Historic Camden, NJ

Tag: 560 Carman Street

  • H. Roy Steele

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    Henry Roy Steele, widely recognized in Camden, New Jersey, for his basketball prowess and as a tavern owner, left a lasting legacy despite his passing in 1946. Taverns bearing his name continued to operate in Camden and Somers Point, NJ, into the mid-1960s, highlighting his enduring impact. Born on October 22, 1886, in Riddlesburg, Pennsylvania,…

  • Carman Street

    Carman Street

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    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…