West-Jersey pioneer., 1869-02-19
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| In addition to the improvements which
have been already mentioned III tho columns
of the Pioneer, as they occurred in this citv
from time to time, we call attention this woek
to othors, some Of which may have been no.
ticed in our columns before, and if any sro
omitted now which should be mentioned
among the important improvements that are
now taking place, or have taken place within
the past year, We shall be Obliged to any one
who will notify us of the fact.
The city Of Eridgcton, for several yesrs
past, has been improving not only constantly
but rapidly, and the growth is of solid aud
permanent character. Tho style of architec
ture in public buildings aud private residep-
ces is far in advance of that Of former Years.
Our new Jail and Sheriff's residence, compared
4 with the old ones which so long disgraced orr
county, look more like palace than a praon
Our churches and chapcls are mostly ne
modern style, and ftted up in the latest and
oest Manner most Of them having been i'm
proved within the past year. The Pearl 81.
bapust Is now one of the largest and hand.
somest churches in this city, having been re-
built the past year, with large and conyen;ant
chapel adjoining it.
Tho Conimerce street Baptist church has
been greatly improved in appearance during
the past year by the erection of beautiful
spire, with other improvements. The foupda.
tions Of the West Presbyterian church have
been laid, and the building, when completed.
will be among the largest, and perhaps the
handsomest church ediices in this place
The chapel connected with this new church is
nearly completed, and will seat about 300 per-
sons. The second Presbyterian church, on
Pearl street, is nearly ready for occupancy,
having been much enlarged and beautiied.-
The buildings which have been erected on our
business streets lately are of the most impcs-
ing and substantial order. There are none.
perhaps, in our city taller, or presenting
better appearance than Mr.. G. X. Bishops
new three-story brick building, on Commerce
street, below Pearl.
John S. Mitchell has added much to the ap-
pearance of Commerce street by the erection
of his handsome three story brick building, a
short distance below Mr.. Bishops both of
which are occupied by the proprietors and
good tenants.
James J. Reeves has also just had erected
a splendid three story brick building, on Com
merce street, near Mr.. Mitchell's, the second
floor Of which will be occupied by Mr.. Reeves
as law office. The first and third stories
and the basement have been rented by Z. F.
Brewster, who will in short time remove his
stock and fixtures to this new building, which
is we'll adapted for first class drug store,
such as Mr.. Brewster, with his competent as
sistants, know how to conduct.
There is still room for more improvements
in the business part of our city. Commerce
street contains many old and dilapitated
buildings, some of which will, no doubt, soon
give way for others of more modern STYLE
Vacant lots also on this business street will,
no doubt, soon be adorned with handsome
brick buildings, in which an extensive trade
will be transacted. In calling attention to
some improvements in the Sd ward, couple
of weeks since, we did not refer to the follow
ing, which may be of interest to our readers
Paullin, Conovcr 4 Co. are erecting for Mr.
JIM. Moore two story frame cottage, e
feet square, with kitchen back, on Giles St.I
near Broad.
Benjamin Lanning has in course of erection
a two-story double frame house, on Vine
near Fayette street, about the size of Mr.. ]
NJ. Moere's. Isl
Albert Randolph has lately completed 9
nea: two story frame cottage, ON New street
and indications are that Mr.. Randolph will
soon have it well tenanted.
Jacob Keinzle has in course of erection
three double houses in Keinzle's lane.
D. F. W oodruff has lately erected double
house on Atlantic street, J. B. Woodruff 3
double house on Giles street. VIM. G.. Whit
sker has erected double house on Academy
street, and Charles E.. Elmer single house
near Broad street. A double house by Capt
Alfred Ham, on Vine street, the A. M. E.
Parsonage on Bergen street, and single house
on the same street by Stratton Hicks Henry
Bisbing's lime store on Broad street, and
Daniel Bacon's store house, on Vine street,
have also been erected within the past year.
been and are still alive to improvements.
On Franklin street there have been many
improvements within the past year or two.-
Commencing with DR.. John B. BOwen's new
and beautiful residence on Franklin, near
Commerce, we find improvements all along
that handsome street. Mr.. S. G. Porch's res
idence, near DR.. Bowen's, adds much to the
appearance of that street. j. Dilks & Son
have improved the corner of franklin and
Oak streets with their new and commodious
store building. Oak street is also nearly filled
with neat and comfortable dwellings. The
store on Franklin street, which J. NJ. Moore
has to rent, is the only vacant place We know
of in that part of the city. Elmer E. John
sou has also fitted up neat and comfortable
dwelling house on Franklin street.
The City Hotel, on the corner of Franklin
and Broad, kept by Mr.. Eggman, is in better
condition than it has been for long time.-
Mr.. Eggman seems to understand how to keep
q hotel in good style. If We must have
hotels in Bridgeton, let us have them kept in
good order.
Samuel Coombs will soon have completed
his large brick building, corner of Fayette and
Broad streets. The first floor contains three
store rooms. There will be a large hall on the
third floor, and the other part Of the building
will be occupied as dwelling, except what
may be used by those renting the stores. Mr..
Coombs is one of our most popular milkmen,
and aunnliea a 0ood articl le of milk and cream
and deserves to make money enough in the
business to improve our city with fine bnild-
ings, but the firm of Fithian & Ware wno
have also made extensive improvements, on
| the opposite corner, are wide awake, ana up
| to tho times, and those who may become thor
rivals in trade will have to be wide awake also.
As that section of our city is improving SO