Bridge Avenue
Bridge Avenue is all but a memory today, but at one time it was one of Camden's most notable thoroughfares. It lay between Federal and Mickle Streets. There were buildings on both sides of Bridge Avenue as far east as South 5th Street in 1890. By 1924 Bridge Avenue ran on the north side of the railroad tracks that started at the Market Street Ferry, with Mickle Street running parallel on the south side of the tracks.
By 1924 Bridge Avenue below South 5th Street was gone. The street then began at Hudson Street and ended at Broadway, then began again at South 8th Street east for one block. By 1947 only the block east of South 8th Street was left, and it has been gone for many years. Today what was Bridge Avenue is part of the property at the rear of the Police Administration building.
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Old Ferries - Annals of Camden NJ
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.
Admiral Henry B. Wilson Jr.
Henry Braid Wilson Jr. was born on Mount Vernon Street in Camden, NJ, on February 23, 1861, to Henry Braid Wilson Sr. and Mary Ann Wilson.
John H. Dialogue Sr.
When it comes to gauging success by the durability and global reach of one's manufactured creations, John Dialogue undeniably stands as one of Camden's most notable figures.
A Brief History of the City of Camden
Incorporated in 1828, the progress and possibilities of Camden have far exceeded the expectations of the Founders and Incorporators. The year 1928 witnessed the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of Camden as a city.
A History of Post Offices in Camden
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.
5th Street
Fifth Street was one of Camden's original streets, running south to north, with a few major interruptions, from Newton Avenue to just west of Pyne Point in North Camden.
Boulevard was named for Decorated World War I admiral
Camden Courier-Post - September 6, 1999 By LAURIE STUART Courier-Post Admiral Wilson. Motorists who have driven through Camden instantly recognize the name, but most don't know who he is. Henry Braid Wilson was born in Camden in 1861.
City Bureaus Keep Costs Within Budget for 1937
Brunner Lauds Rulers for $40,000 Saving by Co-operation in Offices $302,000 IS VOTED ON STREET BONDS All departments of the city government were operated within the budget appropriations during 1937 and the city's saving, as a result, was $40,000, Mayor George E. Brunner announced yesterday.
2 Ice Dealers Held as License Violators
Alphonso D'Alonzo and Isaac Anderson of 837 Bridge Avenue were arrested by Camden police on complaint of health inspector Dr. David D. Helm for operating without ice-dealing licenses.
2 Houses Collapse, Bricks Bury Man
The front walls of two vacant houses at 829 and 831 Bridge Avenue collapsed, burying Jerry White, 22, of Carman Street under a ton of bricks.
2 Brothers Arrested on Suit Theft Charge
Alfred Scott, 18, of 839 Bridge Avenue, and his brother Norman were arrested on larceny charges after stealing a suit from Charles Parker of Stevens Street.
Hay Wagon Struck by Cape May Express
Philip Dorsey of 835 Bridge Avenue was driving a hay wagon for the Camden Lime Company when the Cape May express struck it at the Kaighn Avenue crossing.
Three Firemen Met Death in Camden Blaze
Three firemen — George Shields, William Hillman, and William Jobes — are killed and nine people injured when fire destroys the old Sixth Regiment Armory in Camden.
Roof Falls on Firemen
The Altoona Mirror reports three Camden firemen killed and nine injured when the roof of the old Sixth Regiment Armory at Bridge and West streets fell, burying Fireman Harry Dease and the men he had warned; the injured were removed to Hooper Hospital.
Death Notice — Hess
Death notice for Maria C. Hess, widow of Louis Hess, of 516 Bridge Avenue, Camden, who died June 3, 1902.
Death Notice — Croasdale
Death notice for Charles C. Croasdale, age 63, of 569 Bridge Avenue, Camden, an employee of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad.
Over in Camden
Next Wednesday will be donation day at the Camden Day Nursery, at 318 Bridge avenue.
Brakeman Injured at Cooper Hospital
Jacob P. Laubach, of 332 Bridge Avenue, had his right arm crushed while coupling cars in the Pennsylvania Railroad yard.
A Child Burned to Death
Ten-year-old Regina Shaw, daughter of ex-Jailer Frank Shaw of 591 Bridge Avenue, died after her clothing caught fire while she was burning leaves.
Death Notice — Coombs
Death notice for William H. H. Coombs, of 320 Bridge Avenue, Camden, who died May 21, 1895.
Death Notice — Morrison
Death notice for Sarah E. Morrison, widow of J. J. Morrison, of 442 Bridge Avenue, Camden, who died April 28, 1895.
Passed to Eternity's Shores
Camden Courier-Post - October 23, 1894 Age and Youth Falls Before the Grim Reaper's Sickle The funeral of John Haas , aged 55 years, the proprietor of the Junction Hotel, takes place this afternoon from his late residence, Sixth and Bridge avenue .
Death Notice — Prickett
Death notice for Joseph Prickett, age 65, of 508 Bridge Avenue, Camden, who died September 8, 1892.
A Disguised Burglar with a Pistol
Mrs. Dickinson at 591 Bridge Avenue was terrorized by a man wearing a false beard who placed a revolver at her head and stole five dollars.
Inception of the First Paid Fire Department in the US
During the Civil War, Camden purchased its first steam fire apparatus on June 4, 1864 the Independence Fire Company No. 3 purchased an Amoskeag steamer for $3250. This apparatus was a third class, single pump style with serial #92.
The Year 1842 - Camden, NJ
The first night boat between Camden and Philadelphia was put on July 4, 1842, by the Camden and Philadelphia Ferry Company, the last boat leaving Camden at 9:00 PM and Philadelphia at 9:30 PM.
The Year 1837, Camden, NJ
City Council authorized the construction of a market house on Market Street at the intersection of Third Street on March 13, 1837. This market house containing 8 stalls was erected at a cost of $250, and was ready for use December 28, 1837.