Introduction
George Schatz opened up a small battery recharging and tire repair shop in 1924. His business prospered, and he moved within a year’s time to 213 Federal Street. After marrying around 1926, he lived with his wife Naomi above the shop. Things went so well that a new two story auto repair facility was built around the corner at 210 Arch Street before 1930. The year 1936 saw George’s Auto Service open up a new shop at 1111 Haddon Avenue, twice the size of the Arch Street facility. After World War II the still growing business moved once again to 1867 Haddon Avenue, the former home of the Camden Cadillac and Airport Pontiac car dealerships. George’s Auto Service would remain at this address into the 1960s, when another move was made, to Route 38 and Strand Avenue in Pennsauken NJ, at the approach to the Airport Circle and Admiral Wilson Boulevard. The business would remain at this location until it was sold in the 1980s.
Batteries
We’ll recharge your auto or radio battery, loan you a service battery, call and deliver, all for $1
“Let George Do It”
GEORGE’S
210-216 Arch Street, Camden
Phone Camden 3789.
Open Evenings
Have Your Headlights, Brakes and Wheel Alignment Tested
Camden Courier-Post —
HAVE YOUR HEADLIGHTS, BRAKES AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT TESTED ON SAFETY LANE AT
George’s Garage — 210 Arch St. — Phone Camden 7290
Radio In Your Auto
Camden Courier-Post —
Radio Concealed Under the Dash
Control on the Steering Column
PHILCO, R.C.A., G. E., MAJESTIC OR BOSCH AUTOMOBILE RADIO
ALL - IN - ONE - UNIT
NO CASH DOWN! $39.95
Pay Only $4 a Month Come In for Demonstration
We Install All Makes Automobile Radio
GEORGE’S
210-216 Arch St., Camden
Phone 3789 Open Evenings
Opening Thursday — New, Larger Headquarters
Camden Courier-Post —
OPENING THURSDAY — New, Larger Headquarters — GEORGE’S AUTO SERVICE — 1111 Haddon Ave., Camden
One of the Most Spacious and Modern Automobile Service Plants in the State
Phenomenal Growth in 12 Years
George’s Auto Service had its beginning only 12 years ago as a small battery recharging and tire repair business in a few feet of floor space at 802 South 5th St., Camden.
The first year the business grew to such an extent that it was necessary to move to larger quarters at 213 Federal St. The business continued to grow to substantial proportions, and four years later it was again necessary to expand, and a large two-story plant was specially constructed at 210–214–216 Arch St., to meet our requirements.
And now our large Headquarters Plant at 1111 Haddon Ave., Camden, means an expansion of forty-two times more floor space than the firm occupied in its original quarters at South Fifth Street.
A phenomenal growth! Founded on our fixed policy “FAIR DEALING AND PROMPT, EFFICIENT SERVICE ON EVERY JOB, LARGE OR SMALL.”
Six thousand feet of floor space, in addition to three thousand feet at the branch plant on Arch St., housing the newest, scientific equipment known for analyzing and repairing automobile motors and all moving parts of passenger cars and trucks.
This modern equipment includes a Weaver Safety Lane with simple indicators that accurately show the relative braking effort on each wheel, as well as the alignment of the wheels.
A Wedenhoff Motor Tune-Up Analyzer that performs 38 different tests under full operating conditions. These tests leave nothing to guesswork—every test is accurate, scientific, plainly visible and easy to understand.
An Englehardt Exhaust Gas Analyzer, which makes possible a perfect carburetor adjustment, cutting gas consumption to the minimum.
A Headlight Focusing machine, with the electric eye, for perfect adjustment of all headlights.
A Factory Appointed Station for Velvac Power Brake Equipment used to repair and adjust brakes on all trucks, including the largest.
Expert mechanics in every department of motor and ignition work, and factory trained brake engineers to give you a 100% SERVICE.
New Garage Opened by Camden Concern
Camden Courier-Post —
George’s Auto Service Establishes Haddon Avenue Headquarters
Known to motorists throughout this section since 1924 for the wide scope of its service, George’s Auto Service at Second and Arch street, today will open its new main service station at Haddon avenue and Park boulevard.
This marks the fourth major step the firm has taken since George Schatz, head of the concern, opened a little battery recharging and tire repair shop, at 802 South Fifth street.
The business grew to such an extent the first year that it was necessary to move to larger quarters at 213 Federal street. Four years later it was again necessary to expand and a two-story plant was constructed.
6000 Feet of Space
The new Haddon avenue service station has 6000 feet of floor space, double the capacity of the Arch street establishment. It will house the newest and most modern equipment known for analyzing and repairing automobile motors and all moving parts of passenger cars and trucks.
Schatz attributes his success to two things—keeping up with the times and persistent newspaper advertising. He has regularly acquired the latest equipment necessary to keep abreast of modern developments in the garage business and has used the columns of the Courier-Post consistently for years in keeping his business before the public at all seasons of of [sic] the year.
Many manufacturers of parts and service equipment have selected George’s as local representatives, among these being such lines as Autolite batteries, Raybestos brake lining, Carter carburetors, Arma-Service armatures, Champion spark plugs, Philco radios, Trico windshied [sic] wipers, Hadees heaters, United Motor Service, Autolite ignition, Sterling cables, Mallory coils and ignition systems, Whiz brake fluid, Hodell tire chains, Velvac brakes, Lockheed hydraulic brakes and others.
Wholesale Department Enlarged
A feature of the new establishment will be the enlarged wholesale parts department. A new delivery system will insure immediate attention to telephone orders.
Included in the operation of the service station are Jack Schatz, head of the wholesale department; Philip Schatz, who will manage the Arch street establishment; Fred Willshire, head of the electrical department; Frank Reese, alignment man, and Henry Sulzman, head of the brake department. These and other mechanics employed by the firm have been with the concern for the major part of its existence.
A feature of new [sic] plant will be a complete lubrication department, where many features in car lubrication will be incorporated.
Among the equipment at the new station will be the Weaver Safety Lane that shows the relative braking effort of each wheel, as well as the alignment of the wheels; a Wedenhoff motor tune-up analyzer which performs 38 different tests; an Englehardt exhaust gas analyzer, a headlight focusing machine, and other equipment.
Repairs and alterations to the building were completed by another Camden business, S. Levy Company.
Attention! Truck and Fleet Owners
Camden Courier-Post —
Do your trucks meet with the new State safety requirements? Better check up and be SURE!
WE ARE AUTHORIZED WEAVER SAFETY LANE INSPECTION STATION
Complete Parts and Service
Safety Equipment Lighting Service
Booster Brakers Brake Service
Direction Signals Wheel & Axle Allignment [sic]
“Let George Do It”
GEORGE’S SAFETY LANE
PHONE CAMDEN 1111 1111 HADDON AVENUE
State Inspection Chauffeur Service
Camden Courier-Post —
Prepare for N.J. STATE Inspection
We Are An Authorized WEAVER INSPECTION SAFETY STATION LANE
CAMDEN’S OLDEST “SAFETY LANE” HEADQUARTERS
For Motorists of Camden County
A COMPLETE SERVICE
1—We will call for your car
2—Make a thorough Safety Lane Inspection
3—Adjust necessary units to state requirements
4—Deliver your car to a Camden County State Inspection Station for approval sticker.
5—Deliver car to your office or home.
Phone Us Now for Special Rates
Your Car is Insured While In Our Possession
GEORGE’S AUTO SERVICE
1111 Haddon Ave., Camden
PHONES CAMDEN 1111 or 3789
Motor Tune-Up Special
Camden Courier-Post —
Prepare for N.J. STATE Inspection — We Are An Authorized WEAVER SAFETY LANE Inspection Station — Lights : Brakes : Wheel Alignment
MOTOR TUNE-UP SPECIAL! — Regular $3.50 — $1.45 This Week Only
“LET GEORGE DO IT” — Established Fifteen Years
GEORGE’S AUTO SERVICE — 1111 HADDON AVENUE — PHONE CAMDEN 1111
1111 Haddon Avenue — February 1, 2004
1111 Haddon Avenue — February 1, 2004.
1861 Haddon Avenue — 2003
George’s Auto Service occupied this building in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.
1861 Haddon Avenue — 2003.