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Congress Road
Streets
Beckett Street
Beckett Street, named for Henry and Mary Beckett who owned land in South Camden around 1853, originally ran from Front Street to West Street. After 1947 the eastern portion was demolished for an industrial building; today it runs only from South 3rd Street to West Street.
Historical Accounts
Fairview - Tracking History
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor The Fairview section of Camden was the mother of all planned communities.
Bars and Clubs
Three-O-Three Bar
Three-O-Three Bar, a Camden tavern at 303 Kaighn Avenue operating from the 1930s through 1970, later the Togetherness Bar before the building was razed.
News Articles
13 Given Oath at City Hall as New Firemen
Camden Courier-Post - December 30, 1955 Thirteen new firemen were sworn in today by Safety Director E. George Aaron in ceremonies at City Hall .
News Articles
Five Injured in Collision
Five people were injured when a truck overturned after colliding with a car at 8th and Van Hook Streets; Fioranto Costanzo of 209 Beckett Street was among the injured.