Historic Camden, NJ

Tag: Turner Hall

  • Turner Hall

    Turner Hall

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    Turner Hall held a prominent position within the German-American community in Camden and played a multifaceted role in promoting athletic, political, and social activities. Following the unsuccessful 1848 revolution in Germany, a substantial number of German immigrants, including members of the Turners, sought refuge in the United States. Turners swiftly established societies known as Turnverein…

  • Eagles Hall

    Eagles Hall

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    413-417 Broadway The Eagles Hall at 413-415-417 Broadway was built by the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 65 in 1908. The building, erected by East Camden contractor George Bachmann Sr., was occupied in January of 1909. The Eagles were—and are—a fraternal organization not unlike the Masons, Elks, and Moose. In the era before radio…

  • Over In Camden

    Over In Camden

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    Philadelphia Inquirer – January 24, 1900 The fourth annual ball of the Sixth Ward Republican Club will be held at Turner Hall next Monday evening.