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Willard Street

Aerial photo of Carman Street, 1961
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Carman Street

Carman Street ran from Broadway through East Camden to Woodrow Wilson High School at South 31st Street, named for William Carman whose home stood at the corner of Broadway and Federal Street until 1902.

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Penn Street Looking East from 4th Street - 1910
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Penn Street

Runs east from the Delaware River to North.

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Benson Street east of Broadway, Camden NJ
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Benson Street

Benson Street, in South Camden, was named for John J. Benson, an agent of the Camden and Amboy Railroad who played a key role in developing the Stevens’ lands into building lots.

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News Articles

Constable Cramer Dies of Wounds; Batchelder Caught

Constable William Cramer died of gunshot wounds sustained while serving a writ of attachment at Tuckahoe; vaudeville actor Harry Batchelder was arrested at Audubon by Captain of Detectives William Schregler and Detective Fiore Troncone.

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New Buildings Going Up
News Articles

New Buildings Going Up

Camden Daily Courier - November 15, 1890 Many Houses Now Being Erected Camden builders do not seem to be deterred by the fear of financial panic or an idea that the McKinley bill presages disaster in business.

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