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Leonard F. Garbrecht

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Leonard F. Garbrecht

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.

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1946 map of Camden showing Lemuel Avenue
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Rowe Street

Rowe Street is in East Camden, running eastward from North 32nd to North 35th Street, north of Mitchell Street.

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27th Street and Federal Street - 1950s
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27th Street

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.

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3 Hosemen Made Fire Captains

Public Safety Commissioner E. George Aaron promoted three hosemen to fire captain and announced six new firemen — including Henry J. Keating of 3316 Lemuel Avenue, transferred from the Police Department — and two new policemen. Camden Courier-Post, November 30, 1953.

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