sjthings, Author at South Jersey Things That Aren't There Anymore

Christian Admiral Hotel

June 11, 2021 sjthings 0

Originally opened as Hotel Cape May, the Christian Admiral Hotel had a long history of ups and downs. Construction began in 1905 and the hotel opened on April 11, 1908—extremely over-budget. The Cape May Real […]

Moffa’s Farm

April 12, 2021 sjthings 0

Moffa’s Farm Restaurant was a popular eatery in the Blenheim section of Gloucester Township, NJ. Former patrons fondly remember going there for birthday parties, wedding receptions, and all sorts of special occasions. There’s even the […]

Watson’s Restaurant

February 7, 2020 sjthings 0

Watson’s Restaurant at 9th Street and Ocean Ave in Ocean City, New Jersey was known for its fine dining for more than 50 years. This 550 seat restaurant was a family favorite until it was […]

Holly Ravine Farm and Cowtail Dairy Barn

January 10, 2019 sjthings 1

For many years, the Holly Ravine Farm and Cowtail Dairy Barn was a popular destination at the intersection of Springdale and Evesham Roads in Cherry Hill. The dairy barn was a great place to go […]

Montana Mining Company

February 23, 2018 sjthings 1

Who remembers the Montana Mining Company in West Deptford? It was located at 530 Crown Point Rd and was in existence from approximately 1974-1980. Montana Mining was formerly known as The GridIron and even before that, […]

Edmund Scientific Factory Store

December 2, 2016 sjthings 3

You may remember going to Edmund Scientific in Barrington for parts for a science fair project or maybe to peer through their huge periscope. For whatever reason, Edmund Scientific was a very interesting place that […]

Tony Mart

September 19, 2015 sjthings 2

Tony Mart was a popular hot spot “down the shore” in Somers Point, NJ. It was the place to be during the summers from 1945 until it closed in 1982. Many big named Rock-n-roll bands […]

Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour

April 15, 2015 sjthings 0

Who remembers Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour at the Deptford Mall? What a fun atmosphere! Countless birthday parties were held at Farrell’s. Remember the sirens and the banging drums? How about the “pig’s trough,” “the zoo” […]

Latin Casino

March 10, 2015 sjthings 2

In the 1950’s the “Latin” was a popular center city Philadelphia nightclub located on Walnut Street. In 1960, the owners decided to move their operation to Cherry Hill, New Jersey and the the “Latin Casino” was […]

Ponzio’s Brooklawn Diner

March 5, 2015 sjthings 4

One of the South Jersey area’s finest diners, Ponzio’s in Brooklawn was a staple in Gloucester County from the 1960’s to 2008. Many area families frequented Ponzio’s over the years, raving about the great food. […]