Introduction
Thirty-Sixth Street runs from the Delaware River south, across River Road to Federal Street. As in all numbered streets in Camden, it is North 36th Street above Federal. There is no “South 36th Street.” North 36th Street forms Camden’s northern border with Pennsauken Township at different intervals along its length. This has resulted in some inconsistency in the street numbering on the north side of North 36th Street, as Pennsauken uses a four-digit street numbering system which is not consistent with Camden’s street numbering system.
Thirty-sixth Street became a part of Camden when Stockton Township became a part of Camden in 1899. The street had already been laid out many years before, and was known in Pennsauken as Cove Avenue into the 1890s.
Phil Cohen
1200 Block of North 36th Street
Farragut Avenue & North 36th Street
Camden Courier-Post — 1964
BATTLING SPREAD of mosquito-borne St. Louis encephalitis — firemen burning swamp lands at the foot of 36th st. yesterday hold the attention of Camden Deputy Fire Chief Godfrey Patterson (pointing) and Fire Marshal George Baxter. — Courier-Post Photo by Bob Bartosz
1100 Block of North 36th Street
CRASH HURTS 2; DRIVER HELD
Camden Courier-Post —
As the result of a collision between machines driven by Hugh W. Wall, 34, of 1199 North Thirty-sixth Street and Edward DuBuske, 38, of 132 Terhune Avenue, Greenville, early yesterday morning at a State Street intersection two persons were injured and Wall was arrested.
Injured are Stella Bucklew, 17, of 3113 Miller Street, Philadelphia and Michael O’Connor, 40, of 1136 North Thirty-fifth Street, here. Both suffered cuts on the face. Sergeant Edward Horne charged Wall with having fictitious license tags and he was held under $25 bail for a hearing before Police Court Judge Pancoast Thursday. Wall said that he bought a new car on October 22 and failed to have the registration tags changed at Trenton.
1199 North 36th Street — Julius L. Hubert
World War II Draft Registration Card for Julius Loueman Hubert, 1199 N. 36th St., Camden, N.J. Born December 23, 1891. Employed by Public Service Elec.-Gas, 2nd & Cherry Sts., Camden.
JULIUS L. HUBERT
Julius L. Hubert, 62, a lifelong resident of Camden, died Tuesday at his residence, 1199 N. 36th st. Mr. Hubert had been employed by Public Service gas plant for 32 years. Surviving are his widow, Marian; two sons, William and Russell, both of Camden; a daughter, Miss Roseana Hubert, of Colorado, and two grandchildren. Services will be held at the residence at 10.30 a. m. Friday and burial will be in Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken. Friends may call at the residence Thursday evening.
1199 North 36th Street, 2010
1189 North 36th Street — Rettberg Family
CHARLES RETTBERG
Twenty-one-year-old East Camden burglar who was shot to death during a gun duel with police early this morning. Trapped in a chain grocery store at Thirty-second street and Pierce avenue, Rettberg seriously wounded Detective Robert Ashenfelter. The latter emptied his pistol at Rettberg, while Policeman Frank Evans opened fire with a machine gun.
Theodore Rettberg, brother of Charles Rettberg — Camden Courier-Post, August 25, 1931
‘June Bride’ Season Opens as 5 Couples Seek Licenses Here
Dan Cupid scored five “hits” in Camden yesterday as the month of June brides and roses began, Lewis A. Lee, chief clerk in the city health bureau, received applications from:
Robert Alberts, 31, of Billingsport avenue, Paulsboro, and Helen Graczyk, 23, of 1581 South Tenth street;
Warren A. Spruill, 22, of 3522 Farragut Avenue, and Alice V. Slemmer, 20, of 1189 North Thirty-sixth street;
Otto Buschmann, 46, and Bertha Schafer, 26, both of 814 Locust Street, Germantown, Pa., John Anderson, 40, and Jessie Evans, 44, both of 322 Division Street;
Samuel G. Clark, 28, of 906 Grant avenue, West Collingswood, and Virginia R. Watson, 22, of 3129 Atlanta road.
Camden Courier-Post — June 2, 1933
1100 Block Photos
1123 North 36th Street, photograph taken 2013
1000 Block of North 36th Street
1053 North 36th Street — Charles S. Hance
Charles S. Hance, 1053 North 36th Street, 1950s–late 1970s
Stanley Skabicki
Camden Courier-Post —
STANLEY SKABICKI
Stanley Skabicki, 77, died Sunday in his home, 1051 N. 36th st. He was born in Lithuania, resided in Camden more than 50 years and was a member of the National Lithuanian Beneficial Club.
Surviving are three sons, Stanley Jr., Anthony and Charles; and a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Corney, all of Camden.
Requiem high Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 9.30 a. m. in St. George’s R. C. Church, 9th st. and Chelton ave. Relatives and friends will meet at 9 a. m. in the Zembruski Funeral Home, 1643 Mt. Ephraim ave., where friends may call Wednesday night. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
900 Block of North 36th Street
Mrs. Anna E. Boulton
Camden Courier-Post —
MRS. ANNA E. BOULTON
Mrs. Anna E. Boulton died Sunday in her home, 949 N. 36th st., after a long illness.
A native of Philadelphia, she had resided on Princess ave., Parkside, for 18 years, and for a year in the Cramer Hill area of Camden.
Surviving are her husband, Edgar S.; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Messick, Bellmawr; Mrs. Russell Young, whose husband is a Camden city detective, and Mrs. John McErlain, Camden; a son, Edgar S. Jr., of the 36th st. address; a sister, Mrs. William Eastwick, Berlin, and five grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p. m. in the funeral home of Gustav Roedel & Son, 804 N. 27th st. The Rev. Donald C. Bakley, pastor of the Fairview Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday night.
933 North 36th Street — John T. Clemmons
John T. Clemmons, 933 North 36th Street, 1956–1965
600 Block of North 36th Street
500 Block of North 36th Street
J. R. STICKLER KILLED; CAMDEN EX-RESIDENT
John R. Stickler, 26, airplane mechanic formerly of Camden, was killed recently in a traffic tragedy near his home at Santa Ana, Calif., according to word received here yesterday.
Stickler’s automobile struck a tree while he was on his way to Santa Ana from San Diego. The car apparently skidded on a curve. There were no witnesses.
Stickler was born in Camden and attended schools here until 1928, when his family moved to Santa Ana. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Stickler; two brothers, George C. and Wilbert, and three aunts, Mrs. Ada Nelson and Mrs. G. Stokes, all of Santa Ana, and Mrs. Florence Hynes, of Camden, survive. His parents live at 506 McFadden Street, Santa Ana.
Stickler graduated from Santa Ana High School and was well known as a baseball player there. He was employed by the Solar Aircraft Company, San Diego.
The Stickler family lived at 551 North 36th Street in 1924.
503 North 36th Street — John P. Gryckiewicz
John P. Gryckiewicz & Family, 503 North 36th Street, late 1950s–1980s
400 Block of North 36th Street
Mrs. Julia A. Grell
Camden Courier-Post —
MRS. JULIA A. GRELL
Mrs. Julia A. Grell, wife of William Grell, died yesterday at her home, 472 North Thirty-sixth street, after an illness of several years.
She is survived by her husband, proprietor of the Camden Towel Supply Company, and a daughter, Mrs. Catherine Thorne.
The funeral will be held at 2 p. m. Monday.
300 Block of North 36th Street
317 North 36th Street — Lynne Sochor
Lynne Sochor at 317 North 36th Street, 1950s — Photograph courtesy of Paul G. Huber
H. A. Randall & Bro.
Camden Courier-Post —
THE HEART OF A HOME
Surely a heating plant is the very heart of a home
sending a steady stream of life-giving warmth through metal veins to the farthest corner.
American Radiator Heating Equipment will provide your home with a sure, dependable heart requiring the minimum of worry and labor. The cost is low, your fuel bills will be less, your home will be warmer. We’ll gladly arrange convenient payments. Less than $75 a room to install.
Liberal allowance on your old furnace. We guarantee all work.
H. A. RANDALL & BRO., Heating Contractor — Phone Camden 2317 — 312 No. 36th St.
Camden News Notes
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN NEWS NOTES
** The Camden Excise Board last night transferred the licenses of William Fitzgerald, 1401 Broadway, to W. J. Seitzenmorgen and that of Edward J. Sterling, 629 Sylvan street, to Charles Tagasstrong.
** When a dozen men were noticed acting in a suspicious manner in the Pavonia car yards, in East Camden, early yesterday morning, Special Officer William Alexander sent word to the police department for assistance. The men were located in a nearby building. All escaped. They are supposed to have invaded the yards for the purpose of robbery.
** While at work on his naphtha launch in East Camden yesterday, William Kniesle, of 322 North Thirty-sixth street, had his wrist broken by a piece of machinery breaking.
200 Block of North 36th Street
200 Block Photos — April 30, 1909
206, 208, and 212 North 36th Street — April 30, 1909
200, 202, and 204 North 36th Street — April 30, 1909
200 North 36th Street — Huber Bros Photographers
My dad, Paul F. Huber, My Uncle Marvin Huber and my Grandpop Paul G. Huber, all ran Huber Bros – Photographers at 200 North 36th Street.
Grandpop Huber’s Stutz Bearcat. Huber Bros – Photographers, 200 North 36th Street, 1930s–1960s. — Paul G. Huber, July 2010
Grandpop Paul G. Huber’s Car. From left to right the five visible people are: Aunt Jamey, my Aunt Catherine (Honey) Huber, my dad Paul F Huber, my Grandmom Catherine Huber, my Uncle Marvin Huber. Read the door of the car. Grandpop was Official Photographer of Camden Real Estate Board. I don’t know how “Official” that was but Grandpop Huber was never shy. — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010
Paul G Huber CPA, in hand me downs, 1949. Our first American Flyer Christmas Trains. — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010
Grandpop Irving Randall, a plumber, Dorothy R Huber, back of head — Randall L. Huber & Paul G. Huber. 1951. We were not rich but we had trains. — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010
Randall L. Huber & Paul G Huber, 1952 — Paul G. Huber, CPA, July 2010
230 North 36th Street — Nicholas Rapinotti
I grew up at 230 N. 36th Street. My mom and Dad, Nick and Phillis Rapanotti moved to the house in 1954, if my memory is correct. My brothers and sisters all grew up on 36th Street.
Barbara Rapanotti — Graduated WWHS 1974
Nick Rapanotti — Graduated WWHS 1976
Lisa Rapanotti — Graduated Camden Catholic 1981
Mike Rapanotti — Graduated Camden Catholic 1983
Rebecca Pepa — Graduated Camden Catholic
I have many memories. Some were of all the accidents that happened at the intersection of 36th and Westfield. It was a really dangerous corner. Some of the more pleasant memories were sitting on the front steps and listening to the Printing Machine from Acme Craftsman print away in to the night. Jimmy Burgos Pizzaria, on the corner of 36th and Westfield. Before Jimmy Burgos, there was Barrons Rug Store. Mr. Barron was always nice to us kids. THE MR. SOFTEE TRUCK!!!!!!!!
Nicholas J. Rapinotti — April 2011
Merriel Avenue & North 36th Street
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Thirty-sixth and Merriel, Rev. R. E. Rumer
Camden Courier-Post — February 5, 1938
100 Block of North 36th Street
100 Block Photos — February 2013
137–139 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013
133 and 137–139 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013
133 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013
125 North 36th Street — February 24, 2013
121 North 36th Street, damaged by fire February 22, 2013 — Photo taken February 24, 2013
4 homeless after Camco blaze
Camden Courier-Post —
139b North 36th Street fire, March 22, 2007 — Photos by Steve Skipton, www.phillyfirenews.com
An electrical fire damaged an apartment Thursday night in Camden and displaced a family of four, fire officials said.
The blaze was reported about 8:42 p.m. at 139 N. 36 St., an official said.
The fire originated in a bedroom of the second floor apartment, Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Braulio Villegas said.
“Firefighters contained the fire to the front bedroom,” Villegas said. “There was moderate smoke and water damage throughout the apartment.”
Villegas said the fire, which began as a result of malfunctioning electrical cords, has been ruled accidental.
Camden firefighters brought the blaze under control at 8:56 p.m., authorities said.
No injuries were reported during the incident.
Villegas said working smoke detectors helped the family escape injury.
“The detectors alerted the occupants so that everyone was safely evacuated,” he said.
The family received housing assistance from the American Red Cross, fire officials said.
Three other apartments sustained smoke and water damage, Villegas said.
Mrs. Mary Jane Gill
Philadelphia Inquirer —
In a fall downstairs Mrs. Mary Jane Gill, 80 years old, of 138 North Thirty-sixth street, fractured a wrist and sprained a shoulder. She was taken to the Cooper Hospital.
Conscience Forces Confession
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Conscience Forces Confession
“I want to give myself up; I can’t eat or sleep,” said a mild-mannered young man to Sergeant Tatem, at the Camden police headquarters, yesterday. On being questioned he said he was Eugene Caffrey, 21 years old, of 616 Roberts street. While visiting the home of a friend, Harry Virtue, 134 North, Thirty-sixth street, on September 23, he had purloined a quantity of jewelry. Caffrey was so overwrought that he sobbed aloud. He was later held in $300 bail by Recorder Stackhouse.
129 North 36th Street — George W. Rich
George W. Rich & Family, 129 North 36th Street, 1908. Family included George W. & Ella Rich, Warren H. Rich, Florence Rich, and Herbert Rich.
James Taylor
Camden Courier-Post —
JAMES TAYLOR
James Taylor, 71, a retired painter, died yesterday at his home, 119 North Thirty-sixth street, after a brief illness. A native of Philadelphia, Mr. Taylor resided most of his life in the Camden area. He is survived by his widow, Louise. Funeral services will be held in the home at 10.30 a. m. Wednesday.
1949 Mercury belonging to Paul F. Huber, parked at 119 North 36th Street
Rosedale Avenue & North 36th Street
4308 36th Street, Pennsauken, NJ — northwest corner of North 36th Street & Rosedale Avenue, 2004
Unit Block of North 36th Street
3 Camden Men Enlist in U.S. Coast Artillery
Camden Courier-Post —
3 CAMDEN MEN ENLIST IN U. S. COAST ARTILLERY
Three Camden men have been accepted at the United States army recruiting office, Fourth and Market streets, since June 1, for three-year enlistments in the coast artillery in Panama.
They are William R. Davies, 20, 3009 Stevens street; Walter W. Crim, 19, 1037 Princess avenue, and Joseph Newman, 19, 49 North Thirty-sixth street. Davies has two years of high school and Grim one. They are now at Fort Slocum, N. Y., and will sail for Panama June 18, Captain John J. Gorman, recruiting officer, said.
William Lewellen Dies in 82nd Year
Camden Courier-Post —
WILLIAM LEWELLEN DIES IN 82ND YEAR
One of City’s Oldest Residents and Long Chemical Plant Head
William H. Lewellen, for 15 years superintendent of the General Chemical Co., and an employe of the old Moro Phillips Chemical Co. and the General Chemical Co. for 54 years, will be buried today. Services will take place at 2 p. m. at the home, 41 North Thirty-sixth street and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Lewellen died Tuesday.
Lewellen, who was 82, was one of the oldest residents of Camden. He was born in Medford and moved to this city when a young boy. He often spoke of the beer gardens that once occupied the site of many big industries now and of the numerous cattle paths that dotted the town.
Lewellen entered the employ of the Moro Phillips Co. at Eleventh and Linden streets when a youth and worked himself up until he became general superintendent. He virtually reorganized the concern until its merger with the General Chemical Co. He retired about 10 years ago.
He is survived by his widow, Caroline Wyle Lewellen, two sons, Moro and Lemuel, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Brown and Mrs. Emma Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewellen celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last January. Moro Lewellen is superintendent of the acid department of Wilckes-Martin-Wilckes Co.
Lewellen took an active interest in politics many years ago, although he held only one office, being a member of the Board of Health.
Unit Block Photos — 2004
33 and 41 North 36th Street — November 2, 2004
19 to 41 North 36th Street — November 2, 2004
19 to 27 North 36th Street — November 2, 2004
19 North 36th Street — William E. Gehret Jr.
William E. Gehret Jr., 19 North 36th Street, 1965
Federal Street & 36th Street
North 36th Street & Federal Street — July 2003
North 36th Street as seen from Federal Street — August 6, 2011
South 36th Street as seen from Federal Street — August 6, 2011
Unit Block of South 36th Street
Pvt. Henry G. C. Yip
Camden Courier-Post —
Pvt. Henry G. C. Yip, 18, of 5 South Thirty-sixth street, whose father is a well-known restaurateur, is at Camp Wheeler, Ga. Young Yip, of Chinese ancestry, enlisted a year ago and was called into the service Feb. 10, this year. He attended Camden public schools.
Unit Block South Photos — 2011
7 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011
12 and 14 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011
17 and 19 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011
20 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011
27 South 36th Street — Vacant, damaged by fire July 29, 2011 — Photos taken August 6, 2011
29 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011
31 South 36th Street — August 6, 2011
100 Block of South 36th Street
104 South 36th Street — Josiah S. Pedigree
104 South 36th Street, home of Josiah S. Pedigree, 1896–1900s — Photograph taken December 9, 2011
106 South 36th Street — Photograph taken December 9, 2011
Pennsylvania Railroad & North 36th Street
Camden Fire Department at the railroad crossing guard shack — sometime after 1956 — Photos by Bob Bartosz
Looking west towards Cramer Hill on the North 36th Street bridge — 1980 — Photograph courtesy of Floyd L. Miller Jr.
Before a bridge was built to carry automobile traffic over the railroad tracks, there was a rail crossing at street level on North 36th Street. This photo was taken not long after the house on the right was built in 1956. The photo shows the entrance on the left to the Campbell Soup warehouse, and the residence on Remington Avenue to the right. Smoke is coming from the crossing guard’s shack which was on fire. — Photo by Bob Bartosz
500 Block Photos
557 North 36th Street — May 2009