1849: When Livestock Roamed

Trenton State Gazette, August 16, 1849

This reads:  Came to the residence of the subscriber, living in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, a sheep, which came about June 1st, and a hog, which came about July 1st, 1849.  The owner is requested to come for them, prove property, pay charges and take them away, or they will be dealt with as the law directs.  AARON LEE.  Hamilton, Aug. 15, 1849

This advertisement gives an insight into the very rural nature of Hamilton in the mid nineteenth century.  Aaron Lee acquired his farm from Joseph Watson, circa 1815.  Lee sold his farm to Isaac DeCou in 1866 who sold the farm to the Broad Street Land Association, the developer of Broad Street Park, in 1889. 

1956: Willey Lumber

TRENTON EVENING TIMES, SEPTEMBER 30, 1956

THIS ADVERTISEMENT ILLUSTRATION SHOWS THE WILLEY LUMBER BUILDING ON SOUTH BROAD STREET BETWEEN ROWAN AND PARK AVENUES.  FOLLOWING THE LUMBER COMPANY IT WAS OCCUPIED FOR MANY YEARS BY THE DIDONATO BARBER AND BEAUTY SUPPLY COMPANY.  TODAY IT IS A USED FURNITURE STORE

1924: Unger's Garage

Trenton Evening Times, March 2, 1924

Frank J. Unger sold Chevrolets and Chryslers from his garage at 1827 Chambers Street (corner Lily Street) in the 1920s and early 1930s.  Below is a picture of the Unger Garage building as it looks today.

1922: Advertisements

Trenton Evening Times, April 16.1922

Advertisements such as these remind us of the rural nature of the area in the early part of the 20th century. 

1961: Disneykins

Trenton Evening Times, January 1, 1961

These figurine's, sold at Siegle's Toys on South Broad Street and other purveyors of toys in the Broad Street Park area, were popular collector items. 

1932: Making BSP Beautiful

Trenton Evening Times, May28, 1932

This is one of the earliest business advertisements for BSP.  404 Schiller Avenue, corner of Sewell Avenue, is pictured above.  We can only speculate if Marietta's shop was in the house or perhaps in a building that once existed in the side yard.

Early 20th Century Advertisements