Tag: Third Ward Democrat Club

Memories from Ted Cannon

Apr 17, 2022

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Camden NJ History

in Historical Accounts

I grew up at 422 Mickle Street and left in March 1953 to join the Air Force. At that time there was very little crime in the neighborhood. Jersey Joe Walcott lived at 331 Mickle Street, when he became World Heavy Weight Champion. Yes, the numbers was played and law enforcement looked the other way.…
Third Ward Democratic Club

Apr 17, 2022

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Camden NJ History

in Bars and Clubs

The Third Ward Democratic Club was located at 438 South 3rd Street during the late 1930s and 1940s. By 1947 the club had relocated to 402 South 3rd Street. The club is not listed in the 1956 New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory.