Category: Streets
Streets of Camden, NJ. Streets are representative of the “common name” meaning the names of streets that most people are familiar with. Where possible, we try to keep up with changes based on City Council decisions.
Richman Alley
Richman Alley, documented in the 1946 Camden City Directory, was situated “from Cooper to Carpenter, East of North 11th.”
Chew Court
Chew Court extended north from the 400 Block of Mount Vernon Street, accessible through an arch flanked by 407 and 409 Mount Vernon Street.
Mount Ephraim Avenue
Dating back to 1878, Mt. Ephraim Avenue has a history rooted in the past when it operated as the Mount Ephraim Turnpike, functioning as a toll road.
French’s Court
Originally designated as French Street, its origins can be traced to at least 1850. In 1891, four buildings occupied French’s Court; however, by 1906, none of these structures remained.
Fremont Avenue
Fremont Avenue, sometimes denoted as Fremont Street, is situated in East Camden and extends southeastward from Garden Avenue to South 38th Street, running parallel to Federal Street.
Atlantic Avenue
The eastern segment of Atlantic Avenue, stretching beyond 7th Street, presents a combination of residential and commercial properties that persists to this day.
Arthur Avenue
Arthur Avenue, established prior to 1887 and named after U.S. President Chester A. Arthur, is situated within the Cramer Hill neighborhood of Camden.
Division Street
Division Street became Ramona Gonzalez Street in 1997, saluting a community leader who co-founded the city’s San Juan Bautista parade. Did Division Street ever divide anything?
State Street
In response to petitions from citizens, the State Legislature and County Freeholders authorized the building of a bridge and an extension of State Street to connect with Federal Street.
Yeager Court
Yeager Court, a short street located in South Camden, extended for half a block south from Joint Alley. Unfortunately, there are few if any traces left of Yeager Court.
Joint Street (aka Joint Alley)
Joint Street, formerly known as Joint Alley, is a one-block street that extends east from South 3rd to South 4th Street, nestled between Spruce and Walnut Streets.