Old Paterson Storefronts

In 1938 a pictorial house-by-house survey of Paterson, NJ was commissioned for the purposes of assessing taxes. The JHSNJ was fortunate to obtain many of these vintage photos. Below are selected storefront photos depicting the Jewish flavor of life during that era. If you have any historical photos of Jewish life in North Jersey, we would appreciate it if you would consider donating them to our organization.

D. Gitkin & Son Furniture Co., 9 Hamilton Ave, Paterson NJ, circa 1938 — D. Gitkin & Son Furniture Co. 9 Hamilton Ave. Circa 1938.

Namkin Brothers store, Mr. Botwick, Tova Namkin, Myer Namkin, Paterson NJ — Namkin Bros.store, 113 River Street in Paterson. L-r: Mr. Botwick, Toba, Myer, and Harry Namkin. The kids are unidentified. Anybody know them?

Myer Nemkin (Namkin), Rosh Hashanah greeting card, 113 River St, Paterson NJ, Namkim Bros, 1907 — 1907 Rosh Hashanah Greeting from Namkin Bros.store.

Jacobs storefront, 29-31 Main Street, Paterson NJ, clothing textiles, circa 1938 — Jacobs 29-31 Main St. Circa Sept 1938.

Max Richter & Co, Paterson NJ, spreads blankets hosiery — Max Richter & Co Spreads, Blankets, Hosiery. Circa 1938.

Mlotok Beef Co, 12-14 Warren's Alley, circa 1938 — Mlotok Beef Co. 12-14 Warren's Alley. Circa 1938.

Riverside Linen Supply, Lafayette Street, Paterson NJ, Zalon family, Governor Street, linen selling — Riverside Linen Supply on Lafayette Street owned by the Zalon family. Jules Zalon's dad would tow a wagon filled with clean linens up to the top of Governor Street, and then work his way down the long hill towards the river.

Downtown photo, Paterson NJ, Jacobs, Chapman's, Barneys, Newman's Sports Wear TruVal Shirts, Citron Hats — P95 Bonus photo of Downtown Paterson taken in the late 50s or early 60s