Perth Amboy, since 1683

Perth Amboy is a historic waterfront city in northeastern Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, within the New York metropolitan area. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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343 years of Perth Amboy

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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