Tag: 15th Street
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Carman Street
Carman Street is thought to have been named after William Carman, who owned a home at the southwest corner of Broadway and Federal Street in Camden, New Jersey. His house, which was erected in 1830, was notable for its position on an elevation about 15 to 20 feet above street level. This residence remained a…
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The Streets of Camden
Note: All numbered streets in Camden, NJ are “North” if above Federal Street and “South” if below Federal St. As an example, “North 4th Street” would mean that it’s north of Federal, while South 8th street would mean it is south of Federal. Street Name Also Known As First Appears Last Appears Notes 2nd Street…
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Joseph Alcorn Anecdote
My father, Joseph A. Alcorn, had a used car dealership on the corner of 15th and Federal Streets. He started the business with Skip Gardner as his partner in the late 40’s and bought Skip out during that same period. Alcorn Motor Sales was a vibrant business. I recall visiting Art Sharp and Bill Mason…
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Drop-a-Buck Club Organizes Drive To Aid Needy Families at Christmas
Camden Courier-Post – November 6, 1953 Drop-a-Buck Club Organizes Drive To Aid Needy Families at Christmas The first phase of the program the for needy families of the city through the Drop-a-Buck Club went into operation Thursday when a group of volunteers started distribution of collection containers to the taverns of the city. The Drop-a-Buck…
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Boy’s Brutal Murderer Collapses At Hearing
Coursey Breaks Down While Story of Cold-Blooded Killing of Karl Kellmann is Told by Detective; Two ‘Pals,’ Too, Accused of Crime Collapsing when arraigned in Police Court this morning before Recorder Stackhouse on the charge of killing Karl Kellman, aged 18 years, of 2919 High Street, at Twenty-seventh and Sherman streets, shortly before midnight Saturday,…