Benson Street
Benson Street derived its name from John J. Benson, an agent of the Camden and Amboy Railroad, who played a significant role in the development of the Stevens' lands. In acknowledgment of his contributions, particularly when the land was divided into building lots, a street was named in his honor.
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Arthur Stanley
Arthur Stanley (1845–1925), Camden police captain and Civil War veteran. Born in England, he came to America in 1853, served with Company G, 12th New Jersey Infantry at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Petersburg, and commanded the Second District of the Camden Police Department from 1898 until his retirement in 1916.
Harry H. Franks
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.
11th Street
Eleventh Street ran north from Market Street through to Pearl Street. Over time, North 11th Street was erased block by block, until only a short segment between Penn and Linden Streets survives. South 11th Street is a connecting road with no residential addresses.
Auburn Street
Auburn Street is a small street that runs from Broadway to South Sixth Street between Benson and Washington Streets. All 26 homes were seized by eminent domain and demolished in 2001.
H. Roy Steele
Henry Roy Steele, widely recognized in Camden, New Jersey, for his basketball prowess and as a tavern owner, left a lasting legacy despite his passing in 1946.
Paul A. Woodward
Paul A. Woodward, a resident of 221 Benson Street , committed the murder of two young boys by poisoning them on October 1, 1902. He was the son of Thomas and Bella Woodward.
Carman Street
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.
William G. Hillman
William Grant Hillman was born on August 10, 1865, in Camden, NJ, the sixth of nine children of Edward Hillman and Margaret Grant.
28th Street
28th Street runs from the Delaware River south, across River Road to the Pavonia railroad switching yard, then to Westfield Avenue, Federal Street and Washington Street. It is North 28th Street above Federal and South 28th below.
Clare Street
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.
Pulaski Street
Named for Casimir Pulaski.
Haddon Avenue
Haddon Avenue is one of Camden's oldest roads, dating to at least 1792 as a bridle path and incorporated as the Haddonfield & Camden Turnpike in 1839. It runs southeast from Federal Street to the city limits toward Collingswood, Haddon Township, and Haddonfield.
Baring Street
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.
27th Street
27th Street runs from the Delaware River through Cramer Hill and East Camden to Marlton Avenue. Originally called Fulton Street before the 1899 annexation of Stockton Township, it was one of the main thoroughfares of the neighborhood and home to football star Mike Rozier.
2 Men Given 6 Months on Theft Counts
Municipal Judge Marino gave six-month jail sentences to two men for theft of an auto battery and $5 of gasoline; Sgt. Earl Wright testified in the gasoline case.
MAGIN PROMOTES 3, REHIRES 3, FIRES 4
Temporary Laborers Dismissed, While Men Ousted by Hartmann Are Reinstated Three dismissals, three promotions and four reinstatements and two new hirings were announced yesterday by City Commissioner Henry Magin , director of public works.
Frank Palese Surrenders In Racket Quiz
Lent Car to Others He Says; Denies Charges Frank Palese , 26, of 900 South Fourth street , wanted as one of the alleged operators of the new "bingo" lottery racket, surrendered yesterday to County Detective Wilfred Dube .
11 Nabbed by Police in Gambling Raids
Camden Courier-Post - February 14, 1938 7 Arrested in Bingo Numbers Racket; 4 Seized in Betting Place Ten men and a woman were arrested in gambling raids over the weekend by Camden city and county authorities.
Dressmaking Contest Winners Start N.Y. Excursion Today
Three Camden schoolgirls won the city's first annual Dressmaking and Doll Dressing Contest in February 1938, including Evelyn Stevenson of 406 North 40th Street, and departed on a two-day New York City excursion as their prize.
Couple Celebrate 50th Wedding Year
More than 50 relatives and friends shared in the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Dahl staged last night at the home of the couple's son, Howard Dahl, 126 North T
43 Camden Recruits Thrive In Chill Conservation Camp
Group Gaining Weight in Vermont Mountains as They Clear Timber to Make Way for Jam, And Sleep Under Heavy Blankets Forty-three Camden city and county men with Company 2204, Citizens' Conservation Corps, are now located at Knapp Andrew Camp, Montpelier, Vt., word received here yesterday disclosed.
Reckless Driver Held After Punching Cop
A Philadelphia motorist who forced off-duty Policeman Earl Wright's car onto the sidewalk and punched him was chased to the bridge and arrested on reckless driving and assault charges.
Political Paragraphs
Camden Courier-Post - October 31, 1931 Gloucester Republicans concluded their final Baird rally of the campaign last night at their headquarters, 101 North King Street.
MOORE RALLIES TONIGHT IN 3 WARDS, ASHLAND
Camden Courier-Post - October 31, 1931 Rallies in the interest of A. Harry Moore, gubernatorial candidate, and local candidates on the Democratic ticket will be conducted tonight in Ashland and in three wards of the city.
Guns Await Sniper in Suburban Towns
With orders to "shoot on sight" issued to suburban police hunting South Jersey's "phantom sniper," a man giving a fake name reported a 16th shooting that investigators could not verify, while a 15th victim came forward separately in Collingswood.
Burglar Escapes After Stanley's Pursuit
Policeman Stanley found a burglar in the act of breaking into the home of H. O. Cliver at 447 Benson Street; after leaping several fences the prowler escaped.
Camden News Notes
Philadelphia Inquirer — April 2, 1910 ** In memory of Policeman Casper Hart, who was fatally injured in a collision between a trolley car and the Second District patrol wagon at Broadway and Benson streets , flags at all the station houses were placed at half mast yesterday and the headquarters of the Second district police draped in mourning.
Camden News Notes
Camden briefs for July 15, 1907, opening with Captain Stanley's early-morning raid on 139 Chestnut Street and the arrest of alleged proprietresses Bessie Heisler and Emma Carll.
In Police Dragnet
Successful Raid on an Alleged Pool Room in Camden Seven Men Captured Keefer, Who Says He Spent His Employers' Money in the Place, Identifies the Prisoners The Camden police yesterday raided the alleged poolroom at 25 South Third street, where Walter H. Keefer, former manager of the Merchantville Light and Power Company, claims he lost $254, belonging to his employers.
New Buildings Going Up
Camden Daily Courier - November 15, 1890 Many Houses Now Being Erected Camden builders do not seem to be deterred by the fear of financial panic or an idea that the McKinley bill presages disaster in business.