MARLTON AVENUE begins at Federal Street, and is for all practical intents and purposes an extension of State Street, which runs east from the Delaware River, across the Cooper River and the Pavonia railroad yards to Federal Street. Marlton Avenue continues eastwards to the city limits at Highland Avenue. Marlton Avenue is one of the five major streets in East Camden, the others being Westfield Avenue, Twenty-Seventh Street, Baird Boulevard, and of course Federal Street.
The intersection of Marlton Avenue and Federal Street has over the decades been quite prominent. Various businesses have located there, including a saloon, a car dealership, a 7-11 convenience store, a fast-food restaurant, and a laundromat. In 2009 a new elementary school, the Thomas H. Dudley School, was erected on the southeast corner. This school replaces the school which bore the same name and which was located on North 23rd Street between High Street and Federal Street.
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Intersection of Marlton Avenue & Federal Street
Intersection of Marlton Avenue and Federal Street, July 2004. The twin frame and houses to the right were razed around 2006 to make room for the new Thomas Dudley Elementary School, which opened in September 2009.
Marlton Avenue Between Federal Street & Baird Boulevard
Map published in 1946
Map of Marlton Avenue between Federal Street and Baird Boulevard, published in 1946.
Unit Block of Marlton Avenue
All odd-numbered buildings on the south side of the street up to 33 Marlton Avenue that were still standing in 2000 were razed to clear land for the new Thomas Dudley Elementary School, which opened in 2008.
Unit Block of Marlton Avenue
City directory records, 1899–2009.
5 Marlton Avenue
5 Marlton Avenue — Unit Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1929
No Listing
1947
No Listing
1969
Save-Sum Service Station
8 Marlton Avenue
8 Marlton Avenue — Unit Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1906
William T. Comerford & Family — William & Ida Comerford; Theodore, Charles, Howard, Blanche, Paul, Pauline, George Comerford
EXAMINER — Experienced on dresses. Apply 13 Marlton Ave. Camden.
Barry's Clothes, Inc. — 11–13 Marlton Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
OPEN EVENINGS
BARRY'S CLOTHES Inc. / 11 MARLTON PIKE at 21st & FEDERAL STS. (Opp. Penn-Jersey Auto Stores) / You Can’t Wear Overhead—Why Pay for It!
Balance of Our ALL WOOL Tropical Worsted SUITS Re-priced Down to $11.50 — Dozens of the most popular styles and patterns of the season are to be found in this fine stock. “Get the Barry Habit… and Save” / Unlimited Parking Facilities — Camden Courier-Post, July 26, 1941
DOLLAR DAY — WASH SLACKS Spec. $1.00 · WORK SHIRTS 2 for $1.00 · DRESS SHIRTS Spec. $1.00 · HOSE 7 pairs $1.00 · TIES 3 for $1.00 · SHIRTS & SHORTS 5 pairs $1.00 / GET THE BARRY HABIT… AND SAVE! — Camden Courier-Post, July 30, 1941
Photos — Unit Block of Marlton Avenue
Unit block of Marlton Avenue, 2004–2007. The corner building at 35 Marlton housed Estevez Grocery in its final years before demolition.
3 Hurt in Collision on Wilson Boulevard — 27 Marlton Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
Three persons were injured in an automobile crash at Admiral Wilson and Baird Boulevards yesterday when a machine driven by a Camden man was in collision with an automobile driven by a Bridgeton man.
The most seriously injured was John Kaus, Jr., 19, of 1738 Tioga Street. He suffered a severed tendon of the right hand. Walter Connell, of 27 Marlton Avenue, driver of one machine, was cut about the head.
Anthony Batani, of Bridgeton, driver of the other car, was cut about the hands. J. R. Boston, of 718 Pearl Street, took all the injured to West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital.
Taken into custody while alone in the grand stand of the Ottawa baseball team at Parkside late on Wednesday night by Detective Frank H. Miller, Mrs. Lulu Genther, of 33 Marlton avenue, and Alfred Ivins, of 537 Birch street, were yesterday committed by Justice Wright, of Camden, in default of $500 bail each on a charge preferred by the woman's husband, Arthur Genther. The specific date named in the complaint is August 6, at which time Detective Miller avers he was only a few yards from the couple while they were sojourning in a secluded spot at Knight Park, Collingswood. The Genthers have two children, a boy of 6 and a girl of 5. Genther said last night that he would begin immediate proceedings for divorce. — Philadelphia Inquirer, August 15, 1913.
Raymond E. Banford — 26 Marlton Avenue
Raymond E. Banford, son of William and Verna Banford of 26 Marlton Avenue.
Seaman First Class Richard M. Tull — 47 Marlton Avenue
22 Marlton Avenue, 1929 — John DiLorenzo residence. Louis Schlam and Walter Smith are noted in connection with this address. Camden Courier-Post, September 17, 1929.
Intersection of Marlton Avenue & Berwick Street
Looking northwest from Berwick Street toward 35–67 Marlton Avenue, April 14, 2004.
100 Block of Marlton Avenue
100 Block of Marlton Avenue
City directory records, 1890s–2011.
101 Marlton Avenue
101 Marlton Avenue — 100 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1900
Marcus W. Elder & Family — Marcus W. & Frances Elder; Ralph B. Elder
1900
Marcus W. Elder & Family
1924–1929
Joseph Sheets
1947
William R. Keys
1969
No Listing
101–103 Marlton Avenue
101–103 Marlton Avenue — 100 Block of Marlton Avenue
Edward Laird, 14, of 15 Marlton pike, Camden, escaped with brush burns on his forehead when his bicycle was in collision Saturday night with an automobile driven by William F. Neuber, 24, of 411 Penn street, on the Admiral Wilson boulevard near Central airport.
Neuber took the boy to Cooper hospital, where he was treated and sent home, and then reported to Pennsauken police. He was not held.
Mrs. Sarah Maloney, 44, of 1468 Kenwood avenue, and her daughter, Marie, 4, received cuts and bruises when an automobile driven by John Maloney, husband and father of the victims, was in collision with a car driven by Lawrence Shover, 29, of Cherry street, Medford, at Marlton yesterday. Shover was fined $3 by Justice of the Peace John A. Dickinson, of Marlton, on a charge of careless driving. — Camden Courier-Post, April 13, 1936.
Demolition of 101–103 Marlton Avenue
State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs —
GOVERNOR CORZINE, DCA AND ATTORNEY GENERAL INITIATE DEMOLITION OF ABANDONED STRUCTURES IN CAMDEN
TRENTON, N.J. – Governor Jon S. Corzine, Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Joseph Doria, Attorney General Anne Milgram and Camden officials today participated in a ceremony that saw the demolition of an abandoned housing complex at 101–103 Marlton Avenue in Camden. The building is one of several to be targeted for demolition throughout the City.
“Demolishing these buildings is essential to the revitalization of Camden,” said Governor Jon S. Corzine. “Today, we are continuing our efforts to bring about meaningful change by taking a significant step to curtail violence and unlawful activity. While this project is about tearing down, New Jersey remains steadfast in building up Camden.”
Approximately 80 buildings are set to be demolished throughout Camden as a result of this initiative. The buildings were identified by the New Jersey State Police and City of Camden Police as sites of criminal activity. The demolition initiative was divided into two phases: Phase 1 involves the demolition of nine City-owned buildings, including 101–103 Marlton Avenue. Marlton Avenue was the first to be demolished and the additional buildings will be brought down within the next few weeks. Phase II involves the demolition of approximately 70 structures and will be carried out over the next several months.
“Today is representative of Governor Corzine’s continued commitment to revitalize Camden and create a better quality of life for its residents,” said DCA Commissioner Joseph Doria. “The demolition of these buildings presents a unique opportunity to start anew and create great opportunities for the City.”
“Demolishing these houses is part of a bigger project to take back the streets of Camden from the gangs who traffic in gangs and drugs,’’ said Attorney General Anne Milgram. “Abandoned homes serve as magnets for illegal activity. The goal of making Camden’s streets safe demands that we use all available enforcement powers, whether they are law enforcement or code enforcement. These demolitions show the potential when we use all available tools to improve the safety and security of our streets.”
The other 7 locations to be demolished in Phase 1 are 50 North 24th Street, 142 North 24th Street, 21 North 25th Street, 23 North 25th Street, 1046 Princess Avenue, 1414 Sheridan Street and 2411 South 8th Street. W. Hargrove Demolition Company, located in Camden, will be doing the demolitions and funding is provided through the DCA. — State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, June 27, 2008.
Photos — 100 Block of Marlton Avenue
Left: 105–107 Marlton Avenue, May 2008. Right: John W. Yates Jr., whose family lived at 107 Marlton Avenue in the 1890s–1910s.
68–70 Marlton Avenue: Coward Plumbing & Heating Company, 1955. 70 Marlton Avenue, Robert C. Ingham & Family, Camden Post-Telegram, September 17, 1923.
Gick & Bingemann, Inc. — 111 Marlton Avenue
Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Camden Forest No. 5 —
Let Us Solve Your Transportation — Buses Chartered for All Occasions — We take you and bring you back safely — GICK & BINGEMANN, Inc. — Bell Phone, 1889 — 111 MARLTON AVE. — Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Camden Forest No. 5, 6th Annual Show Program, “The More The Merrier!” April 23–25, 1931.
Penn Jersey Fuel Co. — 114 & 131 Marlton Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
AL of East Camden Coal Co. is SELLING FUEL OIL — DISCOUNT for CASH — We specialize in BRYANT heating, no loss of heat. — Conversions complete $299 — PENN JERSEY FUEL CO. — 24th & Marlton Pike, Camden — WO 4-0716 — Camden Courier-Post, October 27, 1955.
Penn Jersey Coal & Fuel Co., 131 Marlton Avenue — 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages.
Camden Fire Department Engine Company 9 — 155 Marlton Avenue
May 1960 photograph of Camden Fire Department Engine Company 9 taken on Marlton Avenue facing southwest. Crown Cleaners at 155 Marlton Avenue and Bernie's Tire Service, 145 Marlton Avenue, are visible behind the apparatus.
Camden Fire Department Engine Company 3 — 175 Marlton Avenue
May 1960 photograph of Camden Fire Department Engine Company 3 turning south onto Westminster Street from 100 block of Marlton Avenue. The Carvel Ice Cream stand is visible behind the apparatus; this was a Carvel franchise for many years. Also: 175 Marlton Avenue as Dee’s Ice Cream, spring 1977; J & R Phillips Auto Repair Corporation at 195 Marlton Avenue, 1991.
Intersection of Marlton Avenue, 24th Street & Bank Street
Intersection of Marlton Avenue and Bank Street, looking east from Federal Street, March 11, 1960; and looking northwest from Baird Boulevard, April 14, 2004.
Intersection of Marlton Avenue & Baird Boulevard
Intersection of Marlton Avenue and Baird Boulevard: looking northwest in 1930, 1931, and 2004; northeast corner, August 20, 2011.
200 block of Marlton Avenue: H.S.A. Fabricators Inc. at 202 Marlton (1955 NJB Yellow Pages); 245 Marlton Avenue, Albert F. Bealor’s gas station, c.1940 and as an Esso station.
Commercial establishments on the 200 block of Marlton Avenue: Famous Delicatessen (278), Morris Ostroff kosher meats (280), South Jersey Television Company (283), Andy’s Shoe Repair (285), and Arlyne Dress Shoppe (290) — 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages ads.
300 Block of Marlton Avenue
300 Block of Marlton Avenue
City directory records, 1924–2020.
300 Marlton Avenue
300 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1929
William A. Lieberman — service station
1929
William A. Lieberman
1947
Mrs. Josephine Lieberman — grocery
1947
Mrs. Josephine Lieberman
1969
J&L Shoppe
301 Marlton Avenue
301 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1924–1929
Henry J. Eichfeld
1947
Ernest A. Eichfeld
1969
Michael Melissas — attorney
1969
Michael Melissas
302 Marlton Avenue
302 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
J&L Shoppe Luncheonette
309 Marlton Avenue
309 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
Dr. Morton Schulman; Dr. S.R. Weiss
1969
Dr. Morton Schulman
1969
Dr. S.R. Weiss
309B Marlton Avenue
309B Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
A. Susman
312 Marlton Avenue
312 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1950
Owen D. Gale — Camden Fire Department
314 Marlton Avenue
314 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
Frank Nelson; K.E. Nelson
1969
Frank Nelson
1969
K.E. Nelson
316A Marlton Avenue
316A Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
R. Barasso
318 Marlton Avenue
318 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
Mrs. Anna R. Miller
319 Marlton Avenue
319 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
Factory Shoe Outlet; Salvatore's Hair Styling
1969
Factory Shoe Outlet
1969
Salvatore's Hair Styling
319–333 Marlton Avenue
319–333 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1940s–2020
Strip mall — site of several fires including April 17, 2009
321 Marlton Avenue
321 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1955–1970s
Kiddieland — Joseph Pollock
1955
New Jersey Bell Telephone
325 Marlton Avenue
325 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1955
Naython's Shoes
1955
New Jersey Bell Telephone
327 Marlton Avenue
327 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1955
Binder's Rexall Pharmacy
1955
New Jersey Bell Telephone
1969
Allen Pharmacy
329 Marlton Avenue
329 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
Marlton Bakery
333 Marlton Avenue
333 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1954
Tom's Liquor Store — Thomas J. Hamilton
1954
Tom's Liquor Store
336 Marlton Avenue
336 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
A.J. Gressel; Mrs. Alice A. Robinson; 336A John Sirisky; 336C Mrs. Bella Waldman
341 Marlton Avenue
341 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
James Mastro
341B Marlton Avenue
341B Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
George A. Wenghofer
342 Marlton Avenue
342 Marlton Avenue — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1947
No Listing
1969
M. Alter; Samuel Katz; Washington Park Apartments office; 342C E. Kable; 342D Florence Kember
Take notice that Tom’s Liquor Store, Inc., has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden for a Plenary Retail Distribution License for premises situated at 333 Marlton Ave., Camden, N. J.
The officers of this corporation and the offices they hold are: Thomas J. Hamilton, 3048 No. Congress Road, Camden, N. J., President. Margaret M. Hamilton, 3048 No. Congress Road, Camden, N. J., Secretary-Treasurer. The above named persons constitute all the officers, directors and stockholders of applicant corporation. Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to Mary K. MacClennan, Deputy City Clerk of Camden.
(Signed) TOM’S LIQUOR STORE, Inc. 333 Marlton Ave., Camden, N. J. ($7.50) — Camden Courier-Post, June 12, 1954.
April 17, 2009 Fire — 319–333 Marlton Avenue
April 17, 2009. Companies were dispatched to a building fire at the Dollar Store at Marlton Ave. and Benson St. First companies in reported heavy smoke from a strip of stores. The battalion chief hit a second alarm and then a third within just a few more minutes. The Dollar Store was becoming well-involved and smoke was showing from the entire row of the one-story building, about 200 feet long. It took about three hours to get the fire under control, but the entire building was destroyed. Two firefighters and a police officer suffered smoke inhalation.
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367A Marlton Avenue (Mrs. Frances Brooks, 1967) and 367B Marlton Avenue (Mrs. Leah Burn, 1967). Residents pictured include Joseph Kane, Leonard Oshushek, John Brzozowski, and Spencer Smith Jr. — Camden Courier-Post, June 2, 1967.
Ninth Street Tavern — 397 Marlton Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Take notice that Ninth St. Tavern, Inc., trading as Ninth St. Tavern, has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the City of Camden for a Plenary Retail Consumption License for premises situated at 1478 S. 9th St., Camden, N.J.
Andrew J. Mayer, President, 2909 Royden St., Camden. Virginia H. Mayer, Vice President, 2909 Royden St., Camden. Robert C. Hurff, Treasurer, 397 Marlton Pike, Camden.
Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to John T. Odorisio, Clerk of the City of Camden. (Signed) ANDREW J. MAYER, President. 2909 Royden Street, Camden, N.J. ($12.96) — Camden Courier-Post, July 18, 1962.
Photos — 300 Block of Marlton Avenue
300 block of Marlton Avenue businesses: Kiddieland at 321 Marlton, Naython’s Shoes at 325, and Binder’s Rexall Pharmacy at 327 — 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages ads.
383–385 Marlton Avenue, March 4, 2005.
Intersection of Marlton Avenue & Berkley Street
Intersection of Berkley Street and Marlton Avenue. Erlton Italian Bakery (aka Danny Loprete Bakery) operated at this corner from 1966 to 2007.
400 Block of Marlton Avenue
400 Block of Marlton Avenue
City directory records, 1924–2007.
400–402 Marlton Avenue
400–402 Marlton Avenue — 400 Block of Marlton Avenue
Erlton Italian Bakery at 400–402 Marlton Avenue (1966–2007); Rudolph’s Food Market at 402 Marlton, 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages.
Intersection of Marlton Avenue & South 27th Street
For Atmosphere That’s Different — RODEO RAY’S DUDE RANCH — 27th & Marlton Pike, Pennsauken — DANCING and Entertainment — Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. and Sun., featuring our new band PAUL MILLER AND HIS RHYTHM BOYS — One of South Jersey’s Finest Dance Floors — Special Prices on Food and Drinks Wednesday and Thursday — Camden Courier-Post, February 11, 1938. See: Rodeo Ray’s Dude Ranch
1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory listing for the intersection of Marlton Avenue and 27th Street.
600 Block of Marlton Avenue
600 Block of Marlton Avenue
City directory records, 1955–2016.
620 Marlton Avenue
620 Marlton Avenue — 600 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1969
Leon Gottlieb & Family
1980
Paul Colon
666 Marlton Avenue
666 Marlton Avenue — 600 Block of Marlton Avenue
Year
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Name
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1955
Federici Brothers Inc. — building contractors
1955
Federici Brothers Inc
1969
A. Federici; Paul's Towing Service; Paul's Welding Service
620 Marlton Avenue — Leon Gottlieb & Family, 1969.
680 Marlton Avenue: Johnson’s Esso Service Station (1955–1959) from the 1955 New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages; and as The Garage in 2016 — no sign, doesn’t advertise, and has been doing good work since the 1950s!
