Old Paterson Storefronts | Jewish Historical Society

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.

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

Namkin Brothers Store — Namkin Brothers Store, 113 River Street, Paterson, NJ

1907 Rosh Hashanah Greeting — 1907 Rosh Hashanah Greeting from Namkin Bros. store.

Jacobs, Paterson — Jacobs, 29-31 Main Street, Paterson, NJ. Circa 1938

Max Richter & Co — Max Righter & Co., Spreads, Blankets, Hosiery. Circa 1938

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

Riverside Linen Supply — Riverside Linen Supply on Lafayette Street, Paterson, NJ. 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 Paterson late 50's early 60's — Downtown Paterson taken in the late 50's early 60's