Chase Street runs east from Mount Ephraim Avenue for three blocks, crossing Louis Street and Norris Street before ending at Pershing Street. The street did not exist prior to 1900, and did not appear in City Directories as late as 1899. Sanborn maps from 1906 show no buildings of any kind on Chase Street. Houses began being built on Chase street in 1913 in the 1100 block close to Mount Ephraim Avenue and progressed eastward, the last home known as of this writing to have been built went up in 1930. There is one commercial building on the street at 1166 Chase Street, which may have pre-dated the residential construction however. Thaddeus Borz Sr. began operating his Wood Specialty Manufacturing Company millwork business at that location in 1919. The business remained in his family into the 1960s. Another firm, Buy-Rite Millwork, operated at this location in the 1970s and 1980s. The building is in private hands today.
In the mid-1980s, when crack cocaine came to Camden, the intersection of Louis Street and Chase Street became a notorious drug corner. In January of 1991 a man was shot to death in the doorway of the Time and Place Lounge, located on the northwest corner. The bar was closed permanently a few years after that incident.
1159–1167 Chase Street. Photographs taken March 2005, May 2003, and March 2012.
Wood Specialty Manufacturing Company
1166 Chase Street — Wood Specialty Manufacturing Company, operated by Thaddeus Borz Sr. and Adam Borz, 1919–1964; Buy-Rite Millwork, 1970s–1980s. Photographs taken January 19, 2012.
Polish Post of Legion Seeks Food for Bonus Vets
Camden Courier-Post —
A food-raising campaign was opened yesterday by the Loskowski-Wojtkowiak Post, No. 74, American Legion, for the benefit of members of the “bonus army” at Washington.
George Wysocki, commander of the post, announced that all persons desiring to make contributions of canned goods may either forward them to the post headquarters, 1166 Chase street, or call Camden 3655 or 2074. John Sadowski is chairman of the rations committee, which is composed of Joseph Haleski and John S. Piobrowski.
Exterior View, 1167 Chase Street
1167 Chase Street. Photograph taken January 5, 2006.
Mrs. S. Rozanski Dies in Hospital
Camden Courier-Post —
Mrs. Stella Rozanski, of 1167 Chase st., one of the founders of St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, 10th and Mechanic sts., died Friday in West Jersey Hospital.
Mrs. Rozanski, a resident of Camden for 65 years, was a member of the Polish National Alliance, Camden Group 323, and the Holy Rosary Society and Third Order of St. Frances, of St. Joseph’s Church.
Surviving are two sons, Frank J., employed in the Camden City tax assessor’s office, and John S. both of Camden; three daughters, Misses Martha E. and Frances D., both at home, and Mrs. Mary Bretschneider, of Camden; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Solemn requiem high Mass will be celebrated at 9 a. m. Thursday in St. Joseph’s Church. Relatives and friends will meet at 8.30 a. m. Thursday in the Ciechanowski Funeral Home, 1309 S. 10th st., where they may call Wednesday night. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Charles Bishop
Camden Courier-Post —
Mrs. Charles Bishop entertained at cards at her home, 1159 Chase street, last night in honor of Mrs. Louella Whaland, of this city, who leaves next week for her cottage at Quakertown, Pa., for the summer. Additional guests were Miss Mary Whaland, Mrs. Richard Saunders, Mrs. LaRue Morgan, Mrs. Elsie Vennel, Mrs. Thomas Annesley, Mrs. Howard Wuenchal and Miss Blossom Bishop, of Camden.
Exterior Views, 1169–1177 Chase Street
1169–1177 Chase Street. 1169 Chase Street was scheduled for demolition in March 2012. Originally built as two single family homes, the David W. Johnston family acquired 1175 and 1177 Chase Street and converted them into one dwelling at some point after 1980. The photograph of 1172 and 1174 Chase Street dates to approximately 1928.
Max Beyer Family
Max Beyer and family at 1181 Chase Street, c. 1917–1921. Max and Cora Reed Beyer; Olive Beyer.
Time and Place Lounge
1199 Chase Street at the northwest corner of Louis Street — Stanley’s Café, 1939–1967; La Copa Del Oro, 1980s; Time & Place Lounge, 1980s–1990s. Photographs taken October 2003 and January 10, 2008; Night Scene advertisement, Fall 1990.
1200 Block of Chase Street
1200 Block of Chase Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1917–1980.
1200 Chase Street
1200 Chase Street — 1200 Block of Chase Street — Occupants
Year
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Name
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1924
No information available
1929
No information available
1942
Russell J. Polanski (died March 13, 1942)
1947
No information available
1969
No information available
1980
No information available
1202 Chase Street
1202 Chase Street — 1200 Block of Chase Street — Occupants
Year
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Name
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1924
No information available
1929
No information available
1947
No information available
1969
No information available
1980
No information available
1208 Chase Street
1208 Chase Street — 1200 Block of Chase Street — Occupants
World War I Draft Registration Card of Anthony Moniuszko, 1209 Chase Street, Camden, N.J. Born February 1889, Russia/Poland. Occupation: bottler, employed by Peter Burzynski, Camden. Married, wife and one child.
Cops Nab 3, Take Still in Thurman St. Raid
Camden Courier-Post —
Three men were arrested last night in a police raid on an alleged speakeasy at 1108 Thurman street. A small “wash-boiler” still and a 20 gallon can partly filled with wine were confiscated.
Tony Salousky, 28, was held in $500 bail as proprietor for a hearing today. Frank Shultz, 25, of 929 Atlantic avenue, and Henry C. Iesli, 49, of 1224 Chase street, were held as witnesses.
Konefal
Camden Courier-Post —
On January 31, 1971, Richard, husband of the late Rosalie of 1225 Chase St., Camden. Age 87. Survived by 2 sons. Thaddeus Konefal at home, and Chester, Glendora. 5 daughters, Mrs. Veronica Stedingh of Clayton, Mrs. Gean Gulch of Camden, Sofia Crudeli of Medford, Anna Gick of Camden and Mrs. Helen Flaherty of Clementon. 23 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral on Wednesday 8 a.m. at the Zembruski Funeral Home, 1643 Mt. Ephraim Ave., Camden. Requiem high Mass 9 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 10th & Mechanic Sts. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Viewing Tuesday evening.
Konstanty Topolski
Camden Courier-Post —
Konstanty Topolski, 71, of 1228 Chase st., died Friday in the West Jersey Hospital after a short illness.
He was a retired leather worker for the John R. Evans Co., of Camden.
Surviving are his wife, Katherine; 4 sons, Joseph, Walter, both of Camden, Stanley, of Brigantine, and John Przywara, of Camden; 4 daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Lesniewski, Mrs. Sophia Lesniewski, Mrs. Mary Bonk, and Mrs. Cecilia Buczkowski, all of Camden; 15 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Requiem high Mass will be sung at 10 a. m. Tuesday in St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, 10th and Mechanic sts. Friends will meet at 9.30 a. m. in Mr. Topolski’s residence, where they may call tonight. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing. The funeral is under the direction of Przedpelski Funeral Home, 1458 Mt. Ephraim ave.
Exterior Views, 1232–1252 Chase Street
1232–1252 Chase Street. Photographs taken June 2001, May 2005, November 2006, July 2007, and 2008. The photograph of 1244 Chase Street showing earlier occupants dates to approximately March 1931.
Mrs. P. Dolengiewicz
Camden Courier-Post —
Mrs. Petronella Dolehgiewicz, 88, of 1233 Chase street, died in the West Jersey hospital Monday. Born in Poland, she lived in Camden more than 50 years and was the widow of Ludwig Dolengiewicz.
Requiem high Mass will be celebrated Friday at 9 a. m. in St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, Tenth and Mechanic streets. Friends will meet Friday at 8 a. m. in the funeral home of Arthur L. Przedpelski, 1458 Mt. Ephraim avenue, where friends may call Thursday night. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery, Chews Landing.
Exterior Views, 1268–1292 Chase Street
1268–1292 Chase Street. Photographs taken 2011, March 28, 2013, and 2011.
Slips Representing $138 Play Reported Taken in Jackson Street House
Two men and a woman were arrested and numbers slips representing play of $138 were seized in a raid on a house at 1039 Jackson Street yesterday.
Detectives described the place as “drop” for the slips and said they believed they were left there by writers and delivered to “banks” at night.
Those arrested gave names and addresses of Joseph Orlowski, 31, of the Jackson Street address; Mary Stanska, 29, of 1275 Chase Street, and John Pawela, 21, of 1564 Louis Street. All were charged with violating the State Crimes Act pertaining to gambling.
The raid was made by City Detectives Thomas Murphy, Jr., and Gustav Koerner and Policemen James McLaughlin and Raymond Carson. Besides the slips, the detectives seized $52.97 in money lying on a table.
Murphy said he and Koerner have been watching the place for several days and raided it today when they saw several persons enter. Those arrested are being held in $2000 bail for a hearing in police court tomorrow.
Exterior View, 1296–1298 Chase Street
1296 and 1298 Chase Street at Norris Street. Photograph taken January 10, 2008.
Zaremba Frank — Fresh Meats & Provisions
New Jersey Business Directory — 1955
ZAREMBA FRANK — Fresh Meats & Provisions, Wholesale & Retail, Delivery Service. 1298 Chase Camden … EMerson 5-3380. New Jersey Business Directory, 1955.
Whitman Park Community Center
The sturdy brick building which graces the corner of Chase and Norris Street bears the sign, “Whitman Park Community Center.” Early in 2009 the non-profit organization experienced some outstanding debts that closed the center for several months. Members working with acting president DeLois McEady, Ms. Louise Dobbs, Ali Sloan-El, and Brenda Barnes were working to bring the Center back to life, however, the building was still closed in the fall of 2010.
Around 1989, a group of residents led by the late James E. Dobbs and his wife former councilwoman, Louise Dobbs took the empty house with a storefront and created a gathering place for United Neighbors of Whitman Park and its many activities. With help from the City, their dream became reality. The enthusiastic membership sought to do more for the youth of the neighborhood and to have a place for meetings and events. By 2000 the membership reached 122 residents. In June of 2004, Mr. Dobbs passed away leaving the United Neighborhood of Whitman Park members to continue his longtime commitment to the community.
Thirteenth Ward Bottling Works, 1313 Chase Street, operated by A. Wysocki and Stephen Ochman from 1929 through the mid-1950s. They are also recorded at 1312 Morton Street in 1939.
13th Ward Bottling Co. was run by A. Wysocki at 1313 Chase St. from 1929 through the mid 50’s. They may have been around a little earlier than ’29, as their oldest crowns are hand finished and will turn amethyst. The fancy embossed diamond plate crown shown dates to around 1930, earlier crowns are plainer and have a round slug plate without the embossed bird. The painted label Camden Club bottles are from the 40’s, all show the same scene (supposedly the Ben Franklin bridge, but doesn’t really resemble it much). The early embossed bottles are scarce, as are the 12 oz. and quart ACL bottles; the small size ACL turns up more regularly. Because of the bridge picture, the ACL bottles are in high demand nationally from painted label soda collectors and rather valuable at present.
Bruce Jay Smith, September 30, 2014
T & W Insulating Co.
New Jersey Business Directory — 1955
T & W INSULATING CO — Windows · Doors · Jalousies, Fiberglas Awnings & Patios. 1313 Chase Camden … EMerson 5-6419; If No Answer Call … WOodlawn 3-9146. New Jersey Business Directory, 1955.
Bronislaw Paszkiewicz
Camden Courier-Post —
Bronislaw Paszkiewicz, of 1319 Chase st., died Sunday of a heart attack while visiting in Philadelphia.
A native of Poland, he resided in Camden 38 years. He was employed as a wool worker by the Eavenson and Levering Co. for 36 years and retired two years ago.
He was a member of George Washington Camp 80, Woodmen of the World, Camden, and the Richmond Polish Association of Philadelphia.
Surviving are his widow, Magdalena; a son, Anthony, Camden; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Stanski and Mrs. Wanda Giezerman, both of Camden; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Requiem high Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9 a. m. in St. Joseph’s R. C. Church, 10th and Mechanic sts. Relatives and friends will meet at 8 a. m. in the residence, 1319 Chase st., where friends may call Tuesday night. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing, under the direction of the Ciechanowski Funeral Home of Camden.
Paszkiewicz
Camden Courier-Post —
On Jan. 23, 1972, Magdalena (nee Rutkiewicz), wife of the late Bronislaw of 1319 Chase St., Camden, N.J. Beloved mother of Mrs. Mary Stanski at home, Mrs. Wanda Glezerman of Haddonfield and Anthony of Camden, 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral Wednesday, 8 a.m. at the Ciechanowski Funeral Home, 1309 S. 10th St., Camden. Funeral Mass 9 a.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 10th and Mechanic Streets, Camden, N.J. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening.
A man and two women were hurt slightly early yesterday morning when an automobile in which they were riding crashed into a pole at Thirty-sixth street and Westfield avenue.
The driver of the car, Robert Blake, 23, of 220 North Lenola road, Moorestown, was bruised about the right knee and head. Miss Laura Quigley, 25, of 1251 Princess avenue, also was bruised on the right leg. Mrs. Frances Dahl, 25, of 3317 Pelham place, was cut on the face. All were treated at Cooper Hospital.
Several children were injured in various accidents. Eugene Molick, 5, of 1336 Chase street, suffered a fracture of the right leg when knocked down by a bicycle near his home.
Stanley Malick
Camden Courier-Post —
Solemn requiem Mass for Stanley Malick, 1336 Chase street, who died Friday, will be celebrated tomorrow at 9.30 a. m. in St. Joseph church, Tenth and Mechanic streets. Friends may meet at the home at 9 a. m. Mr. Malick was a resident of Camden 37 years and was employed by Campbell Soup Company. He is survived by his widow, Mary Nattis Malick; a son, Eugene, of Camden; a stepson, Sgt. John Avis, in the Army Air Force overseas, and two brothers, Joseph, of Camden, and Benjamin, of Elizabeth.
Malick
Camden Courier-Post —
On Feb. 28, 1968, Eugene A., beloved son of Victoria and Eugene M. Malick of 1336 Chase Street, Camden, age 13 years. Also survived by two brothers: Stanley and John, one sister: Rosemary, all at home. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral on Monday 8 a.m. at the Ciechanowski Funeral Home, 1309 S. 10th Street, Camden, N.J. Requiem high mass 9 a.m. St. Joseph’s Church, 10th and Mechanic Streets, Camden. Interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing. Friends may call Sunday evening.
Joseph John Piotrowski
1343 Chase Street — Machinist’s Mate First Class Joseph John Piotrowski, United States Navy, World War II. The Piotrowski family lived at 1167 Chase Street prior to moving to 1343 Chase Street during the war years.
Exterior View, 1349 Chase Street
1349 Chase Street, rear of property. Photograph taken June 28, 2005.
Mallen
Camden Courier-Post —
On January 2, 1975, Henry J., beloved husband of Alice, (nee Skura), of 1354 Chase St., Camden, N.J. Age 66. Devoted father of Mrs. Janice Bendorf, of Marlton Lakes and Kenneth Mallen, of Pennsauken, also survived by 2 grandchildren, sister Miss Mildred Malinowski and brother Mitchell Malinowski, both of Camden. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral on Monday, 8 a.m., at the Zembruski Funeral Home, 1643 Mt. Ephraim Ave., Camden. Mass of the Resurrection 9 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 10th and Mechanic Sts. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Viewing Sunday evening after 6:30.
Deadly Night: 4 Killed, 2 Hurt in Camden
Camden Courier-Post —
Bruce Matthews, 31, of 1383 Chase Street.
In a deadly span of less than an hour, two city men were shot dead in East Camden and another was fatally stabbed in the Whitman Park neighborhood on Saturday night. A fourth man died in a hit-and-run accident in the same period.
Authorities said the incidents, which followed at least one other shooting earlier Saturday, do not appear to be connected.
In the first incident, 31-year-old Bruce Matthews was found with multiple stab wounds at Louis and Everett streets at 10:35 p.m., according to the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office. Matthews lived in the 1300 block of Chase Street, a short distance from where he was found.
