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• 1 2019-05-15T14:51:51+00:00 The Story of Dr. Luffbary and his Impact on Glassboro 7 plain 2019-05-15T15:13:56+00:00

  During the time of the Spanish Flu Epidemic, Glassboro just like the rest of the country was faced with many hardships, including curing those directly effected by this deadly outbreak. Luckily, Glassboro's finest and first doctor, Dr. Luffbary was able to provide his care and expertise to the citizens of Glassboro during this time of need. Dr. Luffbary served the city of Glassboro from 1884 till 1928.
  
  The Luffbary office and house was located on 56 North Main Street from 1884 until 1928. The front of the building faced east, toward what is currently Rowan Blvd. The back of the building faced New Street East. The photograph is dated from 1899, and the camera used to capture this image is faced slightly Northeast. In the photograph above of Dr. Luffbary’s office, by the looks there were several people on the porch, a couple flags attached to the house, no air conditioning, the property was fenced off, and was a two story house.

  In 1862, Meredith Jones Luffbary was born in Glassboro, New Jersey. He is the son of Samuel Luffbary known for his early contributions in education as he was an active school board member. Meredith Jones Luffbary attended school at the Glassboro Academy during his early education and then learned to practice medicine at the Jefferson Hospital School of Medicine. He graduated with his doctorate in 1884, becoming one of Glassboro’s early physicians. Dr. Luffbary’s doctor office and home was located on 56 N Main St, Glassboro, NJ 08028

  (39.704244, -75.111363), a central location and suitable size for the population at the time. This site was previously built by John S. Beckett in 1875 who resided in the home until 1884. Dr. Luffbary practiced medicine for a total of forty-four years; on North Main until 1912 and then at 145 South Main Street, the new location of his home and office.

  Dr. Luffbary was a general practitioner who treated illnesses from the common cold to terminal illnesses. He was seen as a prestigious and credible doctor including among his colleagues who might need a second opinion or his expertise. In 1889, Dr. Lubbary altered and upgraded his office which included an expanded office and a larger waiting room. For many years, Dr. Luffbary also served as a medical practitioner for Glassboro Public Schools. He actively practiced right up to his death, in 1928. As of 1979, the property of 56 North Main Street was owned by Mr. Frank D’Amico who used the property as a barbershop. No physical structure stand today at this specific location. In 1979, the Enterprise, a local newspaper, fondly remembers Dr. Luffbary for his contributions to the Glassboro community.