CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY

JOHN REVALLO'S TAVERN
1201 Mechanic Street
Northeast Corner of Louis and Mechanic Streets

The Revallo family owned and operated the bar at 1201 Mechanic Street from the 1920s through the early 1970s. John Revallo resided at 1186 Mechanic Street, on the opposite corner of Louis & Mechanic Streets in the 1930s. According to the 1947 City Directory, the Revallo residence was above the bar, at 1201 Mechanic. 

John Revallo Jr. was living over the bar and operating it by 1959. He remained there until the early 1970s, when the bar was sold. It was known as the B & J Lounge by 1977.

John Revallo Jr. moved to Clementon NJ, where he passed away in February of 1981 at the age of 65.

Camden Courier-Post - June 14, 1939


 

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