The first Camden Catholic High School was built in Camden in 1896, and was known as the Lyceum. A new school was contracted for in 1923, and the cornerstone was laid at North 7th and Federal Streets in October 18, 1923. The school, which included the former Lyceum and the original St. Mary's Elementary School, contained an auditorium, library, and 18 classrooms.
Camden Catholic High School was badly damaged in a fire on April 17, 1960. Rather than rebuild the school in Camden, a new Camden Catholic High School was built outside the city at Route 38 and Cuthbert Road.
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This fire spelled the end of Camden Catholic's days in the City of Camden.
Camden Fire Department 1952 GMC Hose Wagon belonging to Engine Company 8 is in foreground. A fire fighter from Engine Company 1 is moving a hose to his fire truck.Camden Catholic High School Fire - April 17, 1960Winners of the New Jersey Parochial School Tournament, this team competed in the National Catholic School Tournament in Chicago
Standing: Larry Creavy (hidden), Pat O'Brien, Msgr. Paul; Fairbrother, Wallace "Bud" Sheehan, Ed McGowan, Coach Al Hertzler, Mayor & Mrs. McNally of Gloucester City. Kneeling: Babe Slapkowski (hidden), Dave Neal, Joe Sacovitz, John Flood, Bill Cahill, Pete Budniak, Johnny Bach
