People
Edward A. Preisendanz
Edward Adam Preisendanz was the son of Rudolph and Annie Preisendanz and was born in Camden, New Jersey, on November 14, 1883.
Tag
Howard M. Cooper
Historical Accounts
Charles Boyer - Excerpt
This content is excerpted from South Jersey - A History: 1624-1924 . CHARLES SHIMER BOYER was born in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, May 23, 1869, son of Benjamin Franklin and Alabama (Shimer) Boyer.
Historical Accounts
1890 Review of Camden, New Jersey - Part 10
FRANK MESTER, IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALER 4th AND ARCH STREETS . This is one of the most widely known houses in the town, it having had an established reputation for the sale of unadulterated wines and liquors.
Historical Accounts
Old Cooper Street
Reprinted from the series of stories of Camden's earlier days, under the title Sixty Years in Camden County - Gosh! by Will Paul, appearing in The Community news, of Merchantville, NJ.
People
Howard Carrow
Howard Carrow was born on September 30, 1860, in Camden, Kent County, Delaware, to Edward and Margaret Carrow. His ancestors, of Scotch-Irish and English descent, were primarily farmers who had lived in Maryland and Delaware for several generations.
Historical Accounts
Historical Sketch of Camden
by Howard M. Cooper A revision and amplification of a paper read before the Camden County Historical Society, June 13, 1899.
Streets
Cooper Street
One of Camden's oldest and most storied streets, named after the Cooper family. Covers the full length from the waterfront to the 2000 block, including the Victor Talking Machine Company, Esterbrook Pen Company, Johnson Park, the Hotel Plaza, the Walt Whitman Hotel, the Elks Lodge, and East Camden's other Cooper Street.
Historical Accounts
The Camden National Bank
Excerpt from Historical and Industrial Review of Camden, N.J. 1890.
Banks
Camden National Bank
1123 Broadway (Broadway and Sycamore Street), Camden, NJ Established in 1885, the Camden National Bank opened at 259 Kaighn Avenue on August 13, 1885. Zophar C. Howell was the first President.
Streets
2nd Street
2nd Street extends north-south between Front Street and 3rd Street, running parallel to the Delaware River until Mechanic Street. In the early 1970s, several buildings were cleared on the east side of North 2nd Street below Mickle Street to make way for the Royal Court townhomes and Mickle Tower senior citizens apartment building.
Historical Accounts
Camden National Bank - Bank Directory 1916
Officer and director roster of Camden National Bank, 1916: Francis C. Howell, president; Herbert C. Felton, vice president; and Elias Davis, cashier.
News Articles
Camden News Notes (April 16, 1899)
A roundup of Camden news items, including Justice F. Joseph Rouh's planned trip to Europe and the re-election of officers at the West Jersey Orphanage for Destitute Colored Children.
News Articles
The Camden National Bank
Camden Post - March 1, 1888 In New Quarters The Camden National Bank which has been temporarily located at 250 Kaighn avenue, begins business to-day In the handsome new building fast completed, at the N.W. corner of Second and Kaighn avenue.