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Clay Street, in Camden's 5th Ward, ran west from the 900 block of South 2nd Street to South Front Street. It was a short residential street tied to the industrial growth of the 1890s, extinguished by the City of Camden in October 1974.
Arch Street ran from Delaware Avenue to North 5th Street between Federal and Market Streets in downtown Camden. Formerly known as Plum Street, it was home to Oetzel's Saloon, the Genova Cafe, the Collings Carriage Company, and the Camden Fire Department headquarters at 5th and Arch.
The City of Camden ordinance releasing and extinguishing the public rights in Clay Street between South Second Street and Front Street, as part of the City Centre urban renewal project. Camden Courier-Post, October 12, 1974.
Four children in Camden are treated at hospitals after separate accidents in a single day: William Goll of Carman Street (motorcycle), Dorothy Sheeley of Berkley Street (go-cart), Arminto Degrello of 124 Clay Street (fall from chair), and Charles Travene of Spruce Street (wagon). Camden Daily Courier, June 11, 1912.
Lewis Ford, a bootblack of 124 Clay Street, reports that his home was broken into and robbed of a graphaphone and records. Camden Post-Telegram, March 14, 1911.
Sophia Davis, of 124 Clay Street, appears drunk at police headquarters with a complaint of assault against Thomas Brooks — then fails to appear in court the next morning. Camden Post-Telegram, December 22, 1909.
Essie Davis and Russell Davis, of 124 Clay Street, each place want ads seeking employment. Camden Post-Telegram, October 29 and November 1, 1909.
Prince Clark, father of the leper boy at the county house, faces eviction from his Clay Street home in mid-winter. The city will destroy his household goods, and may seek to deport him to the Barbadoes. Camden Post-Telegram, January 20, 1909.
The Camden Board of Health discusses a proposition to help Prince Clark, father of the leper boy at the county house, who faces eviction and joblessness. Camden Post-Telegram, December 29, 1908.
Residents of Clay Street are alarmed after Prince Clarke, father of a boy believed to have leprosy, is refused work by Camden Coke Company employees. Camden Daily Courier, October 14, 1908.
Real Estate Investment Co. advertises 124 Clay Street for rent — 4 rooms at $6.00 per month — along with other Camden properties. Camden Daily Telegram, March 11, 1897.
Real Estate Investment Co. advertises 122 Clay Street for rent — 4 rooms at $6.00 per month — along with other Camden properties. Camden Daily Telegram, October 9, 1895.