Photo Friday Saturday, 01/22/2022

Paterson Storefronts

Paterson, N.J. was a magnet for Jewish immigrants.  Many of these immigrants were spirited and energetic entrepreneurs who were eager to start their own businesses.  Below are photos taken in 1938 indicating some mom-and-pop stores that were established as part of the Paterson Jewish neighborhoods.

Namkin family business, 113 River St, Paterson NJ, 1938, 1907 Botwick, Toba, Meyer Namkin, Harry Namkin
Paterson, N.J. was a magnet for Jewish immigrants. Many of these immigrants were spirited and energetic entrepreneurs who were eager to start their own businesses. Below are photos taken in 1938 indicating some mom-and-pop stores that were established as part of the Paterson Jewish neighborhoods.
Meyer Namkin, Rosh Hashanah, 1907, Paterson NJ
The image on the top left is of the Namkin family business located at 113 River Street. Pictured L-r are Mr.Botwick, Toba,Meyer Namkin(prop.)and Harry Namkin. The kids are unidentified. The top right image is the Rosh Hashanah card Meyer sent out to his customers in 1907.
Samuel Rosenfeld Paints, 133 River St, Paterson NJ, c.1938
Samuel Rosenfeld Paints located at 133 River St
Louis Block Plumbing & Heating, 243 River St, Paterson NJ, 1938
Louis Block Plumbing & Heating located at 243 River Street.
H. Rosenblum Wholesale Confectionary, 9 Governor St, Paterson NJ, c.1938
31 H. Rosenblum Wholesale Confectionary located at 9 Governor Street.
Abrams Pharmacy, 9 Bridge St, Paterson NJ, c.1938
Abrams Pharmacy, 9 Bridge Street.
Rubin's Cafe, 42 Paterson St, Paterson NJ, c.1938
Rubin’s Cafe located at 42 Paterson Street.
Kosher Meat Market, 164 Governor St, Paterson NJ, c.1938
Unidentified Kosher Meat Market located at 164 Governor Street.