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Leonard F. Garbrecht (1910–2000) was a Camden fire captain who served from 1941 until retiring on disability in 1960. He was the last remaining captain of that era and a charter member of Camden City Firefighters Local 788.
Walter Page Hubbs Sr. (1871–after 1953) was a Camden, NJ police officer appointed in 1902 and dismissed in 1905 when Republicans returned to power. He later worked as a car repairer at the Pavonia railroad yards, living at 201 North 27th Street.
John H. Vickers (1863–1939) served with the Camden Fire Department from 1904, rising to Captain of Engine Company 9 in 1924, and lived with his family at 202 North 27th Street from 1920.
Officer George E. Schultz Jr. (1942–1969) joined the Camden Police Department in November 1968 and was killed by a gunman on July 5, 1969 at the age of 26, alongside his Academy classmate Officer Charles Sutman.
Alfred Cramer was born in 1844 on a farm in Blackwood. He lived there until he was sixteen, at which poin the began working as a book salesman. This early sales experience would later prove to be a valuable foundation for his success in business.
John McKay was born on October 22, 1891, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Malcolm and Mary McKay. Along with his brothers Malcolm, Thomas, and Stanley, John grew up at 362 East Indiana Avenue in Philadelphia, as recorded in the 1900 Census.
Davis Street runs southeast from north of Sheridan Street to Ferry Avenue in the East Camden/Morgan Village area, named for Dr. Henry Hill Davis — Camden's first medical inspector and School Medical Inspector in New Jersey.
26th Street, originally called Union Street in the pre-annexation Pavonia section, runs through Cramer Hill and East Camden from the Delaware River to Bank and Mickle Streets. It was laid out before 1887 and renamed after Stockton Township was absorbed by Camden in 1899.
Cramer Street runs east through the Cramer Hill and East Camden neighborhoods of Camden, NJ. Named for real estate developer Alfred Cramer, who sold more than 5,000 building lots in the area by 1897, it stretches from the 2600 to 3400 blocks.
George B. Anderson was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on September 18, 1872, as a replacement extra man with Engine Company 2 . He filled the position left by William S. Davis , who had been promoted to Engineer.
27th Street runs from the Delaware River through Cramer Hill and East Camden to Marlton Avenue. Originally called Fulton Street before the 1899 annexation of Stockton Township, it was one of the main thoroughfares of the neighborhood and home to football star Mike Rozier.
Harry J. Allebach was born on November 24, 1897, in Norristown, PA. He married Consuelo Elverson around 1917.
WILLIAM E. ALBERT was born in New Jersey around 1870. He was the son of Ernest and Hannah Albert. Ernest Albert had emigrated to America from Wurttemburg in what is now Germany.
Jill Petris Lamparella's memoir of growing up in East Camden in the 1950s — 139 North 32nd Street, Roles Court Apartments, Dudley Grange Park, the Henry H. Davis School, and the shops of 27th Street.
Vincent P. Sarubbi, Camden County Prosecutor March 12, 2003 Camden County Prosecutor Vincent P. Sarubbi announced that bail was set today at $1 million for Binh Thach, M/40, who is charged with two counts of Murder and one count of Attempted Murder in connection with a triple shooting in a Camden home on Monday, March 10, 2003.
Camden County Prosecutor Vincent P. Sarubbi announced that Binh Thach, 40, was charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in connection with the March 10, 2003 shootings at a boarding home in the 2600 block of Cramer Street.
Two men were shot and killed and a woman critically wounded in a 2600 block Cramer Street boarding home on March 10, 2003. Binh Thach, 40, later surrendered to police and was charged with two counts of murder.
Obituary for John G. Brazier Sr. of 2824 Cramer Street, Camden, who died July 18, 1967 at age 60. Funeral services were held at Harry Leonard Funeral Home, 2850 Federal Street.
Robert E. Phillip, 18, of 2800 Cramer Street, and Nelson Brown Jr., 19, were arrested by Gloucester Township police while driving a stolen car. Phillip was reportedly AWOL from the Marine Corps.
The marriage of Frances Mary Pernier of 3009 Alabama Road, Camden, and Joseph A. Musick Jr. of 2938 Cramer Street, celebrated at St. Joan of Arc Church. Camden Courier-Post, January 27, 1951.
Camden Public Safety Commissioner Mary W. Kobus announced in December 1940 that her appointment of 22 patrolmen and 10 firemen had restored the public safety department to 1938 strength, and said she would seek money for more officers because of defense needs; John Gryckiewicz of 810 North Front Street was among the fire appointees.
Arthur F. Ballinghoff, 23, of 2950 Cramer Street was photographed receiving his copy of U.S. Army training instructions at Fort Dix, heading the line among Camden's first draftees.
Commissioner Mary W. Kobus announced the appointment of three Camden policemen and four firemen in November 1940; among the new firefighters was John Gryckiewicz of 810 North Front Street.
Death notice for Catherine W. Ward (nee Lante), 73, wife of the late James H. Ward, of 1110 North 18th Street, Camden. Funeral services were held at Grace Baptist Church, 27th and Cramer Streets.
Burglars entered the grocery of John Sanguard at 2900 Cramer Street through a forced rear window, taking small change and cigars.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Edna Mae Smith of 132 State Street to Alfred Thomas Adams of 2930 Cramer Street, celebrated at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Raymond R. Snape of 2826 Cramer Street carried his baby to safety and summoned firefighters after unattended burning meat filled the house with smoke. No real damage was done beyond the smoke.
Mrs. H.W. Mounce of 2932 Cramer Street heard a prowler early in the morning and discovered that auto light bulbs had been stolen from a car parked in the side yard of her home.
Mrs. Louisa Rendfrey of 2936 Cramer Street reported her 14-year-old son Edward missing to the Third District Police Department. He had been gone since 2 p.m.
Mrs. J. Harry Todd of 2940 Cramer Street hosted an evening reception in honor of her niece, Alice I. Deegan, with guests enjoying decorations in pink and white.
J.J. Mortimer of 2623 Cramer Street and night watchman James H. Newman of 2740 Pleasant Avenue were arrested on charges of larceny from R.N. Hollingshead and Company in Camden.
Obituary for Jane M. Blackwell, widow of William P. Blackwell, who died November 26, 1894 in her 73rd year. Funeral held from the residence of her son Vanroom Blackwell at 2901 Cramer Street, Cramer Hill.