Cramer Street

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Cramer Street bears the name of Alfred Cramer, the real estate developer whose idea to sell building lots to working people on a monthly installment plan resulted in his selling of more than 5000 building lots in Cramer Hill and East Camden by 1897. Besides Cramer Street, the Cramer Elementary School and the Cramer Hill neighborhood bear his name.

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2600 Block of Cramer Street

2600 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants

2623 Cramer Street

2623 Cramer Street — 2600 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1915J.J. Mortimer

2627 Cramer Street

2627 Cramer Street — 2600 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1929Mrs. Annie Garbrecht
1929Leonard F. Garbrecht
1947William C. Smith
1950s–1981David C. Reich & Family
1950s–1981David C. & Evelyn Reich
1950s–1981Janice Reich

2606, 2604, 2602 & 2600 Cramer Street — January 2, 2008

2606-2600 Cramer Street, January 2008
2606, 2604, 2602 & 2600 Cramer Street — January 2, 2008

2611 & 2613 Cramer Street — March 15, 2012

Two-story twin house at 2611 and 2613 Cramer Street, Camden, March 15, 2012
2611 & 2613 Cramer Street — March 15, 2012
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2611 2613

Eagle ornament over the doors of 2611 & 2613 Cramer Street — March 15, 2012

Painted wooden eagle and flags ornament in the gable over 2611 and 2613 Cramer Street, March 2012
Eagle ornament over the doors of 2611 & 2613 Cramer Street — March 15, 2012

2617 Cramer Street — January 2, 2008

Two-story cream-sided house at 2617 Cramer Street, Camden, January 2008
2617 Cramer Street — January 2, 2008

2617 & 2619 Cramer Street — January 2, 2008

Two-story twin house at 2617 and 2619 Cramer Street, Camden, January 2, 2008
2617 & 2619 Cramer Street — January 2, 2008
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2617 2619

2617 & 2619 Cramer Street — March 15, 2012

Two-story twin house at 2617 and 2619 Cramer Street, Camden, March 15, 2012
2617 & 2619 Cramer Street — March 15, 2012
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617 2619

2619 Cramer Street — January 2008

Two-story house with open front porch at 2619 Cramer Street, Camden, January 2008
2619 Cramer Street — January 2008

2621 Cramer Street — January 2008

Narrow yellow-sided house at 2621 Cramer Street, Camden, January 2008
2621 Cramer Street — January 2008

2621 & 2623 Cramer Street — March 15, 2012. 2623 Cramer Street was scheduled for demolition in March of 2012.

Twin house at 2621 and 2623 Cramer Street, Camden, with 2623 boarded up, March 15, 2012
2621 & 2623 Cramer Street — March 15, 2012. 2623 Cramer Street was scheduled for demolition in March of 2012.

Watchman Accused

Philadelphia Inquirer, October 22, 1915

Watchman Accused, Philadelphia Inquirer, October 22, 1915
Philadelphia Inquirer, October 22, 1915
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WATCHMAN ACCUSED Jitney Driver Also Charged With Larceny From Camden Plant Charged with larceny of soap, polishes and other goods from R.N. Hollingshead and Company, Ninth and Market streets, Camden, James H. Newman, 2740 Pleasant avenue, night watchman at the plant, and J.J. Mortimer, 2623 Cramer street, that city, were arrested by a Philadelphia detective agency and held by Justice of the Peace Schmitz, of Camden, under $800 bail for a hearing before Recorder Stackhouse. It is declared that in the course of some time goods amounting to several thousand dollars have disappeared from the plant. Mortimer is a jitney driver and it is alleged that he carried some goods said to have been stolen away in his car.

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2627 Cramer Street

2625 & 2627 Cramer Street — March 15, 2012. Home of the David C. Reich family, 1950s–1981.

2625 & 2627 Cramer Street, March 15, 2012
2625 & 2627 Cramer Street — March 15, 2012. Home of the David C. Reich family, 1950s–1981.
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2625 26[?]7

Evelyn and David Reich of 2627 Cramer Street in East Camden, with daughter Janice, outside Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1260 Princess Avenue in Parkside, circa 1952

Evelyn and David Reich of 2627 Cramer Street with daughter Janice, outside Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, circa 1952
Evelyn and David Reich of 2627 Cramer Street in East Camden, with daughter Janice, outside Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1260 Princess Avenue in Parkside, circa 1952

2623, 2625 & 2627 Cramer Street — February 22, 2004

2623, 2625 and 2627 Cramer Street, February 22, 2004
2623, 2625 & 2627 Cramer Street — February 22, 2004

I grew up at 2627 Cramer Street. Our house was directly behind the Arlo Theater. My grandparents first moved into this home in the late 50s. I lived there from 1960 to 1973.

My parents lived there until 1981. It was said that our home had been a farm house built in the 1800s. It was later converted into a duplex. I remember Dudley Grange, the firehouse on 27th and Westfield Avenue, Kotlikoff's, and Woolworths. I also remember the Rexall and a soda shop at 27th and Federal.

Our house had all the classic features of homes built in the late 1800s, parlor, ornate woodwork and stairway, formal dining room and even a coal-cellar.

— Janice Reich Lafreniere, February 2004

Intersection of Cramer Street & North 27th Street

Northwest Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — Grace Baptist Church, circa 1900

Grace Baptist Church, North 27th Street and Cramer Street, Camden, circa 1900 postcard
Northwest Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — Grace Baptist Church, circa 1900
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Grace Baptist Church, Camden, N. J. L. F. BONAKER & SON, PRINTERS, CAMDEN

Northwest Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — 1900–1980s Grace Baptist Church; 2008–2014 Spanish Pentecostal Church. January 2, 2008

Spanish Pentecostal Church, North 27th Street and Cramer Street, January 2, 2008
Northwest Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — 1900–1980s Grace Baptist Church; 2008–2014 Spanish Pentecostal Church. January 2, 2008
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SPANISH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH N 27 [illegible] [illegible]

Southwest Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — January 2, 2008

Southwest corner of North 27th Street and Cramer Street, January 2, 2008
Southwest Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — January 2, 2008

Looking West on Cramer Street from North 27th Street — January 2, 2008

Looking west on Cramer Street from North 27th Street, January 2, 2008
Looking West on Cramer Street from North 27th Street — January 2, 2008

View of Northeast Corner of Cramer Street and North 27th Street from the 2600 Block — January 2, 2008

Northeast corner of Cramer Street and North 27th Street from the 2600 block of Cramer Street, January 2, 2008
View of Northeast Corner of Cramer Street and North 27th Street from the 2600 Block — January 2, 2008
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SPANISH PENTECOSTAL CHURCH

Northeast Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — January 2, 2008

Northeast corner of North 27th Street and Cramer Street, January 2, 2008
Northeast Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — January 2, 2008
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LA ESPANOLA GRO 11[illegible] 27

2700 Block of Cramer Street

2700 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants

2712 Cramer Street

2712 Cramer Street — 2700 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1893–1894George B. Anderson Jr.
1920Warren H. Rich & Family

2717 Cramer Street

2717 Cramer Street — 2700 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1907–1970William J. Hurlock & Family
1907–1970William J. & Alice Hurlock
1907–1970William R. "Rex" Hurlock

2725 Cramer Street

2725 Cramer Street — 2700 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1906Japhet B. Joyce

2728 Cramer Street

2728 Cramer Street — 2700 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1940sRaymond M. & Olive Haines
WWIIRaymond E. Haines

VFW Post Accepts Son of Sgt. Smith

Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1944

Newspaper clipping: VFW Post Accepts Son of Sgt. Smith, Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1944
Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1944
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VFW POST ACCEPTS SON OF SGT. SMITH Pvt. Charles A. B. Smith, of 212 North Twenty-seventh street, now serving in England, was accepted last night as a member of East Camden Post, No. 705, VFW. His father, Sgt. Ray Smith, a veteran of World War I, is commander of the post and presided. Also accepted into membership was David Ross, of 2724 Cramer street, now serving in the South Pacific. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ross and nephew of William Reeve, Jr., quartermaster of the post. Samuel A. Dickson, chaplain and service officer, paid high tribute to Brig. Gen. H. M. Gilbert, director of dependency benefits, and the post directed a letter of commendation be forwarded. Martin Bjeorklund was appointed by Smith as chairman of the installation committee which will install officers at the next meeting to be held in the newly purchased quarters of the post at 2808 Federal street.

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2800 Block of Cramer Street

2800 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants

2800 Cramer Street

2800 Cramer Street — 2800 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1954Robert E. Phillip

2819 Cramer Street

2819 Cramer Street — 2800 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1947St. Joseph's Boys Club

2824 Cramer Street

2824 Cramer Street — 2800 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1967John G. Brazier Sr. & Family
1967John G. & Mary Brazier

2825 Cramer Street

2825 Cramer Street — 2800 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1900s–James A. Garfield School

2826 Cramer Street

2826 Cramer Street — 2800 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearnamesource
1919–1928Raymond P. Snape & FamilyCamden Post-Telegram
1919–1928Raymond P. & Emma Goll Snape
1919–1928Raymond J. Snape
1919–1928John Snape

Nab 2 Camden Youths In Stolen Auto

Camden Courier-Post, May 29, 1954

Nab 2 Camden Youths In Stolen Auto — Camden Courier-Post, May 29, 1954
Camden Courier-Post, May 29, 1954
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Nab 2 Camden Youths In Stolen Auto Two Camden youths, one of them reported to be a marine absent without leave from the Parris Island base, were arrested in a stolen car by Gloucester Township police early today. Sgt. Kermit Delph, of the Mantua State Police barracks, identified the youths who were turned over to him for investigation, as Robert E. Phillip, 18, of 2800 Cramer st., and Nelson Brown Jr., 19, of 2020 River rd., a painter's helper. Delph said Phillip, attired in a Marine Corps uniform, said he is AWOL from the South Carolina base since April 9. The youths were driving a car stolen Wednesday from in front of the home of its owner, John Van Horn, 2276 Mulfor ave., Pennsauken. Delph said the youths would be turned over to Pennsauken police for a hearing on the theft charge.

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Brazier

Camden Courier-Post, July 20, 1967

Brazier obituary — Camden Courier-Post, July 20, 1967
Camden Courier-Post, July 20, 1967
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BRAZIER On July 18, 1967, John G. Sr., husband of Mary (nee Ward) of 2824 Cramer St., Camden, N.J., age 60 years. Also surviving are sons John Jr. of Blackwood; William of Collingswood and daughters, Mrs. Mabel Dube of Haddon Heights, Mrs. Mary Madden, Woodbury Heights, Mrs. Doris Borman of Riverton, Mrs. Ethel Wagner of Haddon Heights, Mrs. Joan Bonner of Camden, Mrs. June Fernandez of Magnolia, Mrs. Gloria Forbes of Baltimore, Maryland, Mrs. Carolin Griffis of North Wales, Pa. 24 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 3 sisters. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday at 11 a.m., at Harry Leonard Funeral Home, 2850 Federal St., Camden. Interment at Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken. Friends may call Thursday evening.

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2825 Cramer Street

James A. Garfield School, 2825 Cramer Street

Black-and-white photo of the two-story brick James A. Garfield School at Cramer Street, Camden, among bare trees.
James A. Garfield School, 2825 Cramer Street
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GARFIELD SCHOOL 29[?] CRAMER ST CAMDEN N J #4

Burning Meat Causes Trouble in Private Home

Camden Post-Telegram, May 7, 1923

Burning Meat Causes Trouble in Private Home — Camden Post-Telegram, May 7, 1923
Camden Post-Telegram, May 7, 1923
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BURNING MEAT CAUSES TROUBLE IN PRIVATE HOME Raymond R. Snape Carries Baby to Safety and Summons the Fire Department The firemen at Twenty-seventh and Federal streets were called out to a fire at the home of Raymond R. Snape, 2826 Cramer street, by Snape, who ran breathlessly to the fire house to turn in the alarm. Upon their arrival they found the house full of smoke. Investigation showed that Mrs. Snape had placed some meat on the stove to cook, and had gone out to the store, and while she was gone the water having boiled off, the meat began to burn, filling the house full of smoke. Snape, who arrived home before his wife, found the house filled with smoke and rushed upstairs, where he heard their baby crying, where it had been asleep and had been awakened by the suffocating smoke. He wrapped the youngster up and carried it into a neighbor's house and then ran for the firemen. Outside of smoke no real damage was done.

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2900 Block of Cramer Street

2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants

2900 Cramer Street

2900 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1932Jake Sangrund & Family (grocery)
1932Jake & Helen Sandgrund
1932Sylvia Sandgrund
1932Grace Sandgrund
1932Lelia Sandgrund

2901 Cramer Street

2901 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1893–1943Vanroom R. Blackwell & Family
1893–1943Vanroom R. & Louise Blackwell
1893–1943Jessie L. Blackwell
1893–1943Howard V. Blackwell

2902 Cramer Street

2902 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1927William A. & Clara Spurry

2908 Cramer Street

2908 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1950s–1970sRaymond E. Banford
1950s–1970sRobert Banford

2914 Cramer Street

2914 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1888–1970sJohn H. Mohrfeld Sr. & Family
1888–1970sMabel L. Mohrfeld
1931–1956John H. Mohrfeld Jr.
John H. Mohrfeld III

2919 Cramer Street

2919 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1945Mrs. Ida Albertson
1947Gordon Albertson

2930 Cramer Street

2930 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1931Alfred Thomas Adams

2932 Cramer Street

2932 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1921–1937Harry W. Mounce & Family

2936 Cramer Street

2936 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1921–1937William Rendfrey & Family
1921–1937William & Louisa Rendfrey
1921–1937Minnie Rendfrey
1921–1937Elizabeth Rendfrey
1921–1937Mamie Rendfrey
1921–1937Edward Rendfrey
1921–1937Christian Rendfrey
1921–1937Clarence Rendfrey

2938 Cramer Street

2938 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1935–1951Joseph A. Musick Sr. & Family
1935–1951Joseph A. & Iona Musick
1935–1951Joseph A. Musick Jr.

2940 Cramer Street

2940 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1905–1915Albert Todd & Family
1905–1915Albert & Mary Todd
1905–1915Margaret M. Todd
1905–1915William E. Todd
1905–1915Mary E. Todd
1921–1923J. Harry Todd & Family

2941 Cramer Street

2941 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1956–1958Harry J. Allebach

2942 Cramer Street

2942 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1900–1957J. Linwood Todd & Family
1900–1957J. Linwood & Ida Fox Todd
1900–1957Leon Todd
1900–1957J. Harry Todd
1900–1957Herbert Todd

2947 Cramer Street

2947 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1910s–1930sWilliam E. Albert & Family
1910s–1930sWilliam E. & Louise Albert
1910s–1930sLouise Albert

2950 Cramer Street

2950 Cramer Street — 2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
yearname
1924–1969Frederick Ballinghoff & Family
1924–1969Frederick & Sadie Ballinghoff
Arthur F. Ballinghoff

Grocery Burglary at 2900 Cramer Street

Camden Courier-Post, June 6, 1932

Grocery Burglary — Camden Courier-Post, June 6, 1932
Camden Courier-Post, June 6, 1932
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Loot of small change and cigars was taken by burglars entering the grocery of John Sanguard at 2900 Cramer street. A rear window was forced.

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Blackwell

Philadelphia Inquirer, November 28, 1894

Blackwell obituary — Philadelphia Inquirer, November 28, 1894
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 28, 1894
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BLACKWELL—On November 26, 1894, Jane M., widow of the late William P. Blackwell, in her 73d year; The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her son (Vanroom Blackwell), No. 2901 Master street, Cramer Hill, N.J. Interment strictly private.

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2908 Cramer Street

Raymond E. Banford, resident of 2908 Cramer Street, 1950s–1970s

Black-and-white head-and-shoulders portrait of Raymond E. Banford, a smiling man with short dark hair.
Raymond E. Banford, resident of 2908 Cramer Street, 1950s–1970s

2914 Cramer Street — Mohrfeld Family

Camden Courier-Post, January 22, 1957

Testimonial Dinner Set For Retired Fireman — Camden Courier-Post, January 22, 1957
Camden Courier-Post, January 22, 1957
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Testimonial Dinner Set For Retired Fireman John H. Mohrfeld Jr., of 2914 Cramer st., who retired from the fire department Dec. 1 after more than 25 years, will be guest at a testimonial dinner Thursday at 8 p. m. at Ladder Truck Company No. 3, 27th and Federal sts. Mohrfeld, whose son, John H. Mohrfeld 3d, is assistant U. S. attorney, entered the fire department Aug. 15, 1931. He was attached to the Ladder Truck Company No. 3 when he retired recently. The arrangements committee is headed by District Engineer John J. Graham and Capt. Louis Martelli.

2919 Cramer Street

1945 — Mrs. Ida Albertson wrote to the Camden Courier-Post seeking help:

I would appreciate it very much if anyone could inform me where I could get the loan of a hospital bed for one of my sons who has been returned from overseas and is bedridden.

— Mrs. Ida Albertson, 2919 Cramer Street, Camden Courier-Post, August 15, 1945

Adams-Smith — Camden Courier-Post, October 21, 1931

Stole Bulbs

Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923

Stole Bulbs — Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923
Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923
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STOLE BULBS Shortly before 8 o'clock yesterday morning, Mrs. H. W. Mounce, of 2932 Cramer street, heard a sneeze coming from the side yard of her home, and on looking out of the window saw a tall colored man near an auto parked in the side yard. He apparently became frightened and disappeared in the darkness. The car is owned by a man by the name of McUltridge, who lives at the Mounce home, and on investigation showed that two bulbs had been stolen from the front lights of the car and one from the rear light.

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Reported Missing

Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923

Reported Missing — Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923
Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923
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REPORTED MISSING Mrs. Louisa Rendfrey, of 2936 Cramer street, reported to the Third District Police Department last evening that her son, Edward, aged 14 years, was missing from home, having been missing since two o'clock in the afternoon. He is described as being white, and his heighth, five feet; weight, 110 pounds; slim build, light hair and blue eyes. When he left home he wore a light cap, brown shoes, corduroy pants, brown coat, and white and yellow blouse. He has two scars on right side of face. The mother would be pleased to have any information as to his whereabouts communicated to her at the Cramer street address.

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Mrs. Kobus Names 3 Cops, 4 Firemen

Camden Courier-Post, November 16, 1940

Newspaper clipping: Mrs. Kobus Names 3 Cops, 4 Firemen
Camden Courier-Post, November 16, 1940
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Mrs. Kobus Names 3 Cops, 4 Firemen Son of Former Fire Captain Among Men Appointed to Police Force Appointment for three policemen and four firemen, all of whom will report for duty today, was announced yesterday by Commissioner Mary W. Kobus, director of public safety. The new policemen will be assigned to duty in company with older officers to gain experience. The new firefighters will be trained at the police fire school. Edward D. Tatem, of 565 Mt. Vernon street, one of the new patrolman, is a son of former Fire Captain William Tatem. Tatem is a graduate of Camden High School. Roland E. Comerford, of 2931 Cramer street, who also was appointed to the police force, is a son of Fireman William Comerford, chauffeur for Battalion Fire Chief Charles Erickson. Young Comerford is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. The third new policeman is Joseph Hooven, of 918 North Nineteenth street. He is a Camden High graduate and also studied two years at Villanova College. Those appointed firemen are Phillip H. Farrow, of 529 Newton avenue; John Gryckiewicz, of 810 North Front street, Thomas Winstanley, of 329 Bailey street, and Anthony Bretschneider, of 1621 Louis street. Farrow and Gryckiewicz graduated from Woodrow Wilson and Gryckiewicz served a four year enlistment in the Navy. Bretschneider graduated from a Philadelphia high school and attended evening classes at Woodrow Wilson. All appointments were made from a State Civil Service Commission list of eligibles. Commissioner Kobus has adopted a policy of appointing high school graduates to both the police and fire departments.

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Births - November 23, 1935

Camden Courier-Post, November 23, 1935

Births notice, Camden Courier-Post, November 23, 1935, listing three Camden births including Mabel Louise Mohrfeld
Camden Courier-Post, November 23, 1935
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BIRTHS CAMDEN John, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daryman, of 3306 Pleasant street. Mabel Louise, to Mr. and Mrs. John Mohrfeld, of 2914 Cramer street. Robert Norman, to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Stillwell, of 22 East Park avenue, Oaklyn.

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Musick-Pernier

Camden Courier-Post, January 27, 1951

Musick-Pernier wedding — Frances Mary Pernier, 3009 Alabama Road — Camden Courier-Post, January 27, 1951
Camden Courier-Post, January 27, 1951
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Musick - Pernier The marriage of Miss Frances Mary Pernier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Pernier, of 3009 Alabama road, and Mr. Joseph A. Musick Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Musick, of 2938 Cramer street, took place this morning at 10 o'clock in St. Joan of Arc Church. The Rev. William P. McCorristin officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory satin made entrain and fashioned with a tunic of Chantilly lace designed with a standup collar. Her fingertip veil of illusion was arranged from a satin bonnet overlaid with lace and she carried an arm bouquet of calla lilies. Miss Rita T. Pernier attended her twin sister as maid of honor in a camellia pink velveteen frock fashioned with a matching cape featuring a standup collar. She carried an old fashioned bouquet of violets encircled with pink camellias. Gowns similar to that of the honor attendant, but in mauve, were worn by the bridesmaids, Miss Dolores A. Tumelty, of Lansdowne, Pa., cousin of the bride; Miss Ida M. Maccarella, of this city, and Miss Dorothy E. Pernier, sister of the bride. Their old fashioned bouquets were of pink camellias, encircled with violets. All attendants wore pleated bonnets and mitts to match their gowns. Mr. Joseph P. Lipka Jr., of this city, acted as best man for his cousin, and ushers included Mr. Alfred Locke Jr., of Merchantville, and Mr. Frederick C. Beer Jr. and Mr. John Bullock, of Camden. A reception followed at the Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield. On their return from a wedding trip to New York and the Poconos, Mr. Musick and his bride will make their home in Collingswood.

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Entertain in Honor of Miss Deegan

Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923

Entertain in Honor of Miss Deegan — Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923
Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923
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ENTERTAIN IN HONOR OF MISS DEEGAN Mrs. J. Harry Todd, of 2940 Cramer street, entertained in honor of Alice I. Deegan, at her home on Saturday evening. The guests spent a very enjoyable evening, and during the night each guest was presented with an old-fashioned doll, the presentation being made by a Cupid, that part being taken by Miss Betty Schoeffling. The guest of the evening, in whose honor the reception was given, is a niece of Mrs. Todd. The decorations were in pink and white and during the evening the guests enjoyed a sumptuous repast. Those present included: Homer Randall, Miss Cora Swartz, Mary Kelly, E. Riley, Sarah McNichol, Catherine M. Thress, Mrs. Joseph Muldoon, Miss E. Deegan, Mrs. John Deegan, Mrs. Walter Ladd, Miss Mildred Ball, Mrs. Leonard Schoeffling, Mrs. William Schoeffling, Mrs. Edward Heston and Mrs. Todd.

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2941 Cramer Street

Harry J. Allebach, Camden Fire Department — resident of 2941 Cramer Street, 1956–1958

Newspaper-style portrait of Harry J. Allebach, a smiling man with glasses in a collared shirt.
Harry J. Allebach, Camden Fire Department — resident of 2941 Cramer Street, 1956–1958

And Here's His Primer on Soldiering

Camden Courier-Post, November 26, 1940

And Here's His Primer on Soldiering — Camden Courier-Post, November 26, 1940
Camden Courier-Post, November 26, 1940
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And Here's His Primer on Soldiering —Courier-Post Photo Camden's first draftees now have a chance to burn the midnight oil over preliminary instructions of the U. S. Army. They received their copies at Fort Dix last night. They are shown grouped around Pvt. Edward Quinn, and Arthur F. Ballinghoff, 23, of 2950 Cramer street, heading the line, receives his copy first.

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1906 Sanborn Map — Cramer Street

1906 Sanborn Map showing Cramer Street from 2936 Cramer Street to Dudley Street

Black-and-white 1906 Sanborn map of the blocks between Westfield Avenue, North 30th Street, Cramer and Dudley Street
1906 Sanborn Map showing Cramer Street from 2936 Cramer Street to Dudley Street
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N. 30TH ST. CRAMER DUDLEY WESTFIELD AV. 6 7 30 4" W. PIPE 6" W. PIPE 10" W. PIPE D.H. 57' 50' 51 2936 2938 2940 2942 2944 2946 2948 2950 2900 2902 2904 2906 2937 2941 2943 2947 2933 2941 2943 2947 3001 3003 3007 3009 3011 3021 3021 westfield Geo. Eisele's home in Camden, N.J.

3000 Block of Cramer Street

3010 Cramer Street

3400 Block of Cramer Street

Henry H. Davis School, 3425 Cramer Street

Three-story brick Henry H. Davis School building with tall banks of windows, seen from a corner across a dirt street
Henry H. Davis School, 3425 Cramer Street

Two Men Killed, Woman Wounded in Camden — Camden Courier-Post, March 11, 2003

Camden Man Charged With Pair of Murders — Camden Courier-Post, March 12, 2003

Merit awards

Camden Courier-Post, March 30, 1981

Courier-Post clipping, March 30, 1981: Merit awards given to Camden firefighters and two citizens
Camden Courier-Post, March 30, 1981
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Merit awards Outgoing city fire chief Theodore Primas presented awards Thursday to two citizens and fire personnel for outstanding service. The following day, John J. Mgock Jr. was sworn in as the new fire chief by Mayor Angelo J. Errichetti. Mgock replaces Primas, who retires today. Joseph Timmons, a Voorhees cabbie, received a community service award for saving two children whose 28 Stewart St. home was on fire Jan. 20. Agnes Shad, director of the Riverview Towers at 2nd and Mickle streets, was cited for maintaining a fire-safe building in full compliance wih the fire code and training staff and tenants in fire safety. Firemen honored included Capt. William Ayres, Capt. Joseph Gfrorer, Ernest Newkirk and Adelbert Kirk Jr. for risking their own safety in fighting a fire at 2930 Cramer St. Firefighter Francis P. Stibi was honored for attendance. In his 25 years of service, he took only two sick days.

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Leonard F. Garbrecht

Leonard F. Garbrecht (1910–2000) was a Camden fire captain who served from 1941 until retiring on disability in 1960. He was the last remaining captain of that era and a charter member of Camden City Firefighters Local 788.

John H. Vickers

John H. Vickers (1863–1939) served with the Camden Fire Department from 1904, rising to Captain of Engine Company 9 in 1924, and lived with his family at 202 North 27th Street from 1920.

Walter P. Hubbs Sr.

Walter Page Hubbs Sr. (1871–after 1953) was a Camden, NJ police officer appointed in 1902 and dismissed in 1905 when Republicans returned to power. He later worked as a car repairer at the Pavonia railroad yards, living at 201 North 27th Street.

Officer George E. Schultz Jr., Camden Police Department

George E. Schultz Jr.

Officer George E. Schultz Jr. (1942–1969) joined the Camden Police Department in November 1968 and was killed by a gunman on July 5, 1969 at the age of 26, alongside his Academy classmate Officer Charles Sutman.

Alfred Cramer - 1886

Alfred Cramer

Alfred Cramer was born in 1844 on a farm in Blackwood. He lived there until he was sixteen, at which poin the began working as a book salesman. This early sales experience would later prove to be a valuable foundation for his success in business.

John McKay - WW1 Draft Card - p1

John McKay

John McKay was born on October 22, 1891, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Malcolm and Mary McKay. Along with his brothers Malcolm, Thomas, and Stanley, John grew up at 362 East Indiana Avenue in Philadelphia, as recorded in the 1900 Census.

Coriell Institute for Medical Research on Davis Street, Camden

Davis Street

Davis Street runs southeast from north of Sheridan Street to Ferry Avenue in the East Camden/Morgan Village area, named for Dr. Henry Hill Davis — Camden's first medical inspector and School Medical Inspector in New Jersey.

Aerial view looking west from North 26th Street and Howell Street

26th Street

26th Street, originally called Union Street in the pre-annexation Pavonia section, runs through Cramer Hill and East Camden from the Delaware River to Bank and Mickle Streets. It was laid out before 1887 and renamed after Stockton Township was absorbed by Camden in 1899.

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George B. Anderson

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.

27th Street and Federal Street - 1950s

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.

Arthur Allen

ARTHUR ALLEN was born in 1894 at New Gretna, NJ.

Harry J. Allebach

Harry J. Allebach

Harry J. Allebach was born on November 24, 1897, in Norristown, PA. He married Consuelo Elverson around 1917.

William E. Albert

William E. Albert

WILLIAM E. ALBERT was born in New Jersey around 1870. He was the son of Ernest and Hannah Albert. Ernest Albert had emigrated to America from Wurttemburg in what is now Germany.

East Camden Memories

Jill Petris Lamparella's memoir of growing up in East Camden in the 1950s — 139 North 32nd Street, Roles Court Apartments, Dudley Grange Park, the Henry H. Davis School, and the shops of 27th Street.

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Camden County Prosecutor's Office

Vincent P. Sarubbi, Camden County Prosecutor March 12, 2003 Camden County Prosecutor Vincent P. Sarubbi announced that bail was set today at $1 million for Binh Thach, M/40, who is charged with two counts of Murder and one count of Attempted Murder in connection with a triple shooting in a Camden home on Monday, March 10, 2003.

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Camden Man Charged With Pair of Murders

Camden County Prosecutor Vincent P. Sarubbi announced that Binh Thach, 40, was charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in connection with the March 10, 2003 shootings at a boarding home in the 2600 block of Cramer Street.

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Two Men Killed, Woman Wounded in Camden

Two men were shot and killed and a woman critically wounded in a 2600 block Cramer Street boarding home on March 10, 2003. Binh Thach, 40, later surrendered to police and was charged with two counts of murder.

Courier-Post clipping, March 30, 1981: Merit awards given to Camden firefighters and two citizens

Merit awards

Outgoing Camden fire chief Theodore Primas presented awards to two citizens and fire personnel, including those who fought a fire at 2930 Cramer St.; John J. Mogck Jr. was sworn in as the new chief.

Brazier obituary — Camden Courier-Post, July 20, 1967

Brazier

Obituary for John G. Brazier Sr. of 2824 Cramer Street, Camden, who died July 18, 1967 at age 60. Funeral services were held at Harry Leonard Funeral Home, 2850 Federal Street.

Nab 2 Camden Youths In Stolen Auto — Camden Courier-Post, May 29, 1954

Nab 2 Camden Youths In Stolen Auto

Robert E. Phillip, 18, of 2800 Cramer Street, and Nelson Brown Jr., 19, were arrested by Gloucester Township police while driving a stolen car. Phillip was reportedly AWOL from the Marine Corps.

Musick-Pernier wedding — Frances Mary Pernier, 3009 Alabama Road — Camden Courier-Post, January 27, 1951

Musick-Pernier

The marriage of Frances Mary Pernier of 3009 Alabama Road, Camden, and Joseph A. Musick Jr. of 2938 Cramer Street, celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Church. Camden Courier-Post, January 27, 1951.

Newspaper clipping: VFW Post Accepts Son of Sgt. Smith, Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1944

VFW Post Accepts Son of Sgt. Smith

Pvt. Charles A. B. Smith, serving in England, was accepted as a member of East Camden Post, No. 705, VFW, at a meeting presided over by his father, post commander Sgt. Ray Smith; the post's next meeting was to be held in its newly purchased quarters at 2808 Federal Street.

Newspaper clipping: Mrs. Kobus to Ask More Cops, Firemen for City Next Year

Mrs. Kobus to Ask More Cops, Firemen for City Next Year

Camden Public Safety Commissioner Mary W. Kobus announced in December 1940 that her appointment of 22 patrolmen and 10 firemen had restored the public safety department to 1938 strength, and said she would seek money for more officers because of defense needs; John Gryckiewicz of 810 North Front Street was among the fire appointees.

And Here's His Primer on Soldiering — Camden Courier-Post, November 26, 1940

And Here's His Primer on Soldiering

Arthur F. Ballinghoff, 23, of 2950 Cramer Street was photographed receiving his copy of U.S. Army training instructions at Fort Dix, heading the line among Camden's first draftees.

Newspaper clipping: Mrs. Kobus Names 3 Cops, 4 Firemen

Mrs. Kobus Names 3 Cops, 4 Firemen

Commissioner Mary W. Kobus announced the appointment of three Camden policemen and four firemen in November 1940; among the new firefighters was John Gryckiewicz of 810 North Front Street.

Ward

Death notice for Catherine W. Ward (nee Lante), 73, wife of the late James H. Ward, of 1110 North 18th Street, Camden. Funeral services were held at Grace Baptist Church, 27th and Cramer Streets.

Births notice, Camden Courier-Post, November 23, 1935, listing three Camden births including Mabel Louise Mohrfeld

Births - November 23, 1935

Births notice in the Camden Courier-Post, November 23, 1935, announcing Mabel Louise, born to Mr. and Mrs. John Mohrfeld of 2914 Cramer Street, among three Camden births.

Adams-Smith

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Edna Mae Smith of 132 State Street to Alfred Thomas Adams of 2930 Cramer Street, celebrated at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Burning Meat Causes Trouble in Private Home — Camden Post-Telegram, May 7, 1923

Burning Meat Causes Trouble in Private Home

Raymond R. Snape of 2826 Cramer Street carried his baby to safety and summoned firefighters after unattended burning meat filled the house with smoke. No real damage was done beyond the smoke.

Entertain in Honor of Miss Deegan — Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923

Entertain in Honor of Miss Deegan

Mrs. J. Harry Todd of 2940 Cramer Street hosted an evening reception in honor of her niece, Alice I. Deegan, with guests enjoying decorations in pink and white.

Reported Missing — Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923

Reported Missing

Mrs. Louisa Rendfrey of 2936 Cramer Street reported her 14-year-old son Edward missing to the Third District Police Department. He had been gone since 2 p.m.

Stole Bulbs — Camden Post-Telegram, May 1, 1923

Stole Bulbs

Mrs. H.W. Mounce of 2932 Cramer Street heard a prowler early in the morning and discovered that auto light bulbs had been stolen from a car parked in the side yard of her home.

Watchman Accused, Philadelphia Inquirer, October 22, 1915

Watchman Accused

J.J. Mortimer of 2623 Cramer Street and night watchman James H. Newman of 2740 Pleasant Avenue were arrested on charges of larceny from R.N. Hollingshead and Company in Camden.

Blackwell obituary — Philadelphia Inquirer, November 28, 1894

Blackwell

Obituary for Jane M. Blackwell, widow of William P. Blackwell, who died November 26, 1894 in her 73rd year. Funeral held from the residence of her son Vanroom Blackwell at 2901 Cramer Street, Cramer Hill.

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