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By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor Over the years, Admiral Wilson Boulevard has been home to many attractions—some good and some not so good.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer - Retired Courier-Post Editor While reminiscing about street games and vendors and the subject of orange crates came up and how versatile they were in our early years.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor If you grew up in North Camden then you had to remember Pyne Point Park . They were synonymous.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor The sinking of the M & E Henderson off the coast of North Carolina on Nov. 30, 1879 had been one of South Jersey's most famous mysteries and tales.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor It's hard to imagine living in a house with windowpanes that you cannot clearly see through. Being able to view the outdoors without difficulty is something we take for granted every day.
The Fire on the Ferry New Jersey in 1856 By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor A need to cross the Delaware River between Camden and Philadelphia was felt as early as the 17th Century and it was ferry service between Cooper's Point in Camden and Saxamaxon Street in the city of Brotherly Love that led to the founding of Camden.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor In 1926 the Delaware River Bridge was a marvel to behold with a 1,750 foot center span.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor A few times in the past two months I have received several phone calls from readers asking if a hospital ever existed in North Camden next to the Ben Franklin Bridge and if so, what was its name.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor While driving not too long ago I noticed two youngsters playing in water at the curb of a street.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor They came through the alleyways and down the streets. They came like a parade at intervals hawking their wares. Those were the hucksters of our day.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor The inscription on the tombstone at Beverly National Cemetery reads "Seven Unknown U.S. Soldiers, Rev. War." Sounds like the end. But it's not.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor I have to admit it—I love maps. It does not matter whether they are old or new, as long as they are maps.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor The Fairview section of Camden was the mother of all planned communities.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor Just 100 years ago Camden was a thriving, prosperous industrial metropolis and the future looked bright for this river city.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor; Additional notes by Phil Cohen One hundred years ago change was on the horizon and new ideas were in the minds of many as the new century was still in its infant years.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor Dr. Richard M. Cooper always dreamed of a hospital for Camden, but he never lived to see his dream come true. Cooper and his twin brother, William D., were born on August 30, 1816.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier-Post Editor In July 2001, with plenty of fanfare, fireworks and fun, the Delaware River Port Authority celebrated the 75th anniversary of the opening of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
By Thomas A. Bergbauer , Retired Courier Post Editor One of Camden's many parks is Dudley Grange and at one time the old Dudley mansion once stood on its grounds like a proud old lady.
With a dedicated service spanning 37 years at the Courier-Post , Tom Bergbauer made a lasting impact. Even in retirement, his commitment endured as he penned the "Tracking History" column for the Courier.
In Service to Youth The Camden Home for Friendless Children , situated on Haddon Avenue above Mount Vernon , stands as an emblem of compassionate care for destitute and friendless children.
Camden Courier-Post - January 4, 2008 By Thomas A. Bergbauer , for the Courier-Post Our friend in Seminole, Fla., is at it again. Camden native Robert A. Stanton has published another book about his beloved city.