Historic Camden, NJ

Tag: Borton Street

  • Ray Street

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    Camden NJ History
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    Ray Street is a one-block street running north from Pearl Street to Elm Street, situated between Borton Street and North 9th Street. It first appeared in city directories in 1890. By 2006, no houses remained standing on Ray Street. The street was named after Mrs. “Ray” Cox, the wife of Charles W. Cox, a developer…

  • Borton Street

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    Camden NJ History
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    Borton Street spans just one block, running north from Pearl Street to Elm Street, positioned between Ray Street and North 10th Street. It is first documented in city directories in 1890. According to the 1969 New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory, nine families resided on Borton Street. However, a reverse directory published in 1980 indicates only…