Tag: Bob Bartosz
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William G. Hillman
William Grant Hillman was born on August 10, 1865, in Camden, NJ, the sixth of nine children of Edward Hillman and Margaret Grant. Edward Hillman, born on October 2, 1834, moved to Camden’s Middle Ward in the 1850s. By 1860, he was single, living with Samuel and Abigail Osler, and working as a deck hand…
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Aerial Images of Camden, NJ
Over the years many aerial photographs have been taken of Camden. Many were taken for commercial purposes, while others, specifically those taken by Camden Fire Department photographer Bob Bartosz, were made simply for the purpose of chronicling changes occurring in the city. Still others were taken from fixed elevation such as City Hall, by Bob…
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Camden NJ Devil’s Night Fires
Photos and story by Bob Bartosz October 30, 2008 known by many Cities as “Mischief Night” — In Camden New Jersey it is known for its “Devil’s Night” — but for the last few years it has been very quiet. Including this year. Shortly after 7 p.m. calls were received for a dwelling fire at…