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Looking Back: Broadway, South Amboy

SOUTH AMBOY – IS THIS REALLY BROADWAY?- Looking north on Broadway, South Amboy, in this undated photo, one readily can see that it has changed from primarily residential to a mixture of uses, largely commercial in nature.  Parking obviously was much less of a problem then, and pedestrians could leisurely stroll without worrying about vehicular […]

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Despite Warm Spells, It is Winter !

Photos by Paul W. Wang

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Looking Back: the Bluff

PERTH AMBOY – Circa Early 1900’s.  Many residents thought of the Bluff as the residential streets of choice where expensive Victorian homes lined both sides of the street.  As seen in this photo many residents of the Bluff had private beaches.  Many influential families had homes along the Bluff.  Little has changed except now there […]

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Farmer’s Market 1969

Looking Back: Farmer’s Market 1969

PERTH AMBOY – Farmer’s Market 1969 located on upper Smith Street past the Train Station. Fresh Farmed goods including eggs, vegetables and poultry were sold. Photo courtesy of Dale Morris

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Perth Amboy Community Calendar

TODAY.  Jan. 18     Municipal Court, 1:30 p.m., Court House, New Brunswick Ave. THURS. Jan. 19    Municipal Court, 6 p.m., Court House, New Brunswick Ave. TUES. Jan. 24    Municipal Court, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Court House, New Brunswick Ave. WED. Jan. 25    Municipal Court, 1:30 p.m., Court House, New Brunswick Ave. THURS Jan 26   […]

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Historical Perth Amboy Calendar 2013

PERTH AMBOY — The Friends of Perth Amboy Free Public Library and The Kearny Cottage Historical Society have teamed up to create Historical Calendars

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Phil Kohn to Appear on Jeopardy!

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