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View of Camden Waterfront in 1850
Historical Accounts

Old Ferries - Annals of Camden NJ

Annals of Camden No 3 - Old Ferries - Camden NJ Download In this age of inventions, improvements and ever-changing modes of transportation, the ferry boat is still an important factor in carrying the traveller across that "goodly and noble" river which forms the boundary between the two Quaker Colonies of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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Henry_Braid_Wilson
People

Admiral Henry B. Wilson Jr.

Henry Braid Wilson Jr. was born on Mount Vernon Street in Camden, NJ, on February 23, 1861, to Henry Braid Wilson Sr. and Mary Ann Wilson.

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New Junction Hotel, 595 Bridge Avenue (aka 39 South 6th Street), photographed 1892
Streets

Bridge Avenue

Bridge Avenue was one of Camden's most notable thoroughfares, lying between Federal and Mickle Streets. By 1947 only the block east of South 8th Street remained, and that too has long since vanished.

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John H Dialogue Sr - 1886
People

John H. Dialogue Sr.

When it comes to gauging success by the durability and global reach of one's manufactured creations, John Dialogue undeniably stands as one of Camden's most notable figures.

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Sheep employed by the City as grass cutters at the Victor King Park in East Camden. The curly horned gentleman in the inset is the Daddy of the Flock.
Historical Accounts

A Brief History of the City of Camden

Incorporated in 1828, the progress and possibilities of Camden have far exceeded the expectations of the Founders and Incorporators. The year 1928 witnessed the celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the incorporation of Camden as a city.

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Post Office at NW Corner of 3rd and arch streets, Camden, NJ. Circa 1890
Buildings

A History of Post Offices in Camden

A Post Office was established in Camden in 1803 and called Cooper's Ferry Post Office, under which name it continued until 1829 when it was changed to Camden.

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Quaker Shipyard and Machine Company, Fifth and Byron Streets, Camden, 1945
Streets

5th Street

Fifth Street was one of Camden's original streets, running south to north, with a few major interruptions, from Newton Avenue to just west of Pyne Point in North Camden.

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News Articles

Boulevard was named for Decorated World War I admiral

Camden Courier-Post - September 6, 1999 By LAURIE STUART Courier-Post Admiral Wilson. Motorists who have driven through Camden instantly recognize the name, but most don't know who he is. Henry Braid Wilson was born in Camden in 1861.

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News Articles

City Bureaus Keep Costs Within Budget for 1937

Brunner Lauds Rulers for $40,000 Saving by Co-operation in Offices $302,000 IS VOTED ON STREET BONDS All departments of the city government were operated within the budget appropriations during 1937 and the city's saving, as a result, was $40,000, Mayor George E. Brunner announced yesterday.

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News Articles

2 Ice Dealers Held as License Violators

Alphonso D'Alonzo and Isaac Anderson of 837 Bridge Avenue were arrested by Camden police on complaint of health inspector Dr. David D. Helm for operating without ice-dealing licenses.

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News Articles

Roof Falls on Firemen

The Altoona Mirror reports three Camden firemen killed and nine injured when the roof of the old Sixth Regiment Armory at Bridge and West streets fell, burying Fireman Harry Dease and the men he had warned; the injured were removed to Hooper Hospital.

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Death Notice — Croasdale — Philadelphia Inquirer, January 6, 1899
News Articles

Death Notice — Croasdale

Death notice for Charles C. Croasdale, age 63, of 569 Bridge Avenue, Camden, an employee of the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad.

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Over in Camden — Philadelphia Inquirer, November 23, 1898
News Articles

Over in Camden

Next Wednesday will be donation day at the Camden Day Nursery, at 318 Bridge avenue.

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A Child Burned to Death — Philadelphia Inquirer, September 4, 1895
News Articles

A Child Burned to Death

Ten-year-old Regina Shaw, daughter of ex-Jailer Frank Shaw of 591 Bridge Avenue, died after her clothing caught fire while she was burning leaves.

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William Ferguson Obituary - 1894-10-23
News Articles

Passed to Eternity's Shores

Camden Courier-Post - October 23, 1894 Age and Youth Falls Before the Grim Reaper's Sickle The funeral of John Haas , aged 55 years, the proprietor of the Junction Hotel, takes place this afternoon from his late residence, Sixth and Bridge avenue .

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Historical Accounts

The Year 1842 - Camden, NJ

The first night boat between Camden and Philadelphia was put on July 4, 1842, by the Camden and Philadelphia Ferry Company, the last boat leaving Camden at 9:00 PM and Philadelphia at 9:30 PM.

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Historical Accounts

The Year 1837, Camden, NJ

City Council authorized the construction of a market house on Market Street at the intersection of Third Street on March 13, 1837. This market house containing 8 stalls was erected at a cost of $250, and was ready for use December 28, 1837.

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