Tag: South Camden Trust Company

  • Ralph W. E. Donges

    Ralph W. E. Donges

    Ralph Waldo Emerson Donges, born on May 5, 1868, in Donaldson, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, to Dr. John Washington Donges and Rose Marguerite Renaud Donges, was a distinguished legal and political figure in Camden, NJ. His father, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and a practicing physician, and his French-born mother, provided a nurturing environment…

  • Arthur H. Holl

    Arthur H. Holl

    Arthur Holl was born on April 17, 1887, in New Jersey to Lewis F. Holl and Willimina Holl. His father and uncle, George M. Holl, were prominent real estate developers and builders in Camden. They owned the Holl Block, a row of buildings on Broadway between Mickle and Stevens Streets. On his mother’s side, his…

  • South Camden Trust

    South Camden Trust

    The South Camden Trust Company was opened for business on April 2, 1921. Judge Ralph W.E. Donges was the first president, plumbing and heating contractor William J. Kelly was one of the charter directors. By the mid 1920s the bank was successful enough to the point where a new building was called for. Architect Joseph…

  • A history of banking in Camden, NJ

    A history of banking in Camden, NJ

    Camden Banking The Farmers and Mechanics Bank was organized with a capital of $300,000 on March 31, 1855. The banking house at the southeast corner of Front and Market Streets was built at the cost of $18,000. This institution was conducted as a State Bank until September 1, 1864 when it became a National Bank…

  • Tax Title Liens Net $112,311 in Month

    Tax Title Liens Net $112,311 in Month

    Camden Courier-Post – February 11, 1938 Collections on Liquidations Set Record for City, Brunner Reports By A. Charles Corotis Liquidation of tax title liens produced $112,311.70 for Camden’s treasury during January, Mayor Brunner announced yesterday. “The figure represents the greatest revenue from this source in any one month of the city’s history,” Brunner added. In…

  • Bridge Board to Take 27 Properties as Safety Zone for Rail Underpass

    Bridge Board to Take 27 Properties as Safety Zone for Rail Underpass

    Camden Courier-Post – February 4, 1933 Fourth Street Houses Between Main and Linden Considered Valuation Last Year set at $133,875, But May Go to $110,000 For 1933 Landmarks Included Twenty-seven properties, some of which are landmarks of generations past, are to be acquired by the Delaware River Joint Commission to make way for the proposed…