Category: Streets

Streets of Camden, NJ. Streets are representative of the “common name” meaning the names of streets that most people are familiar with. Where possible, we try to keep up with changes based on City Council decisions.

Baird Boulevard at Federal Street - 2004-02-26
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Baird Boulevard

Baird Avenue was home to many of Camden’s most distinguished citizens from different backgrounds, including those in business, law, religion, and even organized crime.

England Place - Sanborn Map - 1906
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England Place

England Place, also referred to as England’s Place, was a brief street stretching for half a block from 408 North Front Street, eventually leading to a dead end.

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10th Street

Alley Street Stock Photo
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Main Street

MAIN STREET runs diagonally, southeast from the intersection of State Street and Point Street in North Camden.

Southwest Corner of Haddon Avenue & Federal Street, circa 1905
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Haddon Avenue

Haddon Avenue is one of the oldest roads in Camden, dating back to at least 1792 when it became basically a bridle path.

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Roy Street

Roy Street, ran east for one block from 7th to 8th Street, between Federal and Market Streets.

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8th Street

Eighth Street over the years has expanded far beyond its original length, now running from Morgan Boulevard to Pyne Point in North Camden.

West Side of Railroad Avenue from Chelton Avenue to Bulson Street. Sanborn Map, 1906
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Railroad Avenue

Railroad Avenue ran from Kaighn Ave to Jefferson Street on the west side of the railroad tracks as late as 1969.

Perry Street, Jane Street, Ringold Street, Camden, NJ. Based on Sanborn Map in 1906
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Perry Street

PERRY STREET was a small road that ran from 1044 Line south for one block to Pine.

NETTOR AVENUE is an alley that runs one way easterly from Roanoke Road for one block, ending opposite 3030 North Merrimac Road. It serves to provide access to the rear of the Fairview Court Apartments and the homes on North Collings Road and Alabama Road
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Nettor Avenue

NETTOR AVENUE is an alley that runs one way easterly from Roanoke Road for one block, ending opposite 3030 North Merrimac Road. It serves to provide access to the rear of the Fairview Court Apartments and the homes on North Collings Road and Alabama Road

Alley Street Stock Photo
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New Hampshire Road

New Hampshire Road serves as a connector between South Collings Road and South Merrimac Road.

Snowy Street Stock Photo
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New Jersey Road

NEW JERSEY ROAD runs from South Collings Road southwards until it ends three blocks west of Alabama Road, in the Fairview section of Camden.