Streets
Carroll Court
Carroll Court is a short street in the Crescent Gardens development at the extreme south end of Camden's Fairview section, built between 1942 and 1947, running southwest from Independence Road.
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Fairview
Streets
Alabama Road
Alabama Road runs from Yorkship Square southeast through the Fairview section of Camden, crossing Collings Road and continuing east through Crescent Gardens Apartments to Mount Ephraim Avenue.
People
Aloysius "Patsy" Mozier
Aloysius Eugene Francis Patrick "Patsy" Mozier led a fascinating and multifaceted life that spanned military service, professional sports, criminal missteps, and humanitarian efforts.
People
John McKay
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.
Streets
Brown Street
Brown Street in Camden's Fourteenth Ward was listed in the 1906 and 1924 directories but may never have been fully laid out; satellite images suggest it would have run through the Canterbury Apartments tract.
Streets
Atlanta Road
Atlanta Road runs north to south through the Fairview section of Camden, from Olympia Road to Alabama Road, paralleling Mount Ephraim Avenue. The northern segment (North Atlanta Road) ends at Collings Road; the southern segment (South Atlanta Road) continues to Alabama Road.
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Argus Road
Argus Road runs eastwards from East Octagon Road to North Constitution Road in the Fairview section of Camden.
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.
Neighborhoods
Fairview
Fairview is the area of Camden also known as Yorkship Village, which was built to house the workers of the New York Shipbuilding Company .
People
Felix Bocchicchio
Born on August 31, 1906, in Pennsylvania, Felix Bocchicchio left a lasting imprint on boxing history as the manager of Jersey Joe Walcott , particularly during his remarkable ascent to becoming the heavyweight champion in the late 1940s and early 1950s. However, Bocchicchio's life was filled with diverse and often controversial endeavors, both within and outside the boundaries of the law.
People
Robert E. Allenbach
ROBERT E. ALLENBACH was the Chief of Police in Camden, New Jersey from 1998 through 2004.
People
C. Richard Allen
C. RICHARD ALLEN was a prominent attorney in Camden County during 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.
People
Robert T. Abbott
ROBERT T. ABBOTT was born in Salem, New Jersey on March 21, 1869 to Benjamin P. Abbott and his wife, the former Beulah Horner.
Historical Accounts
Bergen Avenue Memories
We moved to Bergen "Avenue" in 1953. We lived at 1021 Bergen Avenue which is still there. There used to be a red house [1017 Bergen Avenue — ed.] next to the lot which was Engle's Bar. The lot belonged to the bar.
News Articles
Robert E. Gibson Obituary
Camden Courier-Post - March 5, 2004 GIBSON, ROBERT E. Of Camden, NJ on March 3, 2004, age 62. Retired superintendent of Water and Waste Water Operation for the City of Camden.
News Articles
Faux Hair Shop in Camden Going Out of Business
Camden Courier-Post - November 29, 2003 Cheap Chinese labor dooms family firm By Eileen Stilwell, Courier-Post Staff, Camden No more polyester beards on Broadway . No more plaited "wench wigs" for the Mummers on Broad Street.
News Articles
Margaret E. Hepworth
Obituary of Margaret E. Hepworth, 80, of 3062 Alabama Road, Camden — wife of the late Thomas Hepworth. Camden Courier-Post, November 29, 1971.
News Articles
School Custodian Fatally Stricken
Thomas A. Evans, 66, of Crescent Gardens, a Yorkship School custodian and retired New York Shipbuilding supervisor, collapsed and died at the school.
News Articles
George B. Brun Sr.
Obituary of George B. Brun Sr., 86, of 3203 Alabama Road, Camden — retired carpenter, born in Norway, member of Epiphany Lutheran Church. Camden Courier-Post, May 29, 1954.
Historical Accounts
1946 Map of Camden — Argus Road and the Fairview Neighborhood
A 1946 map of Camden showing Argus Road and the surrounding Fairview neighborhood.
People
Alfred Denny Crox
Service portrait of Private First Class Alfred Denny Crox of 3181 Alabama Road, Camden, during World War II.
People
William H. Crox
Service portrait of Sergeant William Crox of 3181 Alabama Road, Camden, during World War II.
News Articles
Seven Injured in Camden
Seven people were injured when a car carrying a Camden Minor Baseball League team was dragged by a shifting train engine; Albert Blair, 17, of 1144 North 24th Street suffered a fractured skull.
News Articles
Former Camden Man Gets Coast Guard Post
Garwood S. Thomas, formerly of Camden, has been placed in command of the Indian River Coast Guard station, replacing Capt. H. Baker. Camden Courier-Post, June 6, 1932.
News Articles
Trickling Hose Betrays Attic Still to Dry Sniffers
Federal prohibition agents discover a 300-gallon still operating in the attic of 3215 Alabama Road, Fairview, after following the odor of alcohol through the neighborhood. Harry Benzuk and Alex Slusaruk arrested. Camden Courier-Post, November 12, 1931.
News Articles
Elizabeth C. McCann
Death notice for Elizabeth C. McCann, beloved wife of George McCann, of 3138 Alabama Road, Fairview, Camden. Philadelphia Inquirer, June 9, 1922.
News Articles
New Buildings Going Up
Camden Daily Courier - November 15, 1890 Many Houses Now Being Erected Camden builders do not seem to be deterred by the fear of financial panic or an idea that the McKinley bill presages disaster in business.