Category: Businesses
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Sitley and Son
Sitley & Son was established by Arthur M. Sitley and his son, Frank Budd Sitley. Originally farmers, the Sitleys recognized a business opportunity in Camden and began selling grain, feed, and farm equipment. In 1886, they acquired the business of Elias Kaighn, located at 128 Kaighn Avenue. In 1894, they expanded by constructing a grain…
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Clan Manufacturing Company
The Clan Manufacturing Company, a janitorial supply firm, was founded in Camden in 1921 by brothers John T. Clancy and James Clancy. The business originally operated at 565 Carman Street. By the late 1940s, the company had relocated to 310 Market Street, where it remained well into the 1960s. Eventually, it followed the broader trend…
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Tiedeken Brother’s Auto Body
420 Carl Miller Blvd, Camden, NJ By 1876, the Tiedeken family had already put down roots in the Philadelphia area. Just across the Delaware River, in Camden, New Jersey, Theodore A. Tiedeken opened a small wagon-repair and blacksmith shop at 425 Van Hook Street. The shop's second floor served as a home for Theodore, his…
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The First Drive-In Theater
The First Drive-In Theater: The Story of Its Creation and the Woman Behind It More than 100 years ago, an article appeared on the last page of the Courier-Post, announcing the construction of a revolutionary outdoor movie venue — the Drive-In Theater. Just two days earlier, the U.S. Patent Office had approved Richard M. Hollingshead…
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The Campbell Soup Company
The Campbell Soup Company has been a cornerstone of Camden, New Jersey’s history since its founding in 1869 by Joseph Campbell and Abraham Anderson. Originally established as Anderson & Campbell, the company began by producing canned tomatoes, vegetables, jellies, condiments, and mincemeat.Over time, it evolved into one of America’s most recognizable food brands. In 1897,…
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Wite 60-Minute Cleaning Service
1177 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ Originally located at 2000 South 7th Street in Camden, the Wite 60 Minute Cleaning Service relocated to 1177 Haddon Avenue in the 1960s. A long-standing fixture in the Camden community, the business operated for many years before the White Brothers closed it on August 3, 2003.
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Lester Store
713 Broadway, Camden, NJ The Lester store was a key part of Camden's retail landscape from the 1920s through the 1960s, offering men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing as well as jewelry. For much of its history, the store was located at 713 Broadway, between Line and Pine Streets. Lee Newman, who later founded his own…
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Kotlikoff’s
25th & Federal Street, Camden, NJ Louis Jacob Kotlikoff was born in Kiev, Russia, in 1879. After immigrating to America, he married Clara Hager, another Jewish immigrant, around the turn of the 20th century. With $250, Louis opened his first store at 2511 Federal Street in Camden, New Jersey, and the couple lived in the…
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Novelty Hair Goods Company
1138 Broadway, Camden, NJ Samuel Bellitz operated the Novelty Hair Goods Company, initially located at 775 Kaighn Avenue, before moving to 1408 Broadway and later to 1138 Broadway. Born in Russia in 1890, Samuel was the son of Solomon Bellitz. He immigrated to the United States in 1902. At the age of 21, Samuel married…
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Camden County General Hospital
Besides Cooper, West Jersey, and Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden residents used other medical facilities over the years. Some, like the Municipal Hospital and Belleview Hospital, both long closed, were in the city limits. One in particular, the County Hospital at Lakeland, was not, and is worth writing about. In a wiser time, Camden County…
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Kid’s Alley
Kids Alley, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Camden, New Jersey, is dedicated to empowering children and families in underserved communities through comprehensive support services. Their mission is to build a bridge of hope by addressing educational, social, and spiritual needs. Offering after-school programs, summer camps, and family support services, Kids Alley focuses on improving educational…
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Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Haddon Avenue and Vesper Avenue From the book, Camden County Medical Society, 1846-1956, published by the Camden County Medical Society, 1957 Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden, New Jersey, was opened to patients on July 1, 1950, for the care of all races, colors, and creeds. The hospital is owned and operated by the Sisters…
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Victory Garage
628 Kaighn Ave aka Earl Scheib’s Auto Paint Shop The history of the Victory Garage at 7th & Kaighn Avenue is a fascinating tale of business evolution. Established in 1923, it operated under the ownership of Edward Rosen by 1938 and through the late 1940s. Edward and his wife Belle resided at 1273 Magnolia Avenue…