Category: Streets
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Auburn Street
Auburn Street is a small street that stretches from Broadway to South Sixth Street, located between Benson and Washington Streets. It consists of 19 homes, numbered from 588 to 594. During the 1980s and 1990s, much of Auburn Street underwent redevelopment by “urban homesteaders” — private individuals who arrived in Camden. These new homeowners advocated…
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Auburn Alley
Auburn Alley extends in a north-south direction from Washington Street, situated to the east of South 6th Street, running behind the residences on Chambers Avenue. Today, only a portion of the original alley is accessible, with residences encroaching on the Berkley Street side.
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Atlanta Road
Atlanta Road, situated in Fairview, New Jersey, is a significant thoroughfare that stretches from north to south, roughly mirroring the path of Mount Ephraim Avenue. Starting its course at Olympia Road, Atlanta Road embarks on its journey toward the southern edge of Fairview until it reaches Collings Road. This initial stretch of the road is…
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Arnold Street
Arnold Street, situated in the Morgan Village neighborhood of Camden, was constructed post-1947 near the junction of Morgan Boulevard and Fairview Street. The street derives its name from Admiral Henry “Hap” Arnold, renowned for his leadership in the Pacific during World War II. Notably, Arnold Street is among several in the area named after distinguished…
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Arlington Street
Arlington Street in Camden, New Jersey, emerged as a microcosm of the city’s industrial history, reflecting the ebbs and flows of economic prosperity, community resilience, and urban transformation. The street’s origins date back to the late 19th century when Camden experienced rapid industrialization, attracting workers seeking employment in its bustling factories and shipyards. The neighborhood…
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Argus Road
Argus Road is a thoroughfare that extends eastward from 2064 East Octagon Road, culminating at 2000 North Constitution Road.
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Argonne Street
Argonne Street, named in honor of the World War I Battle of the Argonne Forest, where American forces demonstrated remarkable valor, spanned just one block. It stretched between St. Mihiel Street and Memorial Avenue, positioned north of Line Street. Interestingly, while the original street address of the Camden Convention Hall was 1065-1075 Line Street, this…
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Maurice Street
AKA Ann Street Maurice Street, formerly known as Ann Street, stretches southward from 742 Mount Vernon Street, crossing Chestnut Street and Sycamore Street, until it reaches 737 Kaighn Avenue. Interestingly, for much of the past century, the primary address on Maurice Street has been 1130, which in 1947 housed the Wesley A.M.E. Church Annex. A…
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America Road
America Road is divided into two sections: one segment extends from West Octagon Road to Yorkship Square, while the other segment continues from the opposite side of Yorkship Square, leading eastward until it terminates at East Octagon Road.
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Ambler Street
Amber Street, a narrow thoroughfare in Camden, stretched from 37 Cooper Street to Penn Street. As of 1924, residential homes still lined this street, indicating its vibrant community. However, by 1947, all addresses on Amber Street were vacant, marking a significant change in its occupancy and character over the years.
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Allen’s Court
Allen’s Court, also known as Allen Court, ran parallel to North 2nd Street. Access to the court was provided by an alleyway extending eastward from 108 North 2nd Street. While the 1850 Camden City directory did not list Allen’s Court, it appeared in the 1863-1864 Directory, suggesting that the street was established during the intervening…
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Alder Street
Alder Street, once a narrow thoroughfare situated between South 10th and Mount Ephraim Avenue extended from a point just north of Chestnut Street to Sycamore Street, to the west of the railroad tracks. Notably, it was home to two prominent families, the Tunsil family and the Waples family, both deeply entrenched in Camden’s funeral director…
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42nd Street
Forty-Second Street extends from Remington Avenue to Chestnut Avenue in East Camden, then picks up again for one block between Federal Street and Myrtle Avenue.
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41st Street
Forty-first Street extends from just above Remington Avenue to Chestnut Avenue in East Camden, traversing Westfield Avenue and High Street along its route.
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40th Street
Fortieth Street extends from Remington Avenue to Chestnut Avenue in East Camden, traversing Westfield Avenue and High Street along its route.