Tag: Division Street
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Clare Street
Clare Street, a one-block thoroughfare in South Camden, New Jersey, runs south from 338 Pine Street to 335 Division Street. It holds a distinct place in the city’s history, reflecting both its urban development and changes in community identity over time. Originally named Pine Avenue, this street underwent a name change to Clare Street between…
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Isaac Merrick
A laborer, Isaac Merrick worked at a Catholic cemetery in either Camden or Gloucester City. He later was the subject of a murder-suicide with his adopted daughter.
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Division Street
Division Street was renamed Ramona Gonzalez Street in 1997, honoring a community leader who co-founded the city’s San Juan Bautista parade.
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Zuni Athletic Association
The Zuni Athletic Association sponsored semi-pro sports teams as early as the spring of 1930 and into the early 60s. It appears to have founded in that year. Founding members included Peter Barbalace, Pasquale “Pat” Barbalace, Emil Aceto, John LaPlaca, and Jack O’Neil.
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Amanda Alloway
Amanda Alloway, who was born in New Jersey in November 1843, had a notable life deeply intertwined with the historical tapestry of Camden, New Jersey. She married Joseph Alloway by 1863, and the couple had three children: Charles, born in December 1863, Joseph, born on November 22, 1865, and Ida May, born around 1867. The…
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New name for Camden street near planned HQ
CAMDEN – City Council members voted Tuesday to rename one block of Mount Ephraim Avenue to Subaru Drive.
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Police Investigate 3 Fires in 4 Hours In One Section
Police today are investigating the possibility that three fires Wednesday within a quarter-mile area inside of three hours and 46 minutes were the work of a firebug.
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JOE MONTANA WED TO MISS PALLADINO
Miss Emma Palladino, one of the fairest daughters of Camden’s “Little Italy” yesterday became the bride of Joseph Montana, heavyweight wrestler, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Fourth and Division streets.
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News of a Day in the City of Camden
Considerable surprise was manifested in Camden yesterday when it was announced that Anna Turner, the sixteen-year-old daughter of Frank Turner, a prominent builder and contractor, has been marred since January 21 to Louis Voegtlin, formerly of Camden, but now of Trenton. Up until the past few days Miss Turner, who lived with her parents at…