Camden Beer

By Camden NJ History
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The Camden County Beverage Co., Fillmore & Bulson Streets, Camden, New Jersey

Camden's brewery at Fillmore and Bulson Streets was built in 1904 by Joseph Baumgartner. The firm was known as the Camden City Brewery Incorporated until it was acquired by Frederick A. Poth, and operated by F.A. Poth & Sons Inc., a Philadelphia based brewery, in 1910. The plant was then modernized to current standards of the time. The firm was operated by F. A. Poth & Sons Incorporated of New Jersey before Prohibition.

During the 1920s the brewery came under the control of Philadelphia based bootlegger Mickey Duffy, and was a major source of revenue for him until his murder in 1931. Another crime figure, Edgar "Blondy" Wallace, had an interest in the brewery but apparently was out of the picture by the fall of 1934.

When Prohibition was repealed, the brewery went back into the production of legal beer. The new ownership still traded as the Camden County Beverage Company, however. Fred A. Martin was the Company's President for many years after the 1933 change in ownership.

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Camden Beer - Camden Special
CAMDEN SPECIAL was a "near beer" containing less than 1% alcohol, bottled for and distributed by the Camden Bottling Company.
Camden Beer - Singers Coaster
Camden Beer - Heads Coaster
Camden Beer - Church key
Camden Beer - Keychain
Camden Beer - Full Quart Label
Camden Beer - Coaster Green
Camden Beer - Bock Beer
Camden Beer - Beer Tap
Camden Beer - Balanced Brew
Camden Lager Beer Bottle 3
Camden Beer - Perfect for Cold Snappy Days
Camden Beer - Poth and Sons
Camden Beer - Stubby Matchbook
Camden Beer - Stubby Matchbox
Camden Beer Stubbys in Town
Camden Beer Tax Stamp
Camden Beer - The beer with the million dollar collar
Camden Lager Beer Bottle 1
Camden Lager Beer Bottle 2
Camden Lager Beer Coaster
Camden Beer None Better
Camden Beer - Matchbooks
Camden Beer - Napkin
Camden Beer - Matchbook Lager
Camden Beer - Matchbook Cover
Camden Beer - Listen to what the Experts Say
Camden Beer - Lighter Front
Camden Beer - Lighter Back
Camden Beer Letter - 1955-07-22
Camden Beer - Key fob and Nickel holder Front
Camden Beer Brewery - 8th and Bulson - 1942-11-10
Camden Beer - Case 2
Camden Beer - Case
Camden Beer - Case 3
Camden Beer Coaster - None Better
Camden Beer - Green Matchbook
Camden Beer - Keychain
Camden Beer Has the Taste
Camden Beer - Key fob and nickel holder 2
Camden Beer Bottle Opener 2
Camden Beer Bottle Opener
Camden Beer Advertisement 1
Camden Lager Beer
From those days through the 1960, the Camden County Beverage Company brewed and bottled Camden Lager Beer, Lord Camden Ale, Camden Bock Beer, and Cerveza Bohio in Camden. The water used to make these brews came from Camden's own artesian wells. This water was considered to be "among the best in the United States, and certainly in this part of the East," so stated an investigator of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1927.
Camden Beer - Lord Camden Ale
From those days through the 1960, the Camden County Beverage Company brewed and bottled Camden Lager Beer, Lord Camden Ale, Camden Bock Beer, and Cerveza Bohio in Camden. The water used to make these brews came from Camden's own artesian wells. This water was considered to be "among the best in the United States, and certainly in this part of the East," so stated an investigator of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1927.
Camden Beer Coaster - Privates and Captains
Camden Beer Coaster - Peeling Taters Aint Fun
Camden Beer - Cerveza BOHIO
From those days through the 1960, the Camden County Beverage Company brewed and bottled Camden Lager Beer, Lord Camden Ale, Camden Bock Beer, and Cerveza Bohio in Camden. The water used to make these brews came from Camden's own artesian wells. This water was considered to be "among the best in the United States, and certainly in this part of the East," so stated an investigator of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1927.
Camden Beer - Bock Beer
From those days through the 1960, the Camden County Beverage Company brewed and bottled Camden Lager Beer, Lord Camden Ale, Camden Bock Beer, and Cerveza Bohio in Camden. The water used to make these brews came from Camden's own artesian wells. This water was considered to be "among the best in the United States, and certainly in this part of the East," so stated an investigator of the U.S. Geological Survey in 1927.
Camden Beer Brewery Fire July 26, 1964
Camden Beer Brewery Fire July 26, 1964. The brewery was vacant at the time.
Camden Beer Can
Camden Beer Can
Camden Pilsner Beer Bottle
Camden Pilsner Beer Bottle
Camden Pilsner Beer
Camden Pilsner Beer
Camden Beer Internal Revenue Stamp
Camden County Beverage Co., Camden, NJ Lager Beer Permit No. NJU306 Look for U.S. Internal Revenue Stamp on Every Barrel International Union of U.B.F.C. & S.D.W. of America
Bottlers Take Notice
Bottlers Take Notice. You can get restricted territory on Draft Near Beer. Call Camden County Beverage Co., Filmore and Boulson Streets. Camden. Bell Phone 6515
The Home of Camden Beer
The Home of Camden Beer. Camden Courier Post August 27, 1936 A modern… progressive Brewery, capably manaaged… 100% unionized and producing superior brews from the choicest of materials and the purest of water. PILSNER…LAGER…LORD CAMDEN ALE Sold Everywhere Draught…Quarts…Pints and NO-DEPOSIT STUBBY BOTTLES Order a Case Today Camden County Beverage Co., Inc. Fillmore and Bolson Sts., Camden, NJ
Camden Beer Advertisement, Camden Courier Post, August 4, 1933
Brewed in the Old Fasshioned Method by experts with modern equipment at their command, CAMDEN LAGER BEER is found on draught in the most up-to-date-Restaurants and the best Tap Rooms. Camden Lager Beer is the choice of those who know good beverage and those who appreciate the qualities of finer brew. Camden Lager Beer Beware of Imitations. Camden County Beverage Co. Camden, N.J. Bell Phone 6515 Camden Courier Post, August 4, 1933
Camden Beer Truck Accident
William Boyle, 19, of Ashland, and his grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Aubacher, 63, of Osage, were pulled throught eh door of their car, shown above, yesterday after a crash at Eight street and Central avenue. They were treated at West Jersey Hospital for cuts and shock. Driver of the druck, owned by the Camden County Beverage Company, was John Stafford, 42, of Hartley avenue, Somerdale. He escaped injury.
Brewery-Head-Explains-Bock-Beer-Tradition
Martin, speaking on the early appearance of bock beer in this area, said it generally makes its appearance in Europe before Christmas and is featured until the supply runs out. It is known as a spring beer only in the United States, Denmark and Belgium, he declared.
Camden Beer - Here is to real enjoyment
Camden Beer Advertisement, Camden Courier-Post, October 1, 1936 Here's to Real Enjoyment A "Real Old Style" keg flavor beer. Rich, full-bodied, creamy… superior beer that is rightfully first choice by folks everywhere… because of its uniform goodness and careful brewing from first choice, carefully selected ingredients and the purest of water. Camden Beer. "None Better" PILSNER… LAGER… LORD CAMDEN ALE Ask for "Camden" at Your Favorite Tap Room, Cafe, Club Draught… Quarts… Pints and NO-DEPOSIT STUBBY BOTTLES Order a Case Today CAMDEN COUNTY BEVERAGE CO., INC. Fillmore and Bulson Streets, Camden, NJ
Camden Beer Brewery circa late 1920's to early 1930's
Camden Beer Brewery circa late 1920's to early 1930's
Camden-County-Beverage-Company-circa-1950
Camden County Beverage Company, circa 1950
Camden Beer Phillies Scoreboard
Camden Beer Phillies Scoreboard
The firm of F. A. Poth & Sons, Incorporated, of New Jersey, brewers of lager beer, sprang into existence in the year 1910, as the resuilt of a desire on the part of th eparent concern, F.A. Poth & Sons, Incorporated, of Pennsylvania to give the people of Camden a Brewery of their own, as a mark of appreciation for the gencrous patronage it had received for twenty-five years or more.
The firm of F. A. Poth & Sons, Incorporated, of New Jersey, brewers of lager beer, sprang into existence in the year 1910, as the resuilt of a desire on the part of th eparent concern, F.A. Poth & Sons, Incorporated, of Pennsylvania to give the people of Camden a Brewery of their own, as a mark of appreciation for the gencrous patronage it had received for twenty-five years or more.
Camden County Beverage Company Advertisement, September 1929
Camden Beer Truck
The brewery's impact on Camden went beyond its customers and employees. The Camden brewery and other similar factories were a source of business for many businesses, such as hardware companies, office supply houses, and as illustrated here, the nearby Tiedeken auto and truck body works.
Camden Beer on Draught in Bottles
Camden Beer on Draught in Bottles
Camden Beer Stubbys Quarts and Pints
Camden Beer Stubbys Quarts and Pints
Camden Beer Can
Camden Beer Can
Camden Beer Can
Camden Beer Can
Camden Beer Can
Camden Beer Can
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