Twenty-Eighth Street spans from the Delaware River, proceeding southward across River Road to the Pavonia railroad switching yard. It continues its path to Westfield Avenue, extending further to Federal Street, and ultimately extending just beyond Washington Street. Consistent with the street numbering convention in Camden, it is North 28th Street above Federal and transitions to South 28th below Federal.
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Frederick Morse
Frederick William Sheppard Morse was born in New Jersey on February 18, 1880, to Captain William and Annie Morse. His father, originally from Germany, immigrated to America in 1870 and eventually became a sea captain, while his mother was born in Nova Scotia. In the 1881-1882 City Directory, the Morse family was listed at 625…
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Jesse P. Johnson
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Adams Avenue
Adams Avenue, located in the Cramer Hill section of Camden, NJ, was named after President John Quincy Adams. This is evident given that many nearby streets were named after presidents from the same era, including Van Buren, Polk, Pierce, Harrison, and Tyler. Adams Avenue begins near the foot of North 28th Street, close to the…
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28th Street
Twenty-Eighth Street spans from the Delaware River, proceeding southward across River Road to the Pavonia railroad switching yard. It continues its path to Westfield Avenue, extending further to Federal Street, and ultimately extending just beyond Washington Street. Consistent with the street numbering convention in Camden, it is North 28th Street above Federal and transitions to…
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The Streets of Camden
Note: All numbered streets in Camden, NJ are “North” if above Federal Street and “South” if below Federal St. As an example, “North 4th Street” would mean that it’s north of Federal, while South 8th street would mean it is south of Federal. Street Name Also Known As First Appears Last Appears Notes 2nd Street…
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Jesse Johnson Dies at Age 77
Camden Courier-Post – May 12, 1950 Jesse P. Johnson, 77, former vaudeville star, was stricken fatally Thursday while in bed at his home, 19 North Twenty-eighth street. Mr. Johnson was found by a son, Willard G. Johnson, manager of the Towers theare, who called police. Dr. R. Dean Cavalli, county physician, and Coroner Robert J.…
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