Harbison Dairy Milk Bottle

Mary: 20th Jun 2008 - 00:24 GMT

I love this shot. What memories it brings to mind. Some good, some bad. Bad was when I had to walk home after dark. The giant factory building enhanced my fear and the darkness. Good were the milk crates and moving rail that we kids in the neighborhood used to hop on and ride down,down,down. What fun. We also climbed the fire escape on the factory that was to the left of the dairy. Good was also when this street was covered with snow. My spirits were lifted as the blanket of white covered the dreariness of the factory wall and the horse manure that covered the street as the dairy horses went up and down Abigail Street with milk deliveries. Good was also Mike the milkman who always had a smile for us kids.

Thom Cartmell: 4th Jul 2008 - 07:06 GMT

I lived at Susquehanna ave and Trenton Ave. 2129 E. Susquehanna ave. I grew up there in the 40's and 50's I remember Mike. Damn I remember the Horse Drawn Milk Wagons and Mike. I think his horses name was Jerry if I am not Mistaken. My mother always knew when I was looking at the Horses. I came home with a Black Screen Print on my Nose I even loved the Smell of the Stable. there. Now I live in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Retired from the Military 25 years service. If You know me write me. Thom Cartmell, sargee7@honduras.com. Went to Hackett School, and Penn Treaty Jr High

Fran Jetcyk: 19th Nov 2008 - 14:04 GMT

I am looking for a picture of the wagon and horse that delivered milk. I forget the horse's name that thrilled me on Columbia Ave. in the early '50's. I fed him or her doughnuts from Marzell's Bakery down the street, and I would love to download or purchase a photo. This was very special to me. I visited the Philadelphia Archives website and could not find anything. If you can direst me to a resource, I would greatly appreciate it.

I remember Mike the Milkman: 1st Mar 2009 - 19:00 GMT

His Horses Name was "Jerry" Delivered Susquehanna ave, Trenton ave, York St (Hackett School)etc. Someone from Kensington drop me a line if You lived anywhere in Kensington. Thanx,

SARGE aka Thom Cartmell, US Army ABN Retired
sargee7@honduras.com