Flemington in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stangl Pottery Outlet & Showroom
Photographed By Alan Edelson, February 11, 2009
1. Stangl Pottery Outlet & Showroom Marker
This building Served as Fulper Pottery Company's factory #2 from 1924 until 1935. The three large kilns in this building are the last known commercial pottery kilns of this type in the State of New Jersey. In 1935 all manufacturing was transferred to factory #3 in Trenton and this building was utilized as a factory outlet and showroom. Stangl's Flemington outlet was renowned for dinnerware bargains of first and second quality. Notable celebrities frequenting this shop during the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s included band leader Paul Whiteman, Actress Zasu Pitts, and Actor Ralph Bellamy. In 1978 the building and property was sold to Pfaltzgraff of York, PA and has continued as a pottery outlet and showroom.Erected by Historic Flemington.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.
Location. 40° 30.438′ N, 74° 51.747′ W. Marker is in Flemington, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is on Stangl Road near Mine Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Log Cabin & Ground Hog Kiln (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fulper Pottery Factory #1 (about 600 feet away); Fulper Family Residences (about 700 feet away); Tuccamirgan Park (about 800 feet away); Fulper House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fleming Castle (approx. 0.2 miles away); South Branch Of Central R.R. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flemington Railroad Company (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flemington.
Photographed By Alan Edelson, February 11, 2009
2. Stangl Pottery Outlet & Showroom
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,636 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Picture of the kilns. • Can you help?
