Introduction
Just over the city line in Pennsauken, 3014 Marlton Pike was the home of one of the three bars located on Marlton Pike between the Camden city line and Crescent Boulevard.
Long forgotten is the fact that a bar and nightclub occupied this building from the 1930s through the early 1970s. Mrs. Mary Hinkson and family operated the property during the years after Prohibition was repealed, and the property was listed in the November 1936 New Jersey Bell Telephone directory as Hinkson’s Dude Ranch. By January of 1938 the bar was known as Rodeo Ray’s Dude Ranch, and was run by her son, Raymond Hinkson. The Hinkson family around this time had acquired a property on Crescent Boulevard at 48th Street, where they kept the horses used in the “Dude Ranch” activities. They were there in January of 1940 when the Courier-Post reported on a fire on premises.
From the 1950s through the 1970s the bar on Marlton Pike was known as Johnny’s Tavern, and featured “Seafood – Platters – Luncheons – Delicious Sandwiches.”
By 1977 the building had been converted into a liquor store, and operated as Liquor World into the late 1990s. After Liquor World closed, the building was briefly reopened as a restaurant. 3014 Marlton Pike has stood vacant since 2002.
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Camden Courier-Post —
Don’t Miss Lorraine Williams, one of Ripley’s “Believe It Or Not” Features, here all week.
At Hinkson’s Dude Ranch, 27th St. and Marlton Pike, Pennsauken, N.J.
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Camden Courier-Post —
For Atmosphere That’s Different — Cowboys, Cowgirls.
Rodeo Ray’s Dude Ranch, 27th and Marlton Pike, Pennsauken. Music and Floor Show Nitely. Featuring Rose Marie.
Free Exhibition Cowboy Sports, Sunday, June 12, 3 P.M. No Admission.
Invalid Wife Carried Out in Tavern Blaze
Camden Courier-Post —
An invalid was carried to safety last night when fire caused by an overheated flue damaged Ray’s Dude Ranch, Forty-eighth street and Crescent boulevard, Pennsauken township.
Mrs. Margaret Hinkson, wife of Raymond Hinkson, proprietor, was in bed on the second floor when she smelled smoke. She attempted to flee but collapsed as she reached the doorway. Her husband, aided by police and firemen, carried her out.
Six ponies, kept in the basement by Hinkson, also were led to safety.
Harry Robertson, fire marshal, estimated damage at $500. North Merchantville and Delaware Gardens Fire Companies extinguished the flames.
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St. Joseph's Church Golden Anniversary Yearbook, 1943
Hinkson’s Cafe. Orchestra and Floor Show Wed., Fri., Sat. and Sunday. Bob Oney and Harry Clark at the Taps.
27th St. and Marlton Pike, Pennsauken. Phone, Merch. 9211. Mary Hinkson, Prop.
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3014 Marlton Pike — September 2003.