Second Street runs north and south, between Front and Third Streets, parallel to the Delaware River as far south as Mechanic Street.
It originally ran virtually uninterrupted, but in the very early 1970s several blocks on the east side of North 2nd Street below Mickle Street were taken, the buildings razed, and two public housing projects were built: the Royal Court townhomes and the Mickle Tower senior citizens apartment building.
2nd Street, North of Elm Street
Advertisement
Head of North 2nd Street
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 28, 1890.View transcription
A CAMDEN DEN RAIDED.
PLENTY OF LIQUOR AND A FARO LAY-OUT SECURED BY THE POLICE.
A Murderous Negro Creates a Commotion — Incendiaries at Work — Other News Across the Delaware.
The Camden police made another raid early yesterday morning. About 1 o'clock a detail consisting of Officers Pederick, Lee, Anderson, Horner, Baker and Chief Dodd raided a "speak-easy" and gambling den in a boathouse at the end of North Second street. When the policemen arrived a quiet little game of faro was in progress in the second story.
The proprietor, William Parker, Maurice Hinchman, Charles Mead and Mabel Gray were captured and taken to the City Hall. Sixteen boxes of beer, three gallons of whisky and a home-made faro lay-out were also captured. All of the men arrested were released yesterday but Parker, who was held on the charge of keeping a disorderly house and selling liquor without a license.
Camden Courier-Post, March 21, 1932.View transcription
Yacht Club Burns In North Camden; One of Landmarks
One of Camden's riverfront landmarks, the old North Camden Yacht Club house at the head of Second street was destroyed by fire early yesterday. The loss is estimated at $2000.
The fire broke out at 8:15 a.m. and the frame structure was a total loss in a short time. The fire spread to a barge moored to the wharf of the club house and firemen battled the flames on the boat for several hours.
The club house was recently acquired by the Cooper Point Green Jackets, an organization of young sportsmen promoting baseball, football and basketball.
The yacht club was the scene of a number of motorboat and yacht races in the past. The club at one time was affiliated with the Delaware River Yacht Racing Association.
Byron Street viewed from North 2nd Street, July 2004.
Intersection of North 2nd Street & Erie Street
Philadelphia Inquirer, September 27, 1897.View transcription
Dr. Fritz W. Richter, of Philadelphia, states that he has secured possession of the United States Match Company's plant in North Camden, and will operate it under the name of the F. W. Richter Match Works.
Erie Street at 2nd Street, 1915.Erie Street at 2nd Street, 1906 (Sanborn map).Erie Varoma map, February 24, 1928.View transcription
The upper view shows the fence at the end of Segal Street, above Erie Street, which firemen say hampered them during the big fire that caused $225,000 damage. The insert shows how a fireplug was blocked. Officials of several plants destroyed by fire said they would demand from city officials an explanation as to why the fence was built.
2 Firms to Demand City Begin Probe of Fence as Aid in Fire — Gates Found Bolted
Officials of two North Camden industrial plants wiped out by fire announced they would demand a thorough investigation as to why a ten-foot fence was allowed to be built across Segal street and a wide alley adjoining their property on Erie street. They claimed that if the fence had not been erected, Camden firemen would have been able to check the blaze. The officials were Vincent P. Dougherty of the Allied Metal Stamping Company and C. E. Perrin of the Philadelphia Metal Stamping Company.
“The fences were constructed of heavy planking by the John R. Evans and Company,” Dougherty said. “Gates were installed in the fence leading into the alley but some time ago the gates were bolted and carboys of acids and other chemicals were placed against the fence.” Charles Jones, chief engineer of the Evans plant, said the company was within its rights, as the fence was built on Evans property bought about nine years earlier. Fire Chief Nichols said that had there been a gate on the two fences, the fire loss would have been greatly cut down.
900 Block of North 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 900 block of North 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
900 North 2nd Street
900 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
910 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1902–1916
Thomas J. Neatherly & Family
1902–1916
Thomas & Martha Netherly
1902–1916
Christian James "Jim" Bradel (son)
1902–1916
Flossy Neatheny (daughter)
1902–1916
Roy Auxer (grandson)
911 North 2nd Street
911 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1910
Mary Jones
914 North 2nd Street
914 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1893
John J. Murphy
921 North 2nd Street
921 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1910s–1930s
924 North 2nd Street
924 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1924–1925
Max I. Koch
1929
Vacant
1947
Gone
928 North 2nd Street
928 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1938
Walter Gais
929 North 2nd Street
929 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1893–1897
George B. Anderson
931 North 2nd Street
931 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1909
Charles Coates
932 North 2nd Street
932 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1901–1927
Joseph Logue & Family
1901–1927
Joseph & Fannie Illingsworth Logue
933 North 2nd Street
933 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1897–1927
Alfred Lang & Family (ship carpenter)
1897–1927
Alfred & Sophia Lang
1897–1927
Edward Lang
1897–1927
Anna Lang
1897–1927
Ruth Lang
1897–1927
Marion Lang
1897–1927
Elsie M Lang
1897–1927
Caren D Lang
938 North 2nd Street
938 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1938
Mrs. Dora Schilder & Family
1938
Henry Schilder
1938
Herman Schilder
940 North 2nd Street
940 North 2nd Street — 900 Block of North 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1915–1920
James McAninley's Saloon
1947
Vacant
2003
Gone
1888–1889
George B. Anderson
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 25, 1993.View transcription
MURPHY. — Suddenly, on April 22, 1893, John J. Murphy, aged 48 years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Tuesday morning, April 25, at 8 o'clock, from his late residence, Second and Bailey streets, Camden, N. J. High mass at the Immaculate Conception Church. Interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 7, 2010.View transcription
Mary Jones, 29 years old, of 911 North Second street, was badly bruised by a trolley car at Broadway and Newton avenue yesterday. She was taken to her home in an ambulance.
910 North 2nd Street — Christian James Bradel, Sewell AC.Philadelphia Record, August 25, 1914.View transcription
SEEKS DEATH BY FIRE
Melancholy Man Had Failed With Water and Rope
Caught striking matches in a manner that indicated a plan to set fire to a room he occupied at 908 North Second street, Camden, James Bardsley, 25 years old, was arrested yesterday by Policeman Barnett and committed pending investigation. "Batter my head off with a hammer," he said to the policeman.
The detectives believe Bardsley planned to end his life by setting fire to the house. Some time ago he attempted suicide by jumping overboard. Since that time he has twice attempted to end his life by hanging. He has twice been examined by physicians who say he is sane, but he has been melancholy since the death of his mother. — Philadelphia Record.
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 9, 1908.View transcription
In a twenty-five foot fall at Mathis' Shipyard yesterday, Lysander Burton, of 904 North Second street, was seriously injured internally besides having many lacerations and bruises.
904 North 2nd Street — real estate record.Dr. Walter Bray, 900 block of North 2nd Street.Camden Courier-Post, February 1, 1933.900 block of North 2nd Street resident.Philadelphia Inquirer, February 17, 2009.View transcription
MARTIN — At Camden, N. J., February 17, 1909, JOHN, husband of Julia Martin, in his 41st year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday, February 18 at 2 P.M., from the residence of his wife, 715 Potter st, Chester, Pa. Interment at Chester Rural Cemetery. Remains can be viewed Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock from the residence of Mr. Charles Coates, 931 N. 2d st, Camden, N.J.
Camden Post-Telegram, October 16, 1916.View transcription
Attacked with vertigo while descending a flight of stairs at her home, Mrs. Albert Lang, of 937 North Second street, pitched headlong down more than a dozen steps. Found unconscious on the floor at the foot of the stairs. Mrs. Lang was carried to her bed and a physician summoned. It was found that Mrs. Lang sustained a broken left arm and a fractured collar bone. The estimable woman was kept at her home and is under constant medical attention.
937 North 2nd Street, October 19, 1916.View transcription
FIRE ENGINE RAMS CAR
One Bluecoat Hurt as No. 4 Crashes Into Trolley
Responding to an alarm of fire at Seventh and Pearl streets, Camden, last night, the engine of Engine Company No. 4, Fourth and Vine streets, crashed into a crosstown trolley car at Fifth and Vine.
One fireman was injured and the others were shaken up and the passengers of the car were seized with panic. The injured fireman, Joseph Logue, 60 years old, of 937 North Second street, was taken to Cooper Hospital, where it was found he had sustained injuries of the back, body and limbs. The fire was trifling. The engine was badly damaged.
Card of thanks from the family of the late Dorothea Schilder, February 25, 1938.View transcription
SCHILDER — The family of the late Dorothea Schilder of 938 N. 2nd St., Camden, N. J., wishes to thank their many friends, relatives and neighbors for their cars, kindnesses and floral tributes in their recent bereavement in the death of a dearly beloved mother.
Intersection of North 2nd Street & York Street
North 2nd Street looking south from York Street, 1930s.
800 Block of North 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 800 block of North 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
813 North 2nd Street
813 North 2nd Street — 800 Block of North 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1964
William J. Horay
815 North 2nd Street
815 North 2nd Street — 800 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1920s–1930s
Elwood Eskridge Family
828 North 2nd Street
828 North 2nd Street — 800 Block of North 2nd Street
834 North 2nd Street — 800 Block of North 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1961
Banquet Program Ad
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 6, 1910.View transcription
With all the pall bearers past exalted rulers of the local lodge of Elks, George D. Borton, himself a past officer of the lodge, was buried in Harleigh Cemetery yesterday. The services were held at his home, Second and York streets, Camden, where Rev. George Hemingway, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, spoke. The Elks also held services at the house. The pall bearers included Past Exalted Rulers John Henry Fort, Samuel Kilpatrick, Dr. A. H. Lippincott, Alexander Milliette, Francis Warren and J. Henry Switzer.
834 North 2nd Street — banquet program advertisement, 1961.View transcription
Fred Gelber Opens Store
834 NORTH SECOND STREET — CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
FURNITURE : HOT POINT APPLIANCES
Zenith TV - Radio Custom Living Room Suites to Order Clothing - Jewelry
WOodlawn 6-6900 Cash or Credit - Bank Financing Available
833 North 2nd Street, July 22, 1941.View transcription
HATCH COVER FALLS, HURTS SHIP WORKER
Struck by a falling hatch cover yesterday as he emerged from the hold of a ship under construction at the New York Shipyard, William E. Johnson, 26, of 833 North Second street, suffered a possible fracture of the skull.
Johnson was taken to the West Jersey Hospital where his condition was announced as critical. He is employed as a tinsmith-helper at the yard.
Willet Quinby, 800 block of North 2nd Street — trade card.Philadelphia Inquirer, May 17, 1918.View transcription
Young Actress Dies
Stricken ill while playing in the South, Miss Helen Yearsley Bryen, aged 17 years, died yesterday at her home, 828 South Second street, Camden. She was a member of "What's the Idea" company and had also played with "Seven Little Darlings" and "Tit-Bits." Miss Bryen was a step-daughter of Police Sergeant Thomas Reed, and has a brother, Walter, in the navy. The funeral takes place Monday afternoon.
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 17, 1991.View transcription
JUSTICE STRATTON ARRESTED.
Jacob Stratton, Justice, of 822 North Second street, Camden, late secretary of the Benevolent Endowment Association, was arrested in Camden yesterday on a capias. He furnished the regular bond of $1,000, and was released.
Thomas Murphy, 700 block of North 2nd Street, August 22, 1936.701 North 2nd Street, November 17, 1949.View transcription
Infidelity Charge Wins Divorce Suit
A Camden man was advised a divorce on grounds of adultery Wednesday after testifying he found his waitress wife in a parked car with a bartender.
The suit was brought before Advisory Master Burton by Charles H. Folkman, 701 North Second street. He testified his wife, Bernice, of 5024 Washington avenue, Pennsauken, was embracing a man in a car off Route 25, on the night of June 6. Folkman's testimony was confirmed by James Murphy, a private detective.
Alberta Linthicum, of 520 Elm street, was advised a decree on grounds of cruelty. She charged her husband, Merrill, of 1007 White Horse pike, Haddon township, started to beat her in December, 1947. She said the beatings continued until she left him Aug. 20.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 10, 1920.View transcription
CARTER. — March 7, SARAH A. CARTER. Funeral services Wed., 2 P.M., residence of her son, Ephraim T. Hires, 703 N. 2d st., Camden, N.J. Int. private.
Intersection of North 2nd Street & Main Street / Vine Street
Daly's tavern at 2 Vine Street, 1925.Vine Street and Main Street, 1943.
616 North 2nd Street — 600 Block of North 2nd Street
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name↕
1941
Mrs. Anna Hagen
2004
Gone
617 North 2nd Street
617 North 2nd Street — 600 Block of North 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1969
J. Scrivani
622 North 2nd Street
622 North 2nd Street — 600 Block of North 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1880
William Burrough & Family
1880
William & Sarah "Sllie" Burrough
1880
Joseph Burrough
1880
Clara S. Burrough
Clara Sburrough, 600 block of North 2nd Street.616 North 2nd Street, July 4, 1941.View transcription
HAGEN — On July 2, 1941, Anna M., Widow of Charles L. Hagen, age 79 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of North Baptist Church, are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, at 1 p.m., at the funeral home of Joseph H. Murray and Son, 408 Cooper St., Camden. Interment at Harleigh Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening.
614 North 2nd Street.612 North 2nd Street.611 North 2nd Street, June 9, 1932.View transcription
2 CHILDREN AT PLAY INJURED BY MOTORISTS
Two Camden children playing in streets near their homes were injured last night when they ran into the cars of passing motorists.
Dorothy Martins, 2, of 611 North Second street, was treated at Cooper Hospital for cuts about the mouth after running into the automobile of Eva J. Hair, 26, of 112 Kingston avenue, Barrington. The accident was at Second and Elm streets.
Elvey Williams, 10, colored, is in the same hospital with a fractured right leg, injured at Second and Royden streets by the car of Ernest Sims, of 411 Fairview avenue, Wayne, Pa.
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 9, 1980.View transcription
Attempted Burglary — Burglars attempted to rob the residence of B. L. Bonsall, No. 610 North Second street, Camden, on Wednesday night, but were frightened away without securing any booty.
612–602 North 2nd Street, April 3, 2004.611 North 2nd Street, April 1, 2004.609–611 North 2nd Street, April 1, 2004.609–611 North 2nd Street, 2008.609 North 2nd Street — Bernard Brown, December 11, 1957.View transcription
BERNARD C. BROWN
Bernard C. Brown, 68, of 609 N. 2nd st., a retired maintenance employe of Camden Board of Education, died Sunday in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He was a member of Cpl. Mathews-Purnell Post 516, VFW.
Surviving is a sister, Mrs. George Breen, of Philadelphia.
Solemn requiem Mass will be sung Thursday at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Germantown. Relatives and friends will meet at 8:30 o'clock in a funeral home at 916 E. Chelten ave., Philadelphia, where friends may call tonight. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 12, 1999.View transcription
Announcement has been made of the marriage of Edward R. Saunders, secretary of Camden Lodge, No. 293, B.P.O. Elks, to Miss Virginia Striber, on Sunday last, at their new home, 614 North Second street. They are spending their honeymoon at Atlantic City.
Intersection of North 2nd Street & Danenhower Street
Danenhower Street at North 2nd Street, April 1, 2004.Danenhower Street at North 2nd Street, overview, April 1, 2004.
Intersection of North 2nd Street & Elm Street
North 2nd Street north of Elm Street, April 2012.
500 Block of North 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 500 block of North 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
505 North 2nd Street
505 North 2nd Street — 500 Block of North 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1899
Harry Roberts & Walter Carter
506 North 2nd Street
506 North 2nd Street — 500 Block of North 2nd Street
525 North 2nd Street — 500 Block of North 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1890
W. Penn Corson
527 North 2nd Street
527 North 2nd Street — 500 Block of North 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1895–1899
Joseph Logue & Family
1895–1899
Joseph & Fannie Illingsworth Logue
Camden Daily Courier, January 6, 1905.View transcription
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527 North 2nd Street — Caesar Campana, June 12, 1954.View transcription
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Take notice that Caesar Campana, trading as A Bar Restaurant, has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden for a Plenary Retail Consumption License for premises situated at 824 Locust St., Camden, N. J. Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to Mary K. MacClennan, Deputy City Clerk of Camden.
(Signed) CAESAR CAMPANA, 527 N. Second St., Camden, N. J.
($4.80)
517 North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004.517 North 2nd Street, view 2, April 18, 2004.Philadelphia Inquirer, May 6, 2011.View transcription
Fender Saves Girl's Life
Struck by a trolley car in front of her home, Olga Glander, aged 5, of Second and Birch streets, Camden, was saved from death by the fender. The life-saving device dragged her several feet and just as the trolley car was coming to a stop she rolled under the car. The wheels stopped an inch from her head. Doctors at Cooper Hospital found numerous bruises and lacerations.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 12, 1999.View transcription
Henry W. Roberts and Walter M. Carter, grocers, of 505 North Second street, have made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors. The assignee is Joseph M. Roberts, of Riverton.
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 24, 2017.View transcription
Brass Stolen From Armour Boat
Charged with purloining valuable brass fittings from the palatial houseboat Chieftain, launched Monday at the Mathis shipyard for Mr. Armour, of Chicago, Joseph Ford, 31 years old, of 941 Point street, and Nicholas Parson, 49 years old, of 511 North Second street, were committed to jail by Recorder Stackhouse in Camden yesterday in default of bail. Alexander Read, 39 years old, of 92 Erie street, similarly accused, was unable to be arraigned because of illness. The men are said to have been employed in the yard and the material was taken while the $85,000 craft was being constructed.
525–527 North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004.516 North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004.
500 Block of North 2nd Street. Joseph Logue was associated with this block.
James Williams of 521 North 2nd Street appears in the Camden Courier-Post hospital-cases column of November 20, 1949 — see Hospital Cases.
Intersection of North 2nd Street & Birch Street
Birch Street at North 2nd Street.Birch Street end of North 2nd Street, April 18, 2004.Birch Street end of North 2nd Street, view 1, April 18, 2004.Birch Street end of North 2nd Street, view 3, April 18, 2004.
Intersection of North 2nd Street & Pearl Street
North Baptist Church at North 2nd and Pearl Streets, 1886.North 2nd Street view south from near Pearl Street, February 2009.
North Baptist Church, 3 Penn Street at North 2nd Street.426 North 2nd Street — Calvary Tabernacle, 1931–1932.View transcription
CALVARY TABERNACLE REVIVAL
North Second and Pearl Streets, Camden
HEAR Otto S. Klink
EVERY EVENING (Except Monday)
Converted Atheist and Former "Red Leader"
Sunday Evening Subject: "Is the World Getting Ready for the Anti-Christ?"
420–426 North 2nd Street, February 2009.426 North 2nd Street — Victory Temple sign, February 2009.420–426 North 2nd Street, view 1, February 2009.1024 Lois Street, November 9, 1967.View transcription
Camden — Birth Notices. CAMDEN — Louis to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Aldi of 1024 Lois Avenue... Clarice Lynn to Mr. and Mrs. John Little of 141 N. 34th Street.
Francis D. Weaver, January 29, 1938.404 North 2nd Street, corner view, February 2009.404–402 North 2nd Street, February 2009.402 North 2nd Street, corner view, February 2009.414 North 2nd Street, corner view, February 2009.416–414 North 2nd Street, February 2009.416 North 2nd Street, corner view, February 2009.James Jones, fire department, 400 block of North 2nd Street.417 North 2nd Street, July 5, 1941.View transcription
EDWARD J. CUMMINGS
Edward J. Cummings, 71, an employe at the RCA Victor plant for 25 years, died of a heart attack yesterday at his home 417 North Second street. Mr. Cummings was a member of the Red Men, Foresters of America and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Muldoon Cummings; two daughters, Miss Anna Jane Cummings, and Mrs. Mary Difendorfer, and two sons, Harry and Thomas, all of Camden.
415 North 2nd Street, February 25, 1938.View transcription
MRS. LILLIE M. BOTT
A lifelong resident of Camden, Mrs. Lillie M. Bott, 58, of 415 North Second street, died yesterday after an illness of a month. She is survived by her husband, Charles R.; two sons, Charles P., of Camden, and Lewis R., of Barrington; her mother, Mrs. Mary B. Schwab, of the Second street address, and four brothers, Charles H., William F. and George E. Schwab, all of Camden, and Fred H. Schwab, of Woodlynne. Mrs. Bott was a member of Crescent Chapter, Eastern Star. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. and burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery.
BOTT — On February 24, 1938, Lillie M. (nee Schwab), beloved wife of Charles R. Bott, age 58 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of Crescent Chapter No. 55, O.E.S. and Ladies Aid of the German Lutheran Church are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday at 1 p.m., at her late residence, 415 N. 2nd St., Camden. Interment at Harleigh Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 19, 1999.View transcription
SPOONER.—On the evening of March 17, 1899. Hattie Melissa, wife of the Rev. A. W. Spooner, D. D., pastor of Calvary Presbyterian Church, aged 40 years. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Monday afternoon, March 20, at 2 o’clock, at her husband’s residence. 414 North Second street Camden, N. J. Interment private.
Henry S. Campbell, January 21, 1938.View transcription
H. S. CAMPBELL DIES, RETIRED MERCHANT
Henry S. Campbell, 78, a retired merchant, of 413 North Second street, died late yesterday of pneumonia in West Jersey Hospital.
Mr. Campbell suffered a fractured hip in a fall last Friday and pneumonia later developed.
For 40 years he conducted a meat and grocery business, operating first a stall in the old market at 418 Federal Street, on the site of the present Public Service building and of
Henry S. Campbell portrait.421 North 2nd Street — Watson obituary.View transcription
WATSON — On Feb. 19, 1960, Elizabeth Briggs, widow of William A. Watson, of 421 N. 2nd st., Camden, age 91 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Monday at 11 a.m. at Murray Funeral Home, 408 Cooper st., Camden, N.J. Interment at Berlin Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday evening.
A birth-announcement list carried on the dvrbs source page alongside this block:
Louis to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Aldi of 1024 Lois Avenue.
418 Viola Street, August 12, 1950.View transcription
Marriage Licenses
At Camden
Bruno J. Rolewicz, 37, of 418 Viola street, and Catherine Sparano, 30, of 581 Viola street.
James N. Batcher, 27, of 631 Jersey avenue, Gloucester, and Joyce I. Scragg, 23, of 1126 Collings road.
Robert E. Vohringer, 23, of 28 North Thirtieth street, and Bertha M. Selah, 21, of 332 North Second street.
330–328 North 2nd Street, February 7, 2004.330 North 2nd Street, February 2009.328 North 2nd Street, February 2009.328 North 2nd Street, view 2, February 2009.Peppery Pot column, August 4, 1925.View transcription
The PEPPERY POT — By Mack
In bold face type in the Directory of '76 is the entry: "General William J. Sewell, superintendent W. J. Railroad, 326 North Second street." At the time of his death about 25 years ago, Sewell was United States Senator, absolute Republican Czar of New Jersey, an auxiliary vice president of the Pennsylvania Railroad system in this state, Brigadier General of the National Guards. His funeral, on a bleak, January day, was the greatest military demonstration ever seen in New Jersey since that of General George B. McClellan at Trenton. A caisson that charged up San Juan Hill bore his body to the mausoleum in Harleigh Cemetery, his horse with stirrups reversed following, amid the thunders of artillery requiems.
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 5, 1915.View transcription
ACQUITTAL VERDICT BRINGS APPLAUSE
So elated were the friends of Cecil Slaughter, yesterday afternoon, in the Camden Criminal Court, when he was acquitted of a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of James O'Brien, that they burst into loud cheering. Sheriff Haines and his officers quickly restored order.
O'Brien was killed during a quarrel last July. It was shown that he had fallen during the melee and that his skull was fractured. It was from that injury that he died after his admission to the Homeopathic Hospital.
323 North 2nd Street, February 7, 2004.Philadelphia Inquirer, May 23, 1876.View transcription
ENGLAND. — On the 20th instant, ELIAS ENGLAND, in the 68th year of his age. The friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 319 N. Second street, Camden, N.J., on Wednesday, the 24th instant, at 1 o'clock. To proceed to Evergreen Cemetery.
316 North 2nd Street, February 2009.316 North 2nd Street, view 2, February 2009.310 North 2nd Street, view 1.310 North 2nd Street, view 2.310 North 2nd Street, view 3.310 North 2nd Street, view 4.Millwood Truscott, 300 block of North 2nd Street.Philadelphia Inquirer, August 28, 2008.View transcription
The home of J. E. Rossell, 309 North Second street, the family being away, was entered, but the intruders were frightened off.
308 North 2nd Street, 2008.Basil Cook, February 17, 1958.View transcription
Basil Cook, 68, of 307 N. 2d st., a salesman on leave of absence for the Camden Brewery, was pronounced dead on arrival Sunday night at Cooper Hospital. A coroner's report said he died of a heart attack while shoveling snow in front of his home.
307 North 2nd Street, November 9, 1967.View transcription
Marion Mae to Mr. and Mrs. William Marlow of 307 N. 2nd Street.
Orlando to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martinez of 224 Clinton Street.
Donna Lynn to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mullen of 334 State Street.
Michael Joseph to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pedicone of Canterbury Apartments.
James Earl to Mr. and Mrs. James Perrigen of 601 Walnut Street.
Joseph Bryan to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shaffer of 3022 Federal Street.
Sandra Lavern to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Singleton of 231 Erie Street.
Andrew Blair Frazee, 1885.
300 Block of North 2nd Street. Andrew Blair Frazee was a notable resident on this block.
Intersection of North 2nd Street & Penn Street
North 2nd Street and Penn Street area, 1930.Robeson Apartments near North 2nd and Penn Streets, postcard.North 2nd Street and Penn Street, postcard.
200 Block of North 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 200 block of North 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
216 North 2nd Street
216 North 2nd Street — 200 Block of North 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1930s–1940s
222 North 2nd Street
222 North 2nd Street — 200 Block of North 2nd Street
North 2nd Street 200–312 block, 1930.Philadelphia Inquirer, December 1, 1998.View transcription
Talked About in Camden
Wednesday night's meeting of City Council was one of the most important held for years. Not only was a contract for a new water supply from artesian wells awarded, but an ordinance was adopted to purchase ground for a public park. The ground purchased is the block bounded by Cooper, Penn, Front and Second streets. The purchase is to be for $75,000. In addition to the ground there is a large three-story building which will probably be utilized as a public library. There was some dissatisfaction as to the purchase on the ground that it was stipulated that the ground should never be used for any other purpose than a public park. This dissatisfaction has been withdrawn by the owners.
Isaac Weason, 200 block of North 2nd Street.Frank W. Garrison, 200 block of North 2nd Street, 1931.
Intersection of North 2nd Street & Cooper Street
Cooper Street at North 2nd Street, view north, February 7, 2004.Cooper Street 200 block south side, February 7, 2004.201 Cooper Street south side, February 7, 2004.Cooper Library at Cooper Street and North 2nd Street, postcard.Cooper Street at North 2nd Street, postcard.
112 North 2nd Street — 100 Block of North 2nd Street
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1932
Tony Miller
Northeast Corner
Northeast Corner — 100 Block of North 2nd Street
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1885
Sanborn Map
Northwest Corner
Northwest Corner — 100 Block of North 2nd Street
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1812–1922
National
1922–1928
First
116 North 2nd Street, view 1.116 North 2nd Street, view 2.116 North 2nd Street, view 3.116 North 2nd Street, view 4.116 North 2nd Street, view 5.116 North 2nd Street, view 6.116 North 2nd Street, view 7.116 North 2nd Street, view 8.116 North 2nd Street, view 9.112 North 2nd Street, June 10, 1932.View transcription
2 GAMBLING RAIDS ENRICH CITY BY $210
One man was fined $50 and eight forfeited $160 securities when they failed to appear in Camden police court yesterday after raids on two alleged gambling establishments.
The only man who appeared for a hearing before Judge Pancoast was Tony Miller, 34, charged with being the proprietor of horse race betting establishment at 112 North Second street. Six men arrested as material witnesses forfeited $10 each.
Securities of $50 each were forfeited by Joseph Connors, 32, of 869 North Twenty-first street, Philadelphia, and Max Aronson, 45, of 425 Stevens street, arrested in a raid at 338 Kaighn avenue. Lieut Ralph Bakley said the place was a numbers writing headquarters.
Those who forfeited securities in the Second street raid gave their names as Thomas Telto, 42, of 1424 Federal street; Thomas Maner, 40, of 414 North Fourth street; Thomas Wright, 30, of 345 Penn street; William Brown, 39, of 115 North Third street; Clinton Krane, 43, of 145 State street, and Leonard Winner, 35, of 1021 Grant avenue, Collingswood.
John G. Hutchison, 100 block of North 2nd Street.110 North 2nd Street, July 31, 1941, view 1.110 North 2nd Street, July 31, 1941, view 2.110 North 2nd Street, July 31, 1941, view 3.Rollo Jones, fire department, 100 block of North 2nd Street.Sauel Elfreth, 100 block of North 2nd Street, view 2.Sauel Elfreth, 100 block of North 2nd Street.107–111 North 2nd Street, circa 1900.101–119 North 2nd Street, circa 1900.Philadelphia Inquirer, July 8, 1887.View transcription
William Sevales was taken to the insane asylum at Blackwood yesterday by Constable Leon.
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 28, 1894.View transcription
Mrs. William Hartman, of Second and Market streets, while repairing a chair yesterday, accidentally severed an artery in her arm with a pair of scissors. The flow of blood was checked with great difficulty.
Intersection of North 2nd & Market Streets
National State Bank at North 2nd and Market Streets, 1915.Northwest corner of North 2nd and Market Streets, 2004.North 2nd and Market Streets, 2004.Looking west from the 200 block at North 2nd and Market Streets, 2004.Northeast corner of North 2nd and Market Streets, 1885 (Sanborn map).Market Street at 2nd Street, 1893.
56–60 North 2nd Street — Unit Block of North 2nd Street
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1890
Joseph Franklin, livery
1895
Camden City Directory Ad
57 North 2nd Street
57 North 2nd Street — Unit Block of North 2nd Street
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1912
Gertrude Longley
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 5, 2012.View transcription
CAMDEN NEWS NOTES
Because of a broken bone in her leg, Gertrude Longley, 10 years old, of 57 North Second street, who met with the mishap three months ago, was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital yesterday.
Camden Daily Telegram, March 12, 1890.View transcription
LIVERY STABLES.
FRANCIS McGOVERN, BOARDING AND Livery Stable, No. 319 Lawrence street, Camden. Carriages and coupes to hire for funerals, weddings, etc. Careful drivers furnished. Telephone 110.
PALACE BOARDING STABLES, Broadway and Washington street. A strictly first-class stable with every convenience. JOHN Y. RADCLIFF, Prop. Telephone 304.
J. H. WHITE, 211, 213, 215, Arch street. Livery, Boarding and Sale Stables. Particular attention given to boarding. Horses constantly on hand and for sale.
JOSEPH FRANKLIN, Livery and Exchange Stables, 56, 58, 60 N. Second street. Telephone 45.
JNO. BRANT, LIVERY & BOARDING Stable, 39 and 41 N. Front St. All styles of carriages for weddings, funerals, park driving will be furnished at lowest prices, day or night.
56–60 North 2nd Street — 1895 Camden city directory advertisement.View transcription
WM. L. FRANKLIN & BRO., Livery and Exchange Stables
Horses taken by the week, day or single feed. Parties and Weddings attended to at all hours. Funeral Carriages furnished at the shortest notice. Four-horse Coaches to Hire.
56, 58, 60 North Second Street, Telephone 45. — CAMDEN, N.J.
50 North 2nd Street — Ferris Shoe Company, November 27, 1910.View transcription
Quick work on the part of the local firemen prevented what would undoubtedly have been a disastrous blaze in the large building of the Ferris Shoe Company, on North Second street, early yesterday morning.
Philadelphia Inquirer, March 23, 1905.View transcription
Purman Desher, 26 years of age, of 47 North Second street, Camden, fell from the third story of the building being erected for the Victor Talking Machine Company, at Front and Cooper streets yesterday, receiving bruises and lacerations and probable internal injuries. He was taken to the Cooper Hospital.
Peppery Pot column, August 4, 1925.View transcription
Seybolds the Bakers
The Seybolds were bakers in the late Centennial year, and up to the late 1890's. "Bill" Sexton was an iron founder who always wore a shiny silk hat, and looked more like a clergyman than a business man as he sedately strode the sidewalks. He died while taking a bath about 30 years ago. Charley Sharp, who was one of the first stewards of Camden Aerie of Eagles, was a clerk living at 535 Royden street, in '76. Later he was a real estate agent, and a Councilman from the Ninth Ward. Harvey Sharpless was a coal dealer at 40 North Second street in Centennial year. He was a well-known member of the Society of friends from Medio, Delaware county, Pa. He passed away within a year. He was then a retired member of the firm of Sharpless & Brother across the bridge.
39–41 North 2nd Street — 1877 Camden city directory advertisement.View transcription
CAMPBELL JOSEPH, successor to Anderson & Campbell, canned goods and mince meat, 39 & 41 N. Second st.
JOSEPH CAMPBELL, SUCCESSOR TO ANDERSON & CAMPBELL, SPECIALTIES AND BEEFSTEAK BRAND OF TOMATOES, EXTRA FINE PEAS, Mince Meat and Fruit Butters.
These goods are not excelled in quality by any in the Market. Butters are put up in one and two pound cans, hermetically sealed, full weight, and warranted to keep in all shades of temperature; also packed in all sized wood packages.
MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AWARDED BY THE CENTEN'L INTER'L COMMISSION.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 23, 1909.View transcription
** There were many men of prominence in attendance at the funeral yesterday of Lawyer James H. Carpenter, which took place from his home at 38 North Second street. The services were in charge of Rev. Rudolph Brestell, and the pall-bearers included Dr. H. Genet Taylor, H. C. Alexander, Vice Chancellor E. B. Leaming, Howard M. Cooper, Howlings Lippincott, Wilbur F. Rose and several Philadelphians.
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 24, 1915.View transcription
Donor Wants Name Suppressed
Through the subscription of $100 from a donor who gave a similar sum the fore part of the week with the understanding that his identity was to remain unknown, the fund of the Citizens' Relief Association of Camden yesterday jumped to $1077.14. This contributor spent some time at the headquarters of the association at 6 North Second street and was so impressed with the dire needs of the applicants that he concluded to give substantial aid. Others have done likewise and those in charge of the movement have been greatly encouraged in their work to provide for the many cases of distress that are daily called to their attention.
Unit Block of North 2nd Street. George Wailes operated a shoe shop at 64 North 2nd Street in the 1890s. Howard M. Cooper was at 38 North 2nd Street in 1909.
Unit Block of South 2nd Street
City directory records and newspaper accounts, 1870s–1955.
2 South 2nd Street
2 South 2nd Street — Unit Block of South 2nd Street
10–24 South 2nd Street — Unit Block of South 2nd Street
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1885
Directory data
15 South 2nd Street
15 South 2nd Street — Unit Block of South 2nd Street
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1906
William T. Steinmetz & Family
1906
William & Rosalie Steinmetz
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 19, 1986.View transcription
CHIPS FROM CAMDEN.
Little Notes of News from Across the Matrimonial Ferry.
Mayor Pratt on Saturday imposed a fine and costs amounting to $53 upon Charles Woodward for selling liquor without a license at No. 2 South Second street, Camden. He removed to the place from Philadelphia only a few days since, having kept a sporting house on Ninth street near Vine. No defense was made, Woodward pleading guilty to the charge, which was made by J. V. Middleton, who had an undertaking establishment next door to the saloon.
Tommy Skymer, 4 South 2nd Street.Josiah V. Middleton, 5–7 South 2nd Street — 1891 Camden city directory advertisement.View transcription
J. V. MIDDLETON, UNDERTAKER
Nos. 5 and 7 South Second Street, Telephone No. 146. CAMDEN, N.J.
Bodies Preserved Either With or Without Ice. Also Families Furnished with Folding Chairs for Funerals.
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 12, 1905.View transcription
HOWELL. — On February 9, 1905, JARVIS W., husband of Maggie Howell, aged 45. Funeral from his late residence, February 13, 1905, 5 S. 2d st. Camden, N.J. at 2 P.M. Friends and relatives are invited. Interment at Old Camden Cemetery. Friends may view the remains on Sunday evening, 8 to 10.
New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
GO BY YELLOW!
SAVE TIME....PARKING....TRAFFIC WORRIES
Entire fleet equipped with Two-way radios
Yellow Cab Co. of CAMDEN
WOodlwn 3-4100
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 31, 1906.View transcription
Camden's police are looking for about as mean a thief as one can imagine. Yesterday the family of Theodore Bishop was evicted from their home, at 6 South Second street. While the household effects were out in the street the thief stole Bishop's carpenter tools. The theft occurred while Bishop was away looking for a place for his family.
9 South 2nd Street — Patrick Murphy saloon, from the Peppery Pot column, March 5, 1926.View transcription
When Gleason Wore Curls
Wright Cox, police stable sergeant, recollects “Kid” Gleason when he was a gentle little boy in skirts, wearing long curls, although it is a sure bet he never sang in a Sunday school class.
For a few years had hardly elapsed, when as Sergeant Cox recalls, he was the scrappiest “kid” in the Third Ward.
Cox remembers one occasion when Gleason was pitching for the Independents in the early 80’s. On the way home they stopped in a tavern kept by an Irishman at Second and Taylor avenue.
Gleason had a banana stalk in his strong right hand. There was a colored ragpicker devouring raw oysters at the free lunch bar, although the oysters weren’t free.
Creeping up behind the negro, he gave him a wallop on the neck with the banana stalk that must have made the poor “darky” actually imagine that the crack of doom had suddenly boomed.
Unit Block of South 2nd Street. Jesse Pratt was at 2 South 2nd Street. Josiah V. Middleton operated an undertaking business at 5–7 South 2nd Street from 1870 to 1895. Patrick Murphy ran a saloon at 9 South 2nd Street in 1885.
Intersection of South 2nd Street & Mickle Street
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 7, 1915.View transcription
Wagon Becomes Electrified
Loaded with a huge iron boiler, a wagon of Charles Smith, of 505 Erie street, became fastened beneath the bridge of the Pennsylvania Railroad, where it spans Second street near Mickle, Camden, yesterday. There was not enough space to permit the entrance of the wagon with its load. In scraping the roof and becoming jammed, the boiler knocked the insulation from the wires of the Public Service Railway Company which pass beneath the bridge. This resulted in the boiler becoming highly charged, knocking off the driver and imperiling all who approached it. The police were apprised of the predicament and it was finally necessary to send a wrecking crew to cut the wires, liberate the wagon and the boiler and permit traffic to resume.
Intersection of South 2nd Street and Mickle Street. Philadelphia Inquirer, February 7, 1915.
100 Block of South 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 100 block of South 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
108 South 2nd Street
108 South 2nd Street — 100 Block of South 2nd Street
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1906
Thomas Sanders & Family
1906
William Sanders
110 South 2nd Street
110 South 2nd Street — 100 Block of South 2nd Street
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1902–1906
Adolph Dehn & Family
112 South 2nd Street
112 South 2nd Street — 100 Block of South 2nd Street
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1870–1873
William H. 'Harry' McKeen
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 22, 2006.View transcription
William Sanders, 9 years old, of 108 South Second street, fell from the trestle work of the new elevated structure of the Pennsylvania Railroad on Bridge avenue yesterday, tearing the flesh from his legs. The boy was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital.
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 4, 2006.View transcription
Mrs. Dehm, of 110 South Second street, Camden, writes to The Inquirer that her son, who was missing, has returned home. He had been seized with a fit and taken to an institution at Media, where he was detained for medical treatment.
200 Block of South 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 200 block of South 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
205 South 2nd Street
205 South 2nd Street — 200 Block of South 2nd Street
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1955
Standard Soap Co. of Camden
1955
New Jersey Bell Telephone
1959–1960s
Concord Chemical
1970
Gone
209 South 2nd Street
209 South 2nd Street — 200 Block of South 2nd Street
209 South 2nd Street — Joseph D. Read, 1872 Camden city directory, view 1.View transcription
JOSEPH D. READ, DEALER IN FAT, HIDES, TALLOW, Wool, Calf and Sheep Skins, BEEF CRACKLINGS, SOAP, CANDLES and STARCH, NEAT'S FOOT OIL, HORNS, Tails, Glue Pieces, &c. &c.
Highest Market Price Paid in Cash.
No. 209 South Second Street, Camden, N.J.
209 South 2nd Street — Joseph D. Read, 1872 Camden city directory, view 2.View transcription
JOS. D. READ. WHOLESALE DEALER IN Family & Fancy Soaps, Tallow, Adamantine & Wax Candles, STARCH, INDIGO BLUE, SAL SODA, SPICES, &c. REFINED TALLOW EXPRESSLY FOR MACHINERY USE. Tallow and Grease Bought and Sold, 209 SOUTH SECOND STREET ABOVE STEVENS, CAMDEN, N.J.
209 South 2nd Street — Blair Manufacturing Company, 1915.View transcription
Blair Manufacturing Co.
MACHINISTS
209 SOUTH SECOND STREET
CAMDEN, N.J.
Camden Courier-Post, March 21, 1932.View transcription
CAMDEN MAN STABBED DURING ARGUMENT
Emil Tisani, 35, of 237 Stevens street, was stabbed in the neck, head and face Saturday night following an argument with a neighbor in a grocery store at 210 South Second street. After being treated at Cooper Hospital, Tisani said he would swear out a warrant for Lugi Celani, of 203 Royden street, whom he claimed attacked him with a razor.
211 South 2nd Street — Charles K. Cook Co. key tag.211 South 2nd Street — Cook's, 1926, view 1.211 South 2nd Street — Cook's, 1926, view 2.212 South 2nd Street — 1920 federal census sheet.View transcription
212 [house no.] 254 [family no.] 264 [line no.] — Juarez, Jesus, Head, R, owns, 26, No, M, Mex, 42, S.
Morris, Florence, Roomer, V, [rents], 2, Ky, 26, S.
"Here ends the enumeration of Block 168" [handwritten note] — South 2nd
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 31, 2000.View transcription
George Nailen, charged with maintaining a disorderly house at 215 South Second street, was held in $1500 bail by Justice Stackhouse for a hearing to-day.
200 Block of South 2nd Street. Charles K. Cook & Co. operated at 211 South 2nd Street.
300 Block of South 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 300 block of South 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
300 South 2nd Street
300 South 2nd Street — 300 Block of South 2nd Street
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1899
James Flood, Saloon
1924
Archie Cook
1947
gone
314 South 2nd Street
314 South 2nd Street — 300 Block of South 2nd Street
330 South 2nd Street — 300 Block of South 2nd Street
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1928
William Gibson
1897–1898
George B. Hughes
1897–1898
George B. & Blanche Hughes
New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
Trucking
A E F Interstate Trans Serv — 316-S-2nd Cam . WOodlwn 3-2118
328 South 2nd Street, January 19, 1928.View transcription
TWO DIE IN HOSPITAL
Two men died in the Cooper Hospital last night. Anton Fligier, 66 years old, 1257 Morton street; a shoemaker, died of complication of diseases after an illness of several days. William Gibson, 35 years old, 328 South Second street, died of heart disease.
Philadelphia Inquirer, 2015.View transcription
Marriage Failure After 3 Months
Married just two months, Mrs. Addie Davis, of 318 South Second street, had her husband, William, before Recorder Stackhouse, in Camden, yesterday, charged with threatening to kill her. It developed that he had spent most of his honeymoon in a hospital, where he had been operated upon. Mrs. Davis averred that her husband had not given her a cent since they were married and that on two occasions he returned home with the story that he had lost his wages. He wanted to end their lives, so she left. Recorder Stackhouse told the two to make up and he discharged the defendant.
400 Block of South 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 400 block of South 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
400-402 South 2nd Street
400-402 South 2nd Street — 400 Block of South 2nd Street
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1880–1894
Thomas Sheeran
1909–1917
Schilling's Saloon aka Schilling's Hotel
1917–1918
Schilling's Saloon aka Schilling's Hotel
1919
No Bar
1970
Gone
420 South 2nd Street
420 South 2nd Street — 400 Block of South 2nd Street
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1917
Mrs. Merita "Minnie" Kantz
428 South 2nd Street
428 South 2nd Street — 400 Block of South 2nd Street
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1900
Stephen L. Thomas & Family
1900
Stephen L. & Martha Chadwick Thomas
1900
George Thomas
1900
Ada Thomas
1900
Florence Thomas
1900
Mrs. Martha Chadwick
1900
Clarence S. Smith & Family
1900
Clarence S. & Mary Thomas Smith
1900
Harriet Florence Smith
430 South 2nd Street
430 South 2nd Street — 400 Block of South 2nd Street
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1970
Gone
1882–1897
John K. Van Stavern
1882–1897
John K. & Ellen Van Stavern
432 South 2nd Street
432 South 2nd Street — 400 Block of South 2nd Street
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1910
Wright Ellis Cox
438 South 2nd Street
438 South 2nd Street — 400 Block of South 2nd Street
444 South 2nd Street — 400 Block of South 2nd Street
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1883–1885
Edmund Shaw
1883–1885
Edmund & Susanna Shaw
446 South 2nd Street
446 South 2nd Street — 400 Block of South 2nd Street
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1890s–1900s
Augustus F. Werner & Family
1890s–1900s
Augustus & Annie Werner
1890s–1900s
William H. Werner
1890s–1900s
Ruth Werner
1890s–1900s
Alma Werner
1890s–1900s
Erwin Werner
456 South 2nd Street
456 South 2nd Street — 400 Block of South 2nd Street
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1892–1893
William McKinley
Camden Post-Telegram.View transcription
David J. Russell Dead.
David J. Russell, who has kept the saloon at Second and Benson streets for a number of years, died this morning after a lingering illness. He was 43 years old and leaves a wife and several children. Undertaker William J. Hopper will have charge of the funeral.
400–402 South 2nd Street — real estate record.Camden Post-Telegram.View transcription
ANDREAS SCHILLING CLAIMED BY DEATH
Engaged in the saloon business for several years and well-known in lodge activities, Andreas Schilling, aged 58 years, died last night at his home, 400 South Second street, following a long illness. He was a member of Mozart Lodge of Masons, Camden Lodge of Moose and Wilmington Lodge of Eagles. His funeral will take place on Friday afternoon in charge of the Schroeder-Kephart Company. Interment will be made in Harleigh Cemetery.
Camden Post-Telegram.View transcription
SCHILLING. — On May 1, 1917, Andreas Schilling, husband of late Katharine Schilling (nee Gompper), aged 58 years. The relatives and friends of the family, Mozart Lodge, No. 121, F. and A. M.; Wilmington, Del., Aerie, No. 74, F. O. of E.; Camden Lodge, No. 111, L. O. of Moose, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his late residence, 400 South Second street, Camden, N.J. Friends may call Thursday evening. Interment at Harleigh Cemetery. Schroeder-Kephart Co. (3)
Camden Post.View transcription
M'CUSKER'S FUNERAL.
It Will Take Place Early on Monday Morning.
The funeral of Michael T. McCusker, for whose death his widow is locked up in the county jail on a charge of murder, will be buried on Monday morning, at eight o'clock, from his mother's residence, No. 430 south Second street. High Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and interment will be made at the New Cathedral cemetery.
430 South 2nd Street — John H. Riddle, Camden Post-Telegram.View transcription
TWO NEW SALOONS.
Excise Board Also Grants Pool Table and Shuffleboard Licenses.
The Excise Board, after a lengthy conference, last night, granted the applications of John F. Hinser, of 639 Market street, and John H. Riddle, of 430 South Second street, to sell liquor at retail.
The applications of Stephen Stebmaka, of 828 Chestnut street, and Michael Cariola, of 727 Kaighn avenue, were laid over.
The transfer of the license of Edward Foster, deceased, of 550 Federal street, to his widow, Mollie Foster, was granted.
Applications for the transfer of the following licenses were laid over: Josephine Rose, of 130 Federal street, to Thomas J. Walsh; Peter Carrio, of 1448 Broadway, to Nicola Juliana.
The following pool table licenses were granted: Rudolph W. Byer, 505 Main street; Joseph Hyde, 1600 South Sixth street; Antonio Mecca, 18 Market street; Henry Grossmick, 2046 Federal street; Harry M. Ambruster, 342 Kaighn avenue; Charles Grossman, Twelfth and Federal streets; John J. Trost, 114 Marlton avenue; Anna Connor, Seventeenth and Federal streets, shuffleboard; Andrew Almonesdo, 529 Federal street, shuffle board.
500 Block of South 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 500 block of South 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
519 South 2nd Street
519 South 2nd Street — 500 Block of South 2nd Street
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1932
James Williams
1947
David Greenage
520 South 2nd Street
520 South 2nd Street — 500 Block of South 2nd Street
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1932
Carl Low
1933
William Derencone
1934
Charles Auletto
1935–1936
Daniel Auletto's Taproom
1947
Ballance Lunch Room
1884–1892
John W. Elliot
522 South 2nd Street
522 South 2nd Street — 500 Block of South 2nd Street
559-609 South 2nd Street — 500 Block of South 2nd Street
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1911–1955
Camden
1955
New Jersey Bell Telephone
519 South 2nd Street, June 7, 1932.View transcription
The same group of raiders arrested James Williams, 44, of 519 South Second street, in his home, where a small quantity of whisky was seized. Williams was fined $50.
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 29, 1988.View transcription
PUBLIC SALE!
527 S. Second St., FRIDAY Afternoon, June 29, 1888, AT TWO O'CLOCK.
The entire household goods, consisting of walnut and hair cloth parlor suits, parlor mirror, bed room furniture, feather beds, mattresses, China and glassware, kitchen utensils, Brussels, ingrain and rag carpets, etc.
Murray & West, AUCTIONEERS, 139 FEDERAL STREET.
New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
ART Metalcraft PLATING CO. — Over 35 Years Experience
IRIDITE - ALCOAT, MAGNESIUM - BONDERIZING & RUST PROOFING, SURFACE TREATMENT, BARREL PLATING, INDUSTRIAL & DECORATIVE, POLISHING - BUFFING, LACQUERING, ANODIZING ON ALUMINUM, Black Finishes on all Metals and Oxidizing
CHROMIUM • GOLD • SILVER • NICKEL • CADMIUM • COPPER • TIN • BRASS • ZINC • RHODIUM PLATING, Hard Wearing Chrome
All Work Laboratory Controlled, CERTIFIED SPECIFICATION PLATING
EMerson 5-0001 — 529-535 SOUTH 2ND ST. CAMDEN 3, N.J.
537–549 South 2nd Street, November 20, 1949.View transcription
3 Held for Jury On Gun Charges
Three men caught in a police roadblock set up Sunday to catch the fleeing burglary suspects who broke into the Carter Paper Co. building, 537-49 South Second street, waived a preliminary hearing today in police court on charges of carrying firearms.
Sent to county jail to await grand jury action were Melvin Jones, 35, of 214 Berkley street; Willie Garrett, 24, of 411 Benson street, and Isaac Scott, 31, of 628 North Forty-sixth street, Philadelphia.
Although the burglars made good their escape, Sgt. Karl Friedrichs and other officers continued to halt cars on Second street, between Clinton and Royden. Friedricks said they found two of the men arrested carrying loaded automatic pistols.
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 30, 2011.View transcription
APPEAL IN HIGHER COURT
Former Camden Policeman Stricken With Heart Disease
Stricken with heart disease, former Policeman Robert Colkett, who was awaiting a decision on his appeal taken to the Supreme Court as a result of his being dismissed from the force, died yesterday at his home, 545 South Second street, Camden. He had not been feeling in the best of health of late, although he had a large and apparently healthy physique. He is survived by a widow.
Prior to going on the police force, Colkett was in the Fire Department and for many years drove the hook and ladder at headquarters. He was widely known throughout the city.
547–551 South 2nd Street — Samuel Wright Ink.559–601 South 2nd Street — Samuel P. Wright, 1899.New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
CAMDEN COPPER WORKS INC — Fabricators Of Processing Equipment From Non-Ferrous Metals & Stainless Steel
559 South 2nd Cam..... WOodlawn 3-1500
551 South 2nd Street, 1913.
500 Block of South 2nd Street. Samuel P. Wright & Company occupied 559–609 South 2nd Street from 1899 through the mid-twentieth century.
600 Block of South 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 600 block of South 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
618 South 2nd Street
618 South 2nd Street — 600 Block of South 2nd Street
New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
N J WIRE STITCHING MACHINE CO — For Printers, Box Makers, Novelty Mfrs., Ribbon Spools, Bag Sealers, Wire Stitchers to Eliminate Slower Methods.
608 South 2nd Camden..... EMerson 5-0196
616 South 2nd Street, January 8, 1958.View transcription
JOSEPH A. REED
Joseph A. Reed, 44, of 616 S. 2nd st., died on Monday at Cooper Hospital. He had been a life-long resident of Camden.
Surviving are his wife Erminia and one sister, Mrs. Anna McDonald, of Camden.
Requiem high Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, 4th and Division sts. Relatives and friends will meet at 9 a.m. at the Frank J. Leonard Funeral Home, 1451 Broadway, where they may call Thursday evening. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
624–626 South 2nd Street, June 12, 1954.View transcription
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Take notice that Marine Terminal Bar, Inc., has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden for a Plenary Retail Consumption License for premises situated at 624-626 So. 2nd St., Camden, N.J. The officers of this corporation are as follows: Peter J. Fanelle, President, S.E. Corner So. Park Ave. and Wynnefield Ave., Haddon Heights, N.J. Joseph C. Fanelle, Secretary, 1900 So. Park Avenue, Haddon Heights, N.J. The directors and stockholders of this corporation are as follows: Peter J. Fanelle, S.E. Corner So. Park Ave. and Wynnefield Ave., Haddon Heights, N.J. Joseph C. Fanelle, Secretary, 1900 So. Park Avenue, Haddon Heights, N.J. Rocco Fanelle Jr., St. Martin's Avenue, Haddon Heights, N.J. Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to Mary K. MacClennan, Deputy City Clerk of Camden. (Signed) MARINE TERMINAL BAR, INC., 624-626 So. 2nd St., Camden, N.J. ($9.60)
624 South 2nd Street — Marine Terminal Bar, November 25, 1955.View transcription
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Take notice that application has been made to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden, N.J., to transfer to Betzel Inc., a New Jersey Corporation, for premises situated at 624 So. 2nd Street, Camden, New Jersey, the Plenary Retail Consumption License Number C-159, heretofore issued to Marine Terminal Bar, Inc., for premises situated at 624-626 So. 2nd Street, New Jersey.
The names and addresses of the officers and directors of this Corporation and the offices they hold respectively are as follows: Antoine Betz, 50 Farndale Road, Somerdale, N.J., President. Alyece Betz, 50 Farndale Road, Somerdale, N.J., Vice President. Elwin Elsenhout, 50 Farndale Road, Somerdale, N.J., Secretary and Treasurer.
Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to John T. Odorisio, City Clerk of Camden, N.J. (Signed) BETZEL INC., Antoine Betz, President, 50 Farndale Road, Somerdale, New Jersey.
638 South 2nd Street, November 6, 1951.View transcription
Camden Fire Alarms
The following is a list of fire alarms in Camden from midnight Sunday to midnight Monday.
12.40 a.m., Thirty-second and Federal streets, false alarm.
Noon, 638 South Second street, part of contents second floor.
Noon, 1073 Haddon avenue, part interior, part exterior, contents bathroom.
3.13 p.m., 216 State street, part contents second floor.
8.59 p.m., Third and Washington streets, false alarm.
600 Block of South 2nd Street. Spitalere Tavern and later Beckett Bar occupied 624–626 South 2nd Street from 1939 through 1949.
Intersection of South 2nd Street & Kaighn Avenue
New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 2, 2003.View transcription
Two New Camden Saloons
The Camden Excise Commission last night granted retail licenses to Jacob Kline, 702 South Second street, and William J. Holland, 321 Federal street. A wholesale license was granted Frank Norton, 681 Central avenue. These transfers were granted: John Chamberlain, Seventh and Carman streets, to Agnes Chamberlain; John O'Connell, Fifth and Mickle streets, to Mary O'Connell, and Mary Oberst, 1201 Liberty street, to Frank Blum.
702 South 2nd Street, December 25, 1942.View transcription
PARADISE CAFE
702 S. 2nd St., Camden, N. J.
Frank Robinson and Teddy Walley "Proprietors"
Extends Season's Greetings to All Their Customers, Friends and Business Associates
New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
CALL..... ROCCO FANELLE'S SONS
BOUGHT IN ANY QUANTITY
Prompt Removal - Certified Weight
BUYERS — SELLERS — IRON and METAL
PLANT DISMANTLING — TRAINED EFFICIENT STAFF — ESTIMATES CHEERFULLY GIVEN
Call Us: WOodlawn 4-1955, WOodlawn 4-1957
OFFICE: 217 LINE ST. CAMDEN
YARDS: 210-214 LINE ST. CAMDEN, 706-714 S. 2ND ST. CAMDEN
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 29, 2007.View transcription
MANY CAUGHT IN RAID
Pandemonium Reigned in Camden City Hall Following Arrests
Camden's "Little Italy" was thrown into a ferment yesterday when Police Captain Stanley and Sergeant Reader, with squads of policemen, descended on two alleged disorderly houses and placed under arrest thirty-eight of the inmates. The proprietors included Antonio Froricano, Fourth street and Joint alley, and Andermo Clemenda, 706 South Second street. The prisoners taxed the capacity of the city jail.
It required several trips of the patrol wagons to convey the prisoners to the city prison, and in each instance crowds of gesticulating women and children followed. They crowded the police headquarters until the doors had to be locked to keep them out. What with the crying women, the bawling children and the excited talking of the men there was a perfect pandemonium.
723 South 2nd Street — J. Giordano & Brother, March 12, 1930.View transcription
SECOND HAND STEEL BEAMS
Channel and Iron Irons
J. GIORDANO & BRO.
2nd and Pine Sts., Camden, N.J.
Phone Bell 930
700 Block of South 2nd Street. J. Giordano & Brother operated at 723 South 2nd Street from 1929 to 1932.
800 Block of South 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 800 block of South 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
800 South 2nd Street
800 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1918
Hezekiah Allen
1929
William Whitefield
1947
Gone
801 South 2nd Street
801 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
810 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Mrs. Mattie Taylor
1947
Gone
811 South 2nd Street
811 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Ezra Moon
811-1/2 South 2nd Street
811-1/2 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
John Armstrong
1947
Gone
812 South 2nd Street
812 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Mrs. Pearl Hill
1929
William Schuck
1947
Gone
813 South 2nd Street
813 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1887
William T. Bogia
1929
No Listing
1947
Harry Wolford
814 South 2nd Street
814 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1938
Thomas Fletcher
1947
Gone
815 South 2nd Street
815 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Vacant
1947
Charles Roberts
816 South 2nd Street
816 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1880
William H. Green
1913
Henry Clark
1929
Vacant
1947
Gone
817 South 2nd Street
817 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Philip Hill
1947
William H. Byron
819 South 2nd Street
819 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1940
Cecil Graves
1940
Herman Foster
820 South 2nd Street
820 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Mrs. Mary Monday
1947
Gone
821 South 2nd Street
821 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
No Listing
1947
Crystal Wet Wash Laundry, Inc
830 South 2nd Street
830 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929–1930s
Samuel Barton
1929–1930s
John Barton
1933
John Barton
1947
Calvin Hamilton
832 South 2nd Street
832 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Vacant
834 South 2nd Street
834 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Lee Harvey
1947
Earl Atkinson
835 South 2nd Street
835 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1955
New Jersey Bell Telephone
1990's
Page's
2000s
Twenty Horse Tavern
836 South 2nd Street
836 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Robert A. Millard
838 South 2nd Street
838 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1914
Mrs. Carola Cain
842 South 2nd Street
842 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
vacant
854 South 2nd Street
854 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1949
Charles Brown
1967
Walter Best
856 South 2nd Street
856 South 2nd Street — 800 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Nathan D. Segal
1947
Segal's Grocery
801 South 2nd Street, January 15, 1929.View transcription
DOWNTOWN SALOONMAN NABBED IN DRY RAID
Dry raiders under the direction of Schuyler Adams, federal agent in charge of the Camden district, visited a saloon at 801 South Second street, seized a small quantity of liquor and arrested Jerome Mauro, alleged proprietor.
Waiving hearing and pleading not guilty to a warrant charging illegal possession and sale, Mauro was held in $1000 bail for the federal grand jury by U.S. Commissioner Wynn Armstrong today.
A half-gallon of anisette was seized in last night's raid, Adams said.
New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
GIORDANO WASTE MATERIAL CO
801-S-2nd Cam ............ WOodlwn 4-0930
Yard 2820 Mt Ephraim Av Cam .... EMersn 5-3604
807 South 2nd Street, February 24, 1950.View transcription
2 Families Flee Blaze in Home
Six persons, including three children in two families, were forced to flee their South Camden home Thursday night when a fire raged through the second floor of the building.
The blaze was blamed by firemen on an exploding oil stove.
Leonard Dreher, 29, of 807 South Second street, told firemen he and his wife, Jaine, 29, were putting their children, William, 11, and Frances, eight months, to bed when flames flared from the heater.
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 14, 1914.View transcription
Announce Carnival Queen
Announcement was made yesterday that Miss Myra L. Bailey had won the honor of being queen of the carnival given by Camden's firemen at Battery B Armory the past week. Several young women of the city were among the contestants, rivalry running high.
South 2nd Street freight yard fire, August 15, 1968.South 2nd Street freight yard fire, August 15, 1968 — J. Flax photo.Camden Post-Telegram.View transcription
IN POLICE COURT
Decoration Day was prolific of fights, scraps, stealings and the like, the result being that Recorder Stackhouse this morning had a fine array of offenders before him. As he sent quite a few over to the county jail, the Grand Jury will have its labors considerably augmented in the way of making inquiries as to the merits of these momentous issues.
"I pawned them," said Elizabeth Evans, a colored damsel, to the Recorder when she was asked concerning a charge of purloining a gold watch and a suit of clothes from Henry Clark, of 816 South Second street. That was all there was to it and Elizabeth was committed to jail in default of $200 bail.
New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
BENNETT V G LUMBER CO — Specialists Since 1876
LONG LEAF YELLOW PINE, CYPRESS - WHITE PINE - FIR
WOodlawn 3-0368
2nd & Spruce Cam...... WOodlawn 3-0368
854 South 2nd Street, June 13, 1967.View transcription
BEST
On June 10, 1967, Walter Best of 854 S. 2nd St., Camden, N.J. Surviving are sister Mrs. Effie B. Wooten of LaGrange, N.C. and a brother Albert Best of Goldsboro, N.C. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Tuesday, June 13, 1967 at 8:00 p.m. at E. J. Flippen Funeral Home, 453 S. 6th St. (between Berkley and Washington Sts.), Camden, N.J. Interment at LaGrange Cemetery, LaGrange. Friends may call Tuesday evening after 7:00 o'clock.
Camden Courier-Post, December 17, 1949.View transcription
SAYS PAL ROBBED HIM
A South Camden man was arrested Friday night and charged with robbery of a friend with whom he had been drinking a few minutes earlier. Antonia Rizzo, 237 Royden street, told police he had been in a taproom at Second and Beckett streets in company with Charles Brown, 27, of 854 South Second street. Rizzo said when he left the taproom he was attacked by two men and robbed of $40. Rizzo identified Brown as one of the men and his arrest followed.
Intersection of South 2nd Street & Spruce Street
Intersection of South 2nd Street and Spruce Street, from the 1891 Sanborn fire insurance map.
900 Block of South 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 900 block of South 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
900 South 2nd Street
900 South 2nd Street — 900 Block of South 2nd Street
Philadelphia Inquirer, August 20, 1992.View transcription
The County Board of License Commissioners last night granted a retail license to John J. Archer, of Second and Spruce streets.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 2, 1989.View transcription
Policeman Harvey, early yesterday morning, captured Henry Bunting and James Simpson in the act of breaking into the saloon of Thomas Doorley, at Second and Pine streets.
900 Block of South 2nd Street. The West End Hotel stood at 900 South 2nd Street.
Intersection of South 2nd Street & Division Street
New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
Laundry
CRYSTAL WET WASH LAUNDRY
• THRIFTY SERVICE
• FAMILY FINISH
• DAMP WASH
2nd & Division St. Camden, N.J. — WOodlawn 3-1465
1075 South 2nd Street — 1000 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1890–1891
Thomas Barnes
1905–1910
George Schu
1910
John Hagenbusher
1918–1919
Henry Frank
1924–1947
Eva's Cafe
1956
Henry's Cafe
1076 South 2nd Street
1076 South 2nd Street — 1000 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1906
Morris A. Makarowski
1929–1947
Isadore Feldman
1097 South 2nd Street
1097 South 2nd Street — 1000 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1894
The Whildin Family
Southwest Corner
Southwest Corner — 1000 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Camden
New Jersey Bell Yellow Pages, 1955.View transcription
VIGGIANO'S L & BROS JUNK SHOP — Buyers of IRON, METALS, RAGS, PAPER, ETC.
1006 South 2nd Cam...WOodlawn 3-7661
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 19, 1911.View transcription
Slipping between two freight cars at the Sitley grain elevator, Frank Batey, a brakeman, 32 years old, of 1012 South Second street, narrowly escaped death yesterday. At the Cooper Hospital it was found he had a sprained back.
Philadelphia Inquirer, December 14, 1914.View transcription
Child Severely Burned
Playing with fire resulted in Frank Binker, 4 years old, of 1018 South Second street, Camden, being taken to the Homeopathic Hospital yesterday, suffering from severe burns about the legs.
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 7, 2010.View transcription
Wedded in Camden Synagogue
In the Synagogue Sons of Israel, Eighth and Sycamore streets, Camden, yesterday, Miss Rose Koplan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Koplan, of 1029 South Second street, became the bride of Charles Levy. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Jacob Rudderman in the presence of a large number of invited guests. The young couple are well known in the southern section of the city. They will live on South Eighth street, Philadelphia.
1051 South 2nd Street, February 12, 1955.View transcription
Camden Man Eligible For Prison Parole
A Camden man, sentenced in 1953 to five to seven years on a charge of atrocious assault and battery, is eligible for parole, according to an announcement by Homer C. Zing, chairman of the state parole board.
Ralph Roberts, 28, formerly of 1051 S. 2nd st., was arrested for stabbing Miss Pearl Alston, who occupied an apartment in his home. He was committed to state prison May 1, 1953.
1051 South 2nd Street, February 18, 1953.View transcription
So. Camden Man Held in Knifing of Young Woman
A South Camden man was arrested and charged with atrocious assault and battery early today after a young woman was admitted to West Jersey Hospital suffering six stab wounds.
Miss Pearl Alston, 21, was reported in serious condition at the hospital with wounds of the chest, stomach, back and arms. As she was being prepared for an emergency operation she identified Ralph Roberts, 26, of 1051 S. 2nd st., as her assailant, Detective Capt. Thomas Murphy said. A butcher knife was the assault weapon.
Philadelphia Inquirer, September 1, 1999.View transcription
Isaac Madara, of 1064 South Second street, while at work unloading a canal boat at Walnut street wharf, had one of his feet crushed by a stone falling on it.
Philadelphia Inquirer, June 23, 2010.View transcription
PETERS. — On June 22, 1910, CHARLES ETTA, wife of John F. Peters, aged 52 years. Relatives and friends of family are respectfully invited to attend funeral on Friday afternoon, June 24, at 2 o'clock, from her late residence, 1067 S. 2d st. Camden, N.J. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 20, 1994.View transcription
WHILLDIN. — On February 18, 1894, William H. Whilldin, son of Washington and Susan Whilldin, aged 18 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from his brother's residence, 1097 South Second street, Camden, N.J. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
Intersection of South 2nd Street & Pine Street
Intersection of South 2nd Street and Pine Street, June 1932.
1100 Block of South 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 1100 block of South 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
1100 South 2nd Street
1100 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1896–1900s
William Quemore & Family
1896–1900s
William & Emma Quemore
1896–1900s
Edna Quemore
1896–1900s
William James Quemore
1896–1900s
Alice Quemore
1906–1918
Mrs. Emma Quemore & Family (widow of William Quemore; grocery)
1906–1918
Edna Quemore
1906–1918
William James Quemore
1906–1918
Alice Quemore
1929
Morris Greenberg
1947
Mrs. Mabel Anderson
1102 South 2nd Street
1102 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
John Cirone
1947
Charles D. WIlliams
1104 South 2nd Street
1104 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Samuel Sands
1947
Clyde Steele
1106 South 2nd Street
1106 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Vacant
1947
Santa Brignoni
1108 South 2nd Street
1108 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1883–1884
John A. "Gus" Dold
1929–1947
Salvatore Cirone
1110 South 2nd Street
1110 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Mrs. Bertha Witmore
1112 South 2nd Street
1112 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
vacant
1113 South 2nd Street
1113 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Frank Harden
1115 South 2nd Street
1115 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Mrs. Amy V. Preston
1117 South 2nd Street
1117 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1905
Samuel Mathis
1947
Dellam Hooper
1118 South 2nd Street
1118 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Mrs. Iola L. Tutt
1119 South 2nd Street
1119 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Charles A. Williams
1120 South 2nd Street
1120 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Alfred B. Clayton
1121 South 2nd Street
1121 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Moses Styles
1121-1123 South 2nd Street
1121-1123 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1933
Cornelius J. Block
1122 South 2nd Street
1122 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
vacant
1934
Edna Butler
1947
Harold Miles
1123 South 2nd Street
1123 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1920
Alfonzo Cioffi & Family
1920
Alonzo & Rosalina Cioffi
1920
Antonio Cioffi
1920
Thomas Cioffi
1920
Vincent Cioffi
1920
Vincent & Caroline Cioffi
1920
Rosolia Cioffi
1929
Kirk Hurdle
1929–1930s
Moses Styles
1933–1952
Cornelius J. Block (restaurant)
1124 South 2nd Street
1124 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
vacant
1947
Mrs. Hazel Johnson
1125 South 2nd Street
1125 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Mrs. Charlotte Bivens
1126 South 2nd Street
1126 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1915–1931
Hyman Beran & Family (grocery)
1915–1931
Hyman & Lillian Barag Beran
1915–1931
Manuel Beran
1915–1931
Milton Beran
1915–1931
Irving Beran
1915–1931
Mrs. Annie Beran
1915–1931
Clara Beran
1940–1947
Harry Isaacson & Family (grocery)
1940–1947
Harry & Anna Simkovitz Isaacson
1940–1947
Esther Isaacson
1940–1947
Albert Isaacson
1940–1947
Bernard I. Isaacson
1940–1947
Audrey Isaacson
1957–1958
Mrs. Mabel Finney
1127 South 2nd Street
1127 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
George Knox
1128 South 2nd Street
1128 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Willie Woodard
1129 South 2nd Street
1129 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1947
Mrs. Stella Fisher
1130 South 2nd Street
1130 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
vacant
1947
William E. Brown
1947
Isadore Birch
1131 South 2nd Street
1131 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Charles Surgis
1947
Albert Holland
1132 South 2nd Street
1132 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Lonnie Williams
1947
Gone
1133 South 2nd Street
1133 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1917
James Ford
1938
Elwood Brisco
1952–1957
Mrs. Louise Kelly & Family
1952–1957
Mrs. Bettie Nesmith
1137 South 2nd Street
1137 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1900
Frank Auerbach
1920
Charles W. Cooke
1929
Louis Green
1139 South 2nd Street
1139 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929–1947
Bert Fishbine
1141 South 2nd Street
1141 South 2nd Street — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
James Stewart
1941
John Grey
1143 South 2nd Street 1929 Carl Berkowitz 1947
1143 South 2nd Street 1929 Carl Berkowitz 1947 — 1100 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
Carl Berkowitz
Philadelphia Inquirer, January 10, 2005.View transcription
Samuel Mathis, who was killed last Friday in Philadelphia as the result of the collision between two engines, will be buried tomorrow afternoon from his home, 1117 South Second street.
1123 South 2nd Street, 1933, view 1.1123 South 2nd Street, 1933, view 2.1126 South 2nd Street, October 30, 1943.1126 South 2nd Street, December 30, 1957.View transcription
A six-month jail sentence was given Hugh Cummings, 40, of Line st. near 8th, on a charge of threat to kill his sister-in-law, Mrs. Mabel Finney, 40, of 1126 S. 2nd st. Mrs. Finney told the court that early Saturday morning Cummings seized a paring knife and chased her out of her home.
Hyman Beran — World War I draft registration card.View transcription
REGISTRATION CARD
1. Name in full: Hyman Beran. Age in yrs: 32.
2. Home address: 1126 S. 2nd, Camden, N.J.
3. Date of birth: August 1st, 1886.
4. Are you (1) a natural-born citizen, (2) a naturalized citizen, (3) an alien, (4) or have you declared your intention: Naturalized citizen.
5. Where were you born? Town: Kamenetz. State: (illegible). Nation: Russia.
6. If not a citizen, of what country are you a citizen or subject: —
7. What is your present trade, occupation, or office? Grocer.
8. By whom employed? Himself.
9. Where employed? Camden, N.J.
10. Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or a sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support: Mother.
11. Married or single (which)? Single. Race (specify which)? White.
12. What military service have you had? Rank: None. Branch: —
13. Do you claim exemption from draft (specify grounds)? Sole support.
I affirm that I have verified above answers and that they are true.
(Signed) Hyman Beran
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 16, 2017.View transcription
HERE AND THERE IN CAMDEN
James Ford, 66 years old, of 1133 South Second street, was found dead in the chicken house on his place. Coroner Pratt said death was due to exposure.
1133 South 2nd Street, December 13, 1957.View transcription
MRS. BETTIE NESMITH
Mrs. Bettie Nesmith, 82, of 1133 S. 2nd st., died Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was born in South Carolina and had lived in Camden with a daughter, Mrs. Louise Kelly, the past five years.
Surviving are four other daughters, Mrs. Pearl Simms, and Mrs. Lysle McCullogh, of Hartford, Conn., Miss Mattie Nesmith, New York, and Mrs. Lottie Downer, of Camden.
Services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Mt. Carmel Holiness Church, 9th and Mt. Vernon sts. Friends may call at a funeral home at 907 Kaighns ave. Sunday after 7 p.m. Burial will be in New Camden Cemetery.
1200 Block of South 2nd Street
Historical directory records for the 1200 block of South 2nd Street in Camden, NJ.
1200 South 2nd Street
1200 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
General Welding Company
1947
Weiner & Cornfeld
1956–2011
Kaplan & Zubrin Pickle Products
1201 South 2nd Street
1201 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1909
William Sofield
1929
South Second Street Garage
1929
Eastern Transportation Company
1947
Gone
1210 South 2nd Street
1210 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1909
William Creamer
1929
South Second Street Garage
1929
Eastern Transportation Company
1947
Gone
1221 South 2nd Street
1221 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1929
No listing
1910
George Cunningham Family George & Elizabeth Cunngham John Cunnigham
1910
George & Elizabeth Cunngham
1230-1236 South 2nd Street
1230-1236 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
year↕
name↕
1961
Banquet Program Ad
1232 South 2nd Street
1232 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
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1929
vacant
1947
Gone
1233 South 2nd Street
1233 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
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1894
David Peterson
1234 South 2nd Street
1234 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
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1929
John J. Dewan
1947
Gone
1236 South 2nd Street
1236 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
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1929
Vacant
1947
Henry Smith
1238 South 2nd Street
1238 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
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1929
Emil Miller
1947
Oliver Ford
1242 South 2nd Street
1242 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
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1929–1936
New Terminal Service Station
1944–c. 1949
George A. Stone
1245 South 2nd Street
1245 South 2nd Street — 1200 Block of South 2nd Street
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1890
John Simpson
1908
Andrew F. Urban
1908–1919
Thomas F. Gallagher & Mary E. Gallagher
1230–1236 South 2nd Street — banquet program advertisement, 1961.View transcription
EMerson 5-4020 WAlnut 5-7734
William Bryen Co.
WHOLESALE MEATS, POULTRY & PROVISIONS
Serving Restaurants, Hotels and Institutions
1230-36 SOUTH SECOND STREET CAMDEN 4, NEW JERSEY
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 11, 1994.View transcription
David Peterson, 76 years of age, father of David B. Peterson, a leading Democratic politician, died at his home, 1233 South Second street, late on Friday night of brain fever.
William T. Steimetz, 1200 block of South 2nd Street, 1906.
Intersection of South 2nd Street & Mechanic Street
William Schregler (1867–1927) served as a Camden detective for four decades, rising to Captain of Detectives and briefly serving as Acting Chief of Police in 1906.
Walter Edgerton (1854–1930), Camden professional boxer who fought as "Kentucky Rosebud." A featherweight who boxed professionally from 1886 to 1921, fought featherweight champion George Dixon, and won a bout past age 60.
Henry Houston "Harry" Franks served as Camden's Chief of Police from April 1, 1886 until his death on January 1, 1887. A Civil War veteran of the 25th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry and a tobacconist, he served as constable of the Third Ward before his appointment as chief.
Physician, pharmacist, and Camden's first Medical Inspector; later Health Director and chief school physician who shaped public-school health care in Camden for a generation.
Virgil Willett was born in Pennsylvania around 1838 to Joseph P. and Elizabeth Willett. His father worked as a mason, and Virgil spent his early years in Moorland, Montgomery County.
Edward Schlorer was born in Baden, Germany, in 1860. He came to Camden in 1889 to join his younger brother, Adam Schlorer , who had established a meat business at Second and Arch Streets .
Annals of Camden No 3 - Old Ferries - Camden NJ Download In this age of inventions, improvements and ever-changing modes of transportation, the ferry boat is still an important factor in carrying the traveller across that "goodly and noble" river which forms the boundary between the two Quaker Colonies of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Burns Street was in Camden's Poet's Row neighborhood, named for Robert Burns. Three blocks of row homes built in the 1890s, all destroyed in the catastrophic Poet's Row fire of August 1972.
Augustus F. Werner was born around 1870. According to the 1920 Census, he was born in Texas to German-speaking parents who had emigrated from the Lorraine region, which was then part of France. He met and married his wife, Annie, around 1891.
James Francis "Soup" Campbell was born on December 24, 1897, in Homestead, Pennsylvania. He likely learned to play basketball at the Homestead YMCA under the guidance of Sandy Shields, a star of the 23rd Street Wanderers.
Camac Street, often confused with Gant Street, was a short Camden, New Jersey street running between the Delaware River and South 2nd Street below Kaighn Avenue.
Carman Street ran from Broadway through East Camden to Woodrow Wilson High School at South 31st Street, named for William Carman whose home stood at the corner of Broadway and Federal Street until 1902.
aka Claudius W. Bradshaw School; aka Challenge Square Academy; aka Met East High School 1151 Kaighn Avenue Camden had become an industrial city by the 1880s, and although the country went into an economic slump in the early 1890s, generally referred to as "the panic of 1893," the city continued to grow and with it the need for new schools.
Boyer Street, also known as Boyer Court, was a half-block dead-end street running east from Nelson Street in South Camden. Eight brick homes on the north side were built in the early 1890s and demolished after World War II for industrial development.
Birch Street once ran from Front Street through Ninth Street in North Camden. Over the years, the Delaware River Bridge, the Port Authority, and the Northgate Apartment Buildings took most of the street off the map.
Baxter Street (formerly Newton Street and locally known as "Hog Alley") ran from South 7th Street to Mount Ephraim Avenue in South Camden, notorious for decades as a hub of illegal activity; largely demolished, the 700 block survives as an overgrown alley.
Allen's Court, sometimes referred to as Allen Court, ran south to north parallel to North 2nd Street. The court had six houses, originally numbered 102–112, and was gone by 1947.
29th Street extends from the Delaware River through Cramer Hill and East Camden, running from River Road to Clinton Street. It is North 29th Street above Federal and South 29th below.
Clare Street is a one-block thoroughfare in South Camden, running from Pine Street to Division Street. Originally called Pine Avenue, it was renamed Clare Street between 1878 and 1890, then later renamed Jesthroe Hunt Sr. Lane in honor of a Camden firefighter who passed away in 2005.
Clay Street, in Camden's 5th Ward, ran west from the 900 block of South 2nd Street to South Front Street. It was a short residential street tied to the industrial growth of the 1890s, extinguished by the City of Camden in October 1974.
Byron Street was part of North Camden's Poet's Row neighborhood, a working-class district whose streets were named for English literary figures. The 200, 300, and 500 blocks developed in the 1890s; the 200 block's north side was destroyed in the catastrophic Poet's Row fire of August 1972.
Camden has two separate 12th Streets: North Twelfth, which once ran from Federal Street to the Cooper River before being largely erased by highway construction, and South Twelfth, which runs from Fairview Street to Lakeshore Drive and is lined with post-World War II rowhouses.
Cox Street ran west from 1119 South 2nd Street for about half a block to a dead end, roughly opposite Sycamore Street; it first appeared in City Directories in 1890 and was renamed Sycamore Street around 1922, then erased after World War II as part of a redevelopment plan.
Reprinted from the series of stories of Camden's earlier days, under the title Sixty Years in Camden County - Gosh! by Will Paul, appearing in The Community news, of Merchantville, NJ.
A Post Office was established in Camden in 1803 and called Cooper's Ferry Post Office, under which name it continued until 1829 when it was changed to Camden.
William Penn Corson, commonly known as W. Penn Corson, was born on February 27, 1873, in Camden, New Jersey. He was the son of Elias Lake Corson, a sea captain who had commanded a vessel during the Civil War.
Amber Street is a small street that runs parallel to Kaighn Avenue from South 4th Street to South 6th Street. Best known as the alley beside Triangle Liquor east of Broadway.
Baring Street runs for one block in South Camden, from Chestnut Street south to Kaighn Avenue, between Marion Street and South 6th Street. The homes were built in 1888 by Wilson Ernst, one of Camden's most active builders of the 1880s.
George B. Anderson was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on September 18, 1872, as a replacement extra man with Engine Company 2 . He filled the position left by William S. Davis , who had been promoted to Engineer.
EUGENE F. ALSTON was born October 16, 1919 in Camden to Richard Alston and his wife, the former Dolly Robinson. His father had been born in 1891 in Henderson, North Carolina.
Berkley Street runs through South Camden from Buren Avenue to Haddon Avenue, named for Lord Berkeley, one of the original proprietors of colonial New Jersey. The section east of Broadway was once known as Hamilton Street until 1882.
THOMAS R. ALLIBONE was one of the original members of the Camden Fire Department, entering service on September 2, 1869 as an extra man with Engine Company 1 .
ROXIE ALLEN was the ring name used by Rocco Auletto, who was one of the many fine Italian boxers who came out of South Camden in the 1920s and 1930s, and was considered by some to be among the best local fighters of his era.
BERNARD ABRAHAM AHLBERG was born September 18, 1858, in Sweden. He came to America at the age of 18, and moved to Philadelphia shortly afterwards, where he remained until 1907, when he came to Camden.
BERNARD ABRAHAM AHLBERG , former captain of industry, of Camden, New Jersey, and leader in all its departments of life, was born September 18, 1858, in Sweden, and died May 24, 1925. His parents were Abraham and Inga (Friedberg) Ahlberg.
ROCCO FRANK ABBOTT was born in Philadelphia on September 21, 1893 to Frank and Maria Abbatto. By 1910 his family had moved to Camden, New Jersey. Rocco Abbott lived with his parents at 910 South 3rd Street. His older brother Antonio, a tailor, lived around the corner at 302 Spruce Street. The 1914 Camden City Director indicates that the family had Americanized their last name from Abbatto to Abbott. Rocco Abbott was still living at 910 South 3rd Street at that time.
Vincent Ariel Tydeman was born in New Jersey on August 24, 1883, to Edmund and Sarah Tydeman, who emigrated from England to the U.S. in 1878 with their nine children. The Tydemans welcomed another child, Florence, just before the 1880 census.
Five North Camden boys aged 11 to 14 were arrested after a general-alarm fire at the vacant former John R. Evans Co. leather tanning plant at Second and Erie Streets in December 1971; Fire Marshal Harold Pike estimated the loss at up to $200,000.
Burglars took two movie projectors and typewriters from a Manpower training center, and nine cases of champagne from a Gallo Wine boxcar at 2nd and Beckett Streets.
The Delaware Valley Fire Buffs Association gave Camden fire captain John Gryckiewicz a special citation and a $25 savings bond in September 1966 for his rescue of Mrs. Emily Burns from a burning North Camden bedroom, his second honor that year.
Fire Capt. John Gryckiewicz of Engine Company 6 carried Mrs. Emily Burns, a 40-year-old multiple sclerosis patient, from her burning second-floor apartment at 602 North 2nd Street in February 1965, after two civilian rescue attempts failed.
