Through out time, people come to the barber shop not only to get a haircut and a shave; but to get the news of the day. Carey's Avenue Barber Shop is no different. So come on in for a haircut, a shave, and a little bit of talk and news.
Wilkes-Barre was called the Diamond City. Because of the abundance of black diamonds coming from the ground created coal mining, manufacturing, and railroad jobs in the region. This industry flourished during the 19th and 20th centuries ending in the late 1950’s and 60’s.
Read MoreThe barber shop is considered a step back in time to an era that probably never existed. One might think walking into the shop that time stopped some time back in the 1920's or 30's; but with three clocks prominently displayed on the walls, time certainly has not stopped.
Read MoreDisney World has hidden Mickeys; The Barber Shop has Hidden Mr. Peanuts. Read more about Mr. Peanut and his importance to Wilkes-Barre as you hang around the barber shop...
Read MoreSitting on a go-kart tire in the shop is an ever growing rubber band ball. Pictured here the ball rests in a a place of honor. Also shown is an older photo of the ball when it was not so grown up.
Read MoreThe coffee table is the resting place for more than just magazines, glasses, cups, and hats. It contains a number of items worth a second look. Open up this entry to read about this special piece of furniture and all it contains.
Read MoreWelcome to Carey's Avenue Barber Shop. I am Daniel Carey, the barber of course.
The purpose of this blog is to inform and amuse you with things in, around,and going on in the barber shop.
In my shop I have multiple collectibles, antiques, and oddities. When customers come in, most will commonly ask about them, wondering why I have an air-boat propeller, a rubber band ball bigger than most people's heads, a hidden Dalek - for all of my Doctor Who fans, and so much more.
I plan to write every week about something, anything, that's in my shop, going on in the shop, and why I have the things I have in here. My shop is a history lesson of sorts, so come on down for a haircut or a hot towel shave and take a look around while you wait or after you're done. There's something in here for everyone to learn about and enjoy.
As I close each week, I'd like to give you something different. One other thing you may not know; but I am connected to about forty other Daniel Carey's on Facebook. We have club called The Daniel Carey Society. Every member differs in background and comes from all around the globe; but we all share one common thing, we are all named Daniel Carey.
