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Joseph N Hettel Sr

Von Nieda Opposes 'Parking Lot' Plan

Mayor Frederick von Nieda denied approving the Camden Housing Advisory Committee's recommendation to raze 20 blocks of houses for public parking in North and South Camden, and opposed razing the two veterans' homes at Broadway and Benson street.

August 22, 1936·4 min read

Courier-Post clipping, Aug. 21, 1936: housing committee urges clearing 20 city blocks

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Elimination of 20 City Blocks Urged by Housing Committee

The Camden Housing Advisory Committee recommended that the city clear 20 blocks of sub-standard properties, 895 dwellings in two areas, to save on municipal service costs; Mayor Frederick von Nieda favored eliminating the areas but opposed spending city money without assurance of a return.

August 21, 1936·4 min read