Streets
Tyler Avenue
Tyler Avenue runs northeast through Cramer Hill from North 27th Street to North 30th Street, one block north of Pierce Avenue. It is named for John Tyler, the tenth President of the United States (1841–1845).
Tag
Mathis Shipyard
Streets
Howard Street
Howard Street ran for two blocks in North Camden, from State Street north to Erie Street, parallel to North Front and North 2nd Streets. It was already laid out and built up by 1887.
Streets
Point Street
Point Street in North Camden was laid out in 1804 as Cooper's Point Road, giving access along the riverbank to sawmills, planing mills and shipyards; its current name comes from that road.
Streets
19th Street
Nineteenth Street runs from the Pavonia railroad switching yards across River Avenue north to Harrison Avenue in the Cramer Hill section of Camden, New Jersey.
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.
People
Francis H. Rittenhouse
Francis Hull Rittenhouse came into the world on June 29, 1923, in the vibrant city of Camden, New Jersey. He was the cherished child of John F. and Madeline "Nell" Rittenhouse.
People
David Baird Sr.
David Baird Sr. was one of Camden's leading citizens for well over 50 years. Born in Ireland in on April 7th of 1839, he came to America in 1858 after the death of his father, and settled in Camden the following year.
Businesses
Camden Industries
A directory of Camden's industries and manufacturers by trade, from abattoirs to yeast makers, totaling 349 industries and 39,362 employees.
Buildings
The Benjamin Cooper House
Benjamin Cooper Benjamin Cooper was the grandson of William Cooper, the first Englishman to settle in Camden. The house he built in 1734 was one of only two pre-Revolutionary War structures to survive standing and undamaged in 2012.
Historical Accounts
Rittenhouse Comment
My grandmother and grandfather were the owners of the store at 941 Point Street . My father was his son… his name was Francis Hull Rittenhouse . He worked at Mathis Shipyard and so did my uncle John Rittenhouse .
News Articles
Odenath Brothers in Service
Sgt. William Odenath and Pvt. Richard Odenath, both of 208 Byron Street, are serving in World War II — William in India and Richard in Italy.
News Articles
Mathis Co. Veteran Wedded 50 Years
William H. Remaley, foreman of joiners at the Mathis Yacht Building Company, and his wife Lydia celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their home at 2730 Pierce Avenue.
News Articles
Brass Stolen From Armour Boat
Three men said to be employed at the Mathis shipyard were charged with stealing brass fittings from the houseboat Chieftain, built for Mr. Armour of Chicago.
News Articles
Camden News Notes — January 30, 1909
Edward Dyer, 22, of 205 Byron Street, was seriously injured after falling twenty feet into the hold of a boat at Mathis' shipyard.
News Articles
Camden News Notes
A column of Camden news items, including the nomination of officers for the Camden Police Pension Fund — with Edward Hyde nominated recording secretary — the funeral of George Bird, and the death of William Baldwin of 510 Kaighn Avenue.