Berkley Street
Berkley Street, originally named Berkeley Street, was named for Lord Berkeley, one of the proprietors of the colony of New Jersey from 1664 to 1674, alongside Sir George Carteret.
During its early layout, Berkley Street comprised two distinct segments. The section east of Broadway was initially known as Hamilton Street, paying tribute to Hamilton Beckett, the son of Henry and Mary Beckett from London, England. However, to avoid potential confusion with other streets bearing similar names, the designation of Hamilton Street was eventually phased out in 1882, leading to the adoption of the unified name Berkley Street for the entire thoroughfare.
The historical importance of Berkley Street expanded with the arrival of the Pennsylvania Railroad. In 1902, the railroad company established a series of freight sheds along South Second Street at the Berkley Street junction, contributing to Camden's economic vitality.
As part of urban renewal efforts in the 1970s, the 200 Block of Berkley Street, along with neighboring blocks west of South 3rd Street and south of Mickle Street, underwent clearance to make way for the Royal Court Townhomes and the Mickle Tower apartment building.
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Edwin S. Wirtz
Edwin Stanley Wirtz (1914–1975), son of Camden policeman Stanley R. Wirtz and grandson of Camden fireman James McDade, was appointed to the Camden Fire Department in October 1943 and served 22 years, retiring in October 1965 as an inspector in the Fire Marshal's office.
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.
Gloria C. Loprete
Gloria LoPrete was born Gloria Troiano. She learned to bake fresh bread and rolls by hand while working alongside her father, who ran the Unique Bakery at 913 South 3rd Street in South Camden for many years.
Burns Street
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
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.
Riley Street
Ran south from Washington Street for one block.
Auburn Alley
Auburn Alley runs north and south from Washington Street, east of South 6th Street, behind the homes on Chambers Avenue. Today only a portion of the original alley is accessible, with residences encroaching on the Berkley Street side.
Sycamore Street
One of Camden's 'tree' streets.
Arthur L. Stone
Dr. Arthur L. Stone held the position of City Health Director in Camden from 1923 until his passing in 1945.
Fremont Avenue
Fremont Avenue, also known as Fremont Street, runs southeast through East Camden from Garden Avenue to South 38th Street, parallel to Federal Street.
Mickle Street
One of Camden's major east-west roads.
Berkley Hall
Berkley Hall, built in 1895 at 601 Berkley Street in Camden, New Jersey, housed grocery stores including the A&P for decades and was later converted to apartments.
Amanda Alloway
Amanda Alloway, who was born in New Jersey in November 1843, had a notable life deeply intertwined with the historical tapestry of Camden, New Jersey.
Charles L. Alcott
CHARLES L." SHAD" ALCOTT was born in New Jersey around 1857. The Census indicates July of 1858. Sorting him out can be confusing as there was a Charles M. Alcott, born February of 1857, who lived in Camden at the same time.
Arch Street
Arch Street ran from Delaware Avenue to North 5th Street between Federal and Market Streets in downtown Camden. Formerly known as Plum Street, it was home to Oetzel's Saloon, the Genova Cafe, the Collings Carriage Company, and the Camden Fire Department headquarters at 5th and Arch.
A Postcard's Story
By Phil Cohen One Postcard, Two Destinations, Three Continents, Six People, and One Hundred and Two Years The Mystery The postcard above was mailed on October 5, 1910 from Camden, New Jersey to Miss Ella Kremo at the Tivoli Theater in Sydney, Australia.
Camden Residents Walk In Fight to Take Back City
By ALAN GUENTHER, Courier-Post Staff Two dozen Camden residents recently took a nighttime walk on the wild side, past rows of abandoned homes, through neighborhoods so infested with crime and drugs that the dark streets are illuminated at night only by flashes of gunfire.
3 Hosemen Made Fire Captains
Public Safety Commissioner E. George Aaron promoted three hosemen to fire captain and announced six new firemen — including Henry J. Keating of 3316 Lemuel Avenue, transferred from the Police Department — and two new policemen. Camden Courier-Post, November 30, 1953.
Man Held for Jury In Firing of Shot
Albert Wallace of 316 South Third Street was held for grand jury action in Camden municipal court, charged with firing a shot through the door of a friend's home on Berkley Street.
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses published in the Camden Courier-Post, November 17, 1949, including Russell E. Mattson of 333 North 38th Street and Ruth M. MacDonald of 46 North 33rd Street.
Henry R. Elliott Dies, Spanish War Veteran
Henry R. Elliott Jr., 72, a Spanish-American War veteran who had lived at 640 Berkley Street, died at the Soldiers' Home in Vineland on February 13, 1938 after two years of illness.
Marriage Licenses
Marriage license notices from Camden and vicinity for February 1938, including George Albert Leary of 650 Berkley Street and Ellen Jane Frame of 525 North 6th Street.
Democrats to Hold Meetings Tonight
Candidacy of Moore to be Expounded at Meetings in City and Suburbs The campaign foe A. Harry Moore, gubernatorial candidate, and local Democratic candidates, will be carried into six wards of the city and in seven communities or the county tonight.
News of a Day in the City of Camden
Considerable surprise was manifested in Camden yesterday when it was announced that Anna Turner, the sixteen-year-old daughter of Frank Turner, a prominent builder and contractor, has been marred since January 21 to Louis Voegtlin, formerly of Camden, but now of Trenton.