Welcome! Press photo of Miss Vickie as a Go Go dancer Miss Vickie had a store at Main Street and Forklanding Road in 1995 called the Aqua Luna which was a "New Age boutique." Almost 100 years ago- 1922-Background- Maple Shade was a part of Chester Township. It wanted to be connected to Moorestown's water works and have many improvements. If it got enough people (voters) it could gain more committeemen and more votes and get whatever it wanted. Actually that is probably a result (cause and effect), but also if there were more homes then there was more the justifiable need for the improvements and tax revenue. Anyhow, Moorestown since trying to separate in 1917 wanted them "off their backs." When do you think most of the Barlow bungalows were built? Before Moorestown separated in 1922? Around the time of the Ben. Franklin Bridge opening in 1926? Barlow & Company began in 1912 but incorporated in 1921 and in 1922 and 1923 most of the Barlow Built Bungalows (a sales phrase we first see in 1922) were built.
From the New Jersey Mirror newspaper, March 29, 1922-
The action of the legislature was greatly opposed by residents of Maple Shade, but they have not requested the right to participate in the impending election, because it appears that voters are somewhat divided on the proposed change. Thomas J.S. Barlow, one of the founders of Maple Shade, says that the town might have a hard struggle at first but must face the inevitable. The town is developing at a rapid pace. an evidence of which is the fact that more than 100 new houses will be erected in the town this year. Many persons feel certain that the town will become self-supporting quite rapidly.
From the Camden Post Telegram, Friday December 1, 1922-
Pictures of Maple Shade book is done and available-Dennis' books on LuluGreat article on Brooks/ McElwee family and last pandemic-Photos Shared-
Here are some photos people sent me- I still have some Books for sale-The Maple Shade Historical Society ordered 20 "Maple Shade, a Village in Chester Twp." books. I sold about 10 already and have 10 left. If local and want a copy they are 20 dollars. dennisleeweaver@verizon.net  A friend of mine added the "MS Village book" to his local history books library. I see he has books on Marlton, Levitt town, Willingboro, The Pine Barrons, Haddonfield, etc... Turkey FarmsThere were two turkey farms in Maple Shade. One was on Orchard Ave. owned by John and Therese Martin. (Swiss French) Another was on Kings Highway owned by the Martinovich family. Across the street from the Martin's turkey farm on Orchard Ave. was Rudy Zillincar's farm where he sold eggs. He was known as "the egg man." He left the eggs out and you took them and paid by the honor system. The Evan Martinovich turkey farm was on Kings Highway just west of Lenola Rd. aprox. where the Iron Hill Restaurant is now.
Here are some newspaper articles on the Martinovich turkey farm- Website Announcements-
I need to talk to Bill Gerkens. I lost your email addy and need to get in touch so please email me.
Someone bought a copy of each of the three books off Lulu on August 2, 2020. There was spelling errors and things changed and 6 additional pages added to the "Village book" soon after and I made it right on the 3 other copies sold besides this sale. If you are local I can exchange you with the corrected book at some point.
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