Barbara did the hula hula through the entire length of the parade and won first prize in the float division. She was greeted with loud applause throughout the parade. *Photo Courtesy of Barbara Sottilaro. This photo was restored under a grant […]

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Jeff B., a longtime friend lives in Arizona and loves to send e-mails that he thinks will be of interest to me. Recently, one in particular jumped out. It had to do with the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. On the 125th Anniversary of this traditional parade, there was a float to honor the Women Air Force Service Pilots of WWII (WASPS).

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This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission.      *Photo Courtesy of the Kearny Cottage Historical Society

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This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission. *Photo Courtesy of the Perth Amboy Free Public Library 

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PERTH AMBOY- This Photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission            *Photo Courtesy of Dale Morris 

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PERTH AMBOY – 1960’s -Woolworths, Smith Street

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PERTH AMBOY – 1961 Industrial Champs, Indiana General win over Chevron. Top Row (L to R) Mike Pluckter, Wes Rose, George Franz, Tom Weber, Joe Cuff, Jerry Otto. Bottom Row (L to R) Ed Jacobsen, Paul Thomas, Bernie Szmereta, George Simko.

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PERTH AMBOY – 1950’s Winter. Clearing the sidewalks and plowing the streets of snow after a heavy fall on Smith Street. This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission *Photo Courtesy of Barbara Booz.

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Do you or someone you know have Old Photographs or Documents? The Kearny Cottage Historical Society is Looking for Old Photos and Documents of Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Woodbridge, Fords, etc. (Local Area) For an Archiving Project – Your Photos & Documents will be scanned into digital format & returned to you. For more info please […]

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PERTH AMBOY – City Hall Circle. On November 20, 1789 the Bill of Rights was signed in Perth Amboy. Reenacting the event on November 20, 1989 were (L to R) Tony Massopust, John K. Dyke, Kurt Epps and J.V. Costello.

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By Vilma Novak PERTH AMBOY – Gordon Thomas Ward, ghost hunter, author, historian, guitarist, singer-songwriter, inspirational speaker, presenter, spoke at Perth Amboy’s Ferry Slip Museum on Sunday, October 27. Mr. Ward penned “Ghosts of Central Jersey, Historic Haunts of the Somerset Hills he elaborated on his findings at the event. He said he believes in […]

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PERTH AMBOY – This postcard depicts Perth Amboy’s Waterfront as viewed from Tottenville, Staten Island circa 1890s.   *Photo Courtesy of Linda Luden

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SAYREVILLE – Circa 1950’s. The Amboy Drive-in Theater. This photo was restored under a grant for the Kearny Cottage Archiving project by the Middlesex Cultural and Heritage Commission. *Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Free Public Library

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PERTH AMBOY – The Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library and The Kearny Cottage Historical Society have teamed up to create Historical Calendars with never before seen photos of Historic Perth Amboy. Calendars are $10 each and are available at the Barge Restaurant, 201 Front St., Perth Amboy City Hall, High Street and Fertigs […]

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