Salem County Rewind offers a look back at Salem County's rich history through photos and newspaper articles from a century ago.
This feature, which appears each week, features a vintage photo of Salem County (along with a large number of other vintage Salem County photos in our accompanying gallery), and Salem County history tidbits.
SALEM COUNTY PICTURE FROM THE PAST
In this vintage photo from Salem County, the Nelson House, at left, and Washington Hall on East Broadway in downtown Salem are seen in this postcard view from probably sometime around 1900 or prior. The two buildings have been transformed into modern condominiums that will soon open in the city. To the right, the building seen adjoining Washington Hall is gone. It made way for New Market Street. The utility pole in this postcard view blocks the "W" in "Washington." (Times File Photo)
SALEM COUNTY HISTORY
Looking back 100 years ago in Salem County for this week in 1915, these news items were included in the Salem Standard and Jerseyman. They appear throughout the week in print in the Times in our Salem County History feature.
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John G. Henry and son, who live outside Salem, expect to have another large hog killing right after Christmas or perhaps right after the new year. Last year the four porkers they fattened up weighed a total of 2,117 pounds.
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The steamer "Queen Anne" will discontinue sailings from Salem City to Philadelphia in November, leaving the trips to other vessels for the winter months.
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Some are fearful that members of the railroad section gangs moving through the county may have some among them infected with smallpox.
ALSO: Alloway Halloween Parade a crowd favoriteA large revival, expected to best the one held last year, is being planned at Trinity Methodist Church in Pennsville.
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Salem City Council is discussing the idea of purchasing more rubber coats for fire department members. Several were purchased last year from F.A. Grier, Carpenter, Mitchell Co.
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Gunners have been having great luck in the marshes around Salem County, especially near the Delaware River and Bay where ducks are plentiful.
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