Schools
Octavius V. Catto Elementary School
The Octavius V. Catto Elementary School at 2930 Saunders Street in East Camden, built in 1929 by architect Arnold Moses, originally served the Black community.
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Eagles Hall
Buildings
Eagles Hall
Eagles Hall at 413-417 Broadway in Camden, built in 1908 by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 65 and destroyed by fire in 1968.
Religion
Religious History of Camden
From George Reeser Prowell's History of Camden County, New Jersey , 1886 Newton Friend's Meeting About the year 1800, when the general opening of roads made it no longer important to be on the water, Newton Friends determined to move from their old meeting-house on Newton Creek to a place more central; and in Fourth Month, 1801, Joseph Kaighn gave them the lot of land-at the corner of the Mount Ephraim road and Mount Vernon Street , in the present city of Camden, on which, in the same year, they built the brick meetinghouse that now stands there.
Utilities
Borstein Electric Company
The Borstein Electric Company was operated in Camden, NJ by Isadore and Meyer Borstein. The Borstein brothers were the sons of Joseph and Celia Borstein.
Streets
Royden Street
Royden Street, which was improperly spelled on the city plan, was named in honor of William Royden, who in 1681–82 became the owner of all the land between the present Cooper Street and Line Street.
News Articles
Two Landmarks on Broadway to Be Sold Tuesday
The City of Camden scheduled a public auction of two Broadway landmarks it had taken over for non-payment of taxes, the Labor Temple at Broadway and Royden Street and the Eagles Home at 413-15-17 Broadway, with minimum bids of $10,000 each. The article describes both buildings in detail.
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Chief Colsey Dies at 67 of Heart Attack
Camden Chief of Police Arthur Colsey, a 27-year veteran of the department, died of a heart attack in his sleep at his home at 2937 Stevens Street. The Courier-Post traced his career from merchant at Ninth and Market streets and Second Ward councilman to patrolman in 1912 and permanent chief in 1934.
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250 Arrested in Raid On Show in Eagles Hall
25 Cops, Detectives Led by Mrs. Kobus Invade 'Smoker' Given by Group; Charged Made of Gambling More than 250 men, most of whom gave Philadelphia addresses, were arrested shortly after 1 a.m. today when a squad of police, led by Commissioner Mary E. Kobus, director of public safety, raided the Eagles Hall , Broadway near Washington street .
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Dart Tournament Continues Tonight
The second matches of the South Jersey Golden Dart Tournament were scheduled for February 24, 1938, with 24 contests in five districts; finals were to be played at Eagles Hall, near Broadway and Washington streets. Camden Courier-Post, February 24, 1938.
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Eighth Ward Society To Hold Ball Friday
The Eighth Ward Beneficial Association announced a ball, variety show and "Big Apple" contest at Eagles Hall, 415 Broadway, with music by Jimmy De Muro and a 12-piece orchestra. Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1938.
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Funeral Service Held for Mrs. M'Taggart
Requiem mass was celebrated in Sacred Heart Church for Mrs. Ruth McTaggart, 46, of 915 Broadway, wife of Patrolman John McTaggart, with burial in Calvary cemetery. Camden policemen formed a guard of honor and served as pallbearers.
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Hundreds Pay Tribute to Mrs. M'Taggart
Hundreds paid tribute to Mrs. Ruth McTaggart, wife of Patrolman John McTaggart, at the funeral home of Frank J. Leonard, 1451 Broadway. She died in Cooper Hospital while her husband's friends were honoring him at a St. Patrick's Day party in Eagles Hall.
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Mrs. M'Taggart Rites to Be Held Tomorrow
Fellow officers of Policeman John McTaggart will form a guard of honor for Mrs. Ruth McTaggart, 46, at the Frank J. Leonard funeral home, 1451 Broadway. She died in West Jersey hospital while her husband's friends were holding their annual frolic in his honor at Eagles' Hall.
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‘Ireland Night’ Set by 6th Ward Club
The Sixth Ward Republican Association's third annual "Night in Ireland" honoring Patrolman John S. McTaggart will be held March 16 in the Eagle's Hall, 415 Broadway, with more than 3000 tickets sold.
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Committees Named for Tenth Ward Ball
The Tenth Ward Republican Organization Club named committees for its tenth annual ball, held February 28 at Eagle's auditorium on Broadway. Earl Wright served on the program committee.
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Zuni A. A. to Hold Annual Ball Jan. 25
The fourth annual ball of the Zuni Athletic Association, 464 Royden Street, was to be held at Eagles Hall, 415 Broadway, on Friday night, January 25, 1935, with Frankie Moles and His Jersey Cavaliers playing.
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Eagle Ball Was Grand Success
About 2,000 costumed dancers attended the Camden Eagles' fourth annual grand mass ball at their aerie on Broadway, with music by Prof. Anthony J. Oberst's orchestra. Camden Daily Courier, November 1, 1912.
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Funeral of Bernard Tierney
Delegations from the Third Ward Republican Club and the Camden Aerie of Eagles attended the funeral of Bernard Tierney of 215 Royden Street, with requiem mass at Sts. Peter and Paul's Church and burial in Calvary Cemetery.
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Many Accused of Election Frauds
A Camden County grand jury returned fifty-five true bills for alleged election irregularities in January 1911; John H. Carroll was among those accused of violations.
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Funeral of “Ike” Toy
The Bridgeton Evening News describes the funeral of Camden Policeman Isaac "Ike" Toy, held from his home at 604 South Third Street and attended by Mayor Charles H. Ellis, Chief of Police Elisha A. Gravenor and fifty officers, with interment in Harleigh Cemetery. During the procession Policeman Alonzo Dyer collapsed at Broadway and Berkley Street.
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Camden Eagles Gave Their Annual Ball
Report of the sixth annual ball and banquet of the Camden Aerie, No. 65, Fraternal Order of Eagles, at Turner Hall, at which John Cleary, Worthy President, and Mrs. Cleary led the grand march.