Here in Denver, I was trying to explain to a co-worker what the Pennsauken Mart was like. It was...different for sure. One could get a haircut, a '45' or a kitten all for about 50 cents each...and probably obtain all within 15 feet of each other.

A visual for my co-worker was found in the link below; it contains a few nostalgic Philadelphia and suburban NJ pictures.

http://www.cglen.com/SendIns/PREV/201006/NJ.htm

Enjoy !

 

Wow -- thanks for the memories. Horn and Hardart -- it was SO exciting to go in there when we went to downtown Philly for the parade (Mummer's -- do they still have the Mummer's Parade on New Year's Day?) -- Dad would give me a dime (or, gasp! a quarter!) and I'd get to pick out whatever I wanted.

 

I'm glad the diving horse is gone though. That always made me really sad.

 

Jeannie

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 8:30 AM, mykulmak <michaelmaclauchlan@...> wrote:

 

Here in Denver, I was trying to explain to a co-worker what the Pennsauken Mart was like. It was...different for sure. One could get a haircut, a '45' or a kitten all for about 50 cents each...and probably obtain all within 15 feet of each other.

A visual for my co-worker was found in the link below; it contains a few nostalgic Philadelphia and suburban NJ pictures.

http://www.cglen.com/SendIns/PREV/201006/NJ.htm

Enjoy !

 

Thank you for the recent postings of the Mart-related videos. The Bazaar reminded me of the Pennsauken and perhaps Montgomery Marts (cousins?)

Hearing the interviews in the vid below, I'm reminded of the unique accents of Philly area speakers. I've lived away from the Philly area since the early 70's, and probably lost most of my accent; yet when I visit, or see/hear these videos, I'm amazed/charmed how strong the accents are.

When approached by a Philly area tourist/visitor/transplant visiting Colorado, I can usually tell they are from the Philly area (yet I can't discern the similar Baltimore area accent -- I must be getting old).

How we Philadelphians (and surrounding communities) pronounce 'water' (waa-der) or, in my parents' case, 'institute' (inz-tea-toot) helps to place the speaker. Other words like spicket/spickot for faucet or pavement for sidewalk also seem to be regional to the Philly area -- perhaps leftovers from colonial days?

Anyway, the familiar sounds/accents remind me of 'home' and for that I am grateful.

M

Here is the direct link to the Bazaar interviews:
http://youtu.be/aozC2a2qaUY

--- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, "Adrian Hickman" <ahickman@...> wrote:
>
> Some of you might also remember a place in Clifton Heights, PA, similar to
> the Marts, called the BAZAAR OF ALL NATIONS. There is actually a documentary
> out now available on DVD, and this is the website.
>
>
>
> http://www.thebazaarofallnations.com/
>
>
>
> Also, there is also a Quakertown Mart, or Q-Mart that is still open, but
> part of it was damaged by fire last year,
>
>
>
> Adrian Hickman
>
>
>
> FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/adimike55
>
> TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/adimike55
>
> Blog: http://www.adrianhickman.com
>

 

I try to go every year, as I'm from South Philly (but live in South Jersey now).  This year for the first time I took my four year old grandson to expeience the magic and he loved it.  Tradition rules in Philly, to this day.

Jean
"Be kinder than necessary, because everyone
you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 10:43 PM, <LeeDebbie@...> wrote:

Yes, Jeannie the Mummer's Parade is still a New Year's Day treat. I went to one parade when I was about 16. That was fun. But, I wouldn't care to go again.

 

Debbie

 

In a message dated 5/26/2011 11:46:54 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, j.triol@... writes:

 

Wow -- thanks for the memories. Horn and Hardart -- it was SO exciting to go in there when we went to downtown Philly for the parade (Mummer's -- do they still have the Mummer's Parade on New Year's Day?) -- Dad would give me a dime (or, gasp! a quarter!) and I'd get to pick out whatever I wanted.

 

I'm glad the diving horse is gone though. That always made me really sad.

 

Jeannie

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 8:30 AM, mykulmak <michaelmaclauchlan@...> wrote:

 

Here in Denver, I was trying to explain to a co-worker what the Pennsauken Mart was like. It was...different for sure. One could get a haircut, a '45' or a kitten all for about 50 cents each...and probably obtain all within 15 feet of each other.

A visual for my co-worker was found in the link below; it contains a few nostalgic Philadelphia and suburban NJ pictures.

http://www.cglen.com/SendIns/PREV/201006/NJ.htm

Enjoy !

 

The vendors from the Pennsauken Mart were moved to the new building that was built in Willingboro, NJ called the GrandMarketPlace. Regards, Paula  PS The Amish food there is wonderful.     --- On Thu, 5/26/11, LeeDebbie@... <LeeDebbie@...> wrote: From: LeeDebbie@... <LeeDebbie@...> Subject: Re: [Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners] Haircut, 45, or kitten for 50 cents To: Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 10:41 PM   While I had never been to the Pennsauken Mart, I have been to several Farmer's Markets in Pennsylvania. My favorite was The Montgomery Farmers Market on Route 309. There was a bakery at the front door that specialized in home made cinnamon buns and three kinds of cheese cake. They made the buns all day until closing and I think they sold them all. They were so tasty! There are two other Farmer's Markets that are still operating, one is in Gilbertsville and the other is in Adamstown called The Green Dragon. Both are wonderful places with auctions and animals for sale as well as everything else that can be imagined.   I enjoyed visiting the link you posted. I remember Lit Brother's Christmas and Easter displays. They were all animated.  I remember riding on the Reading Railroad from Wissaheckon into the Reading Terminal. Oh, and the Reading Market is still in operation.   Debbie   In a message dated 5/26/2011 11:30:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, michaelmaclauchlan@... writes:   Here in Denver, I was trying to explain to a co-worker what the Pennsauken Mart was like. It was...different for sure. One could get a haircut, a '45' or a kitten all for about 50 cents each...and probably obtain all within 15 feet of each other. A visual for my co-worker was found in the link below; it contains a few nostalgic Philadelphia and suburban NJ pictures. http://www.cglen.com/SendIns/PREV/201006/NJ.htm Enjoy !

 

Oh Debbie, memories...when I was growing up in Chester County, my best friend's grandfather had a horseradish farm. He would grind it in the barn and we used to LOVE running in and out of the barn with our noses and eyes burning. I LOVE that smell -- it's a smell of some of my most cherished times as a child.

 

Jeannie

On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 1:51 PM, <LeeDebbie@...> wrote:

 

Oh wow! Willingboro is just down Route 130! I do enjoy good Amish foods. I love their fresh horse radish.

 

Debbie

 

 

In a message dated 5/27/2011 9:34:34 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, belmontangel@... writes:

 

The vendors from the Pennsauken Mart were moved to the new building that was built in Willingboro, NJ called the GrandMarketPlace. Regards, Paula  PS The Amish food there is wonderful.     --- On Thu, 5/26/11, LeeDebbie@... <LeeDebbie@...> wrote: From: LeeDebbie@... <LeeDebbie@...> Subject: Re: [Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners] Haircut, 45, or kitten for 50 cents To: Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, May 26, 2011, 10:41 PM   While I had never been to the Pennsauken Mart, I have been to several Farmer's Markets in Pennsylvania. My favorite was The Montgomery Farmers Market on Route 309. There was a bakery at the front door that specialized in home made cinnamon buns and three kinds of cheese cake. They made the buns all day until closing and I think they sold them all. They were so tasty! There are two other Farmer's Markets that are still operating, one is in Gilbertsville and the other is in Adamstown called The Green Dragon. Both are wonderful places with auctions and animals for sale as well as everything else that can be imagined.   I enjoyed visiting the link you posted. I remember Lit Brother's Christmas and Easter displays. They were all animated.  I remember riding on the Reading Railroad from Wissaheckon into the Reading Terminal. Oh, and the Reading Market is still in operation.   Debbie   In a message dated 5/26/2011 11:30:08 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, michaelmaclauchlan@... writes:   Here in Denver, I was trying to explain to a co-worker what the Pennsauken Mart was like. It was...different for sure. One could get a haircut, a '45' or a kitten all for about 50 cents each...and probably obtain all within 15 feet of each other. A visual for my co-worker was found in the link below; it contains a few nostalgic Philadelphia and suburban NJ pictures. http://www.cglen.com/SendIns/PREV/201006/NJ.htm Enjoy !

 

It was me who commented about the Mart Pretzels...located now on route 130 Cinnaminson NJ...in the Pep boys shopping center...if you need more details or directions inbox me...makeupmindy@... the pretzels are by the same owners...hours are limited...know they are open on weekends...not sure about begging of week though...

-----Original Message-----
From: bakerjohnp1958 <bakerjohnp1958@...>
To: Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners <Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 12:36 pm
Subject: [Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners] Re: Haircut, 45, or kitten for 50 cents

 

Love all the posts, all the info

--- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, "Jessica" <purvapoonya@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks so much for posting this! I lived in Pennsauken, Merchantville section from age 4 to 17 and I do remember The Mart! I've enjoyed reading all the memories of everyone and can also relate to being able to 'spot a philly accent' anywhere as I was born in Altoona, believe me the accent is thicker in the mountains.
> My Mart memory is comic books for 10 cents, I was allowed to get 10 but usually came home with 12 or 13, how could a Dad say no? I remember how the vendors would stand in the front of their stores, talking you in, it gave the place a carnival type atmosphere. Thanks for those photos and video, I had forgotten those hanging signs!
> Jeannie, I remember the diving horse too, I have a vivid memory of my grandfather running down the boardwalk with me so as not to miss it. I too, felt sad for the horses. Don't know if you know of it but Disney made a movie in 1991 about the girl who was blinded in a dive. Here is a link to that -
> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103262/
> In case that doesn't work, it is called 'Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken'
> Lastly, I know I read a posting from someone about where the pretzel vendor from The Mart went, oh the wonderful memories of those pretzels! I cannot find it again, I've looked threw all the messages twice. I am still in the South Jersey area, I'd love to take my kids there. Can someone re-post that? I'd really appreciate it! I believe it was a person who said they owned the record shop in The Mart - I remember that record shop well! I am also loving knowing where most of the vendors went to, someone posted the Grand Market Place, I'll be sure to go there and check it out.
> oh, and let's not forget the famous warsch (wash) from Pa!
> :)
> Jessica
>
> --- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, "mykulmak" <michaelmaclauchlan@> wrote:
> >
> > Here in Denver, I was trying to explain to a co-worker what the Pennsauken Mart was like. It was...different for sure. One could get a haircut, a '45' or a kitten all for about 50 cents each...and probably obtain all within 15 feet of each other.
> >
> > A visual for my co-worker was found in the link below; it contains a few nostalgic Philadelphia and suburban NJ pictures.
> >
> > http://www.cglen.com/SendIns/PREV/201006/NJ.htm
> >
> > Enjoy !
> >
>

 

GL's birthday?

Looking at a few places on the Internet, the year, and birth place is listed, but not the month/day.

Interestingly, most sites have Gene born in Cleveland, but IMDB, (the source for film and TV) lists NYC.

I note he turns/ed 80 this year. Wish I could send, or better still, celebrate, his birthday with him.

M

 

Ugh! Now you have me craving a water ice and a nice, fresh, soft pretzel with mustard! <VBG> Shame on you!  I'll tell you, the best soft pretzel experience I had when I was a kid. I'd bought a water ice and a pretzel and got caught in a thunder storm as I ran home with my treasures. Yum, rain water mixed with a salty soft pretzel!

 

Debbie

 

In a message dated 5/28/2011 7:52:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, makeupmindy@... writes:

 

It was me who commented about the Mart Pretzels...located now on route 130 Cinnaminson NJ...in the Pep boys shopping center...if you need more details or directions inbox me...makeupmindy@... the pretzels are by the same owners...hours are limited...know they are open on weekends...not sure about begging of week though...

-----Original Message-----
From: bakerjohnp1958 <bakerjohnp1958@...>
To: Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners <Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, May 28, 2011 12:36 pm
Subject: [Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners] Re: Haircut, 45, or kitten for 50 cents

 

Love all the posts, all the info

--- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, "Jessica" <purvapoonya@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks so much for posting this! I lived in Pennsauken, Merchantville section from age 4 to 17 and I do remember The Mart! I've enjoyed reading all the memories of everyone and can also relate to being able to 'spot a philly accent' anywhere as I was born in Altoona, believe me the accent is thicker in the mountains.
> My Mart memory is comic books for 10 cents, I was allowed to get 10 but usually came home with 12 or 13, how could a Dad say no? I remember how the vendors would stand in the front of their stores, talking you in, it gave the place a carnival type atmosphere. Thanks for those photos and video, I had forgotten those hanging signs!
> Jeannie, I remember the diving horse too, I have a vivid memory of my grandfather running down the boardwalk with me so as not to miss it. I too, felt sad for the horses. Don't know if you know of it but Disney made a movie in 1991 about the girl who was blinded in a dive. Here is a link to that -
> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103262/
> In case that doesn't work, it is called 'Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken'
> Lastly, I know I read a posting from someone about where the pretzel vendor from The Mart went, oh the wonderful memories of those pretzels! I cannot find it again, I've looked threw all the messages twice. I am still in the South Jersey area, I'd love to take my kids there. Can someone re-post that? I'd really appreciate it! I believe it was a person who said they owned the record shop in The Mart - I remember that record shop well! I am also loving knowing where most of the vendors went to, someone posted the Grand Market Place, I'll be sure to go there and check it out.
> oh, and let's not forget the famous warsch (wash) from Pa!
> :)
> Jessica
>
> --- In Gene_Londons_Cartoon_Corners@yahoogroups.com, "mykulmak" <michaelmaclauchlan@> wrote:
> >
> > Here in Denver, I was trying to explain to a co-worker what the Pennsauken Mart was like. It was...different for sure. One could get a haircut, a '45' or a kitten all for about 50 cents each...and probably obtain all within 15 feet of each other.
> >
> > A visual for my co-worker was found in the link below; it contains a few nostalgic Philadelphia and suburban NJ pictures.
> >
> > http://www.cglen.com/SendIns/PREV/201006/NJ.htm
> >
> > Enjoy !
> >
>