Description
Explore a charming vintage street scene in Elizabeth, New Jersey, showcasing brick buildings, shops like Heils Shoe Repair, and the Elizabeth-Carteret Hotel. The postcard shows “JERSEY AVENUE from the corner of BROAD STREET,” 7 miles are indicated, perhaps for a journey related to the scene. This faded cream-colored postcard is a delightful snapshot from the 1960s.
Front Text (cleaned):
7 miles
Shoes
City Federal Savings
Elizabeth
Heils Shoe Repair
Drugs
Drugs
Back Text (cleaned):
JERSEY AVENUE from the corner of BROAD STREET
Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey
In this scene, the building next to the Elizabeth-Carteret Hotel is the Second Presbyterian Church, which was founded in 1820. Elizabeth has many historic sites and points of interest.
The Scheller Co., Hackettstown, N.J. – 425-4670
Copyright 1962
