Introduction
Cramer Street bears the name of Alfred Cramer, the real estate developer whose idea to sell building lots to working people on a monthly installment plan resulted in his selling of more than 5000 building lots in Cramer Hill and East Camden by 1897. Besides Cramer Street, the Cramer Elementary School and the Cramer Hill neighborhood bear his name.
Phil Cohen
2600 Block of Cramer Street
2606, 2604, 2602 & 2600 Cramer Street — January 2, 2008
2611 & 2613 Cramer Street — Photograph Taken March 15, 2012
2617 & 2619 Cramer Street — January 2008 and March 2012
2619 Cramer Street — January 2008 and March 2012
2621 & 2623 Cramer Street — January 2008 and March 2012
WATCHMAN ACCUSED
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Jitney Driver Also Charged With Larceny From Camden Plant
Charged with larceny of soap, polishes and other goods from R.N. Hollingshead and Company, Ninth and Market streets, Camden, James H. Newman, 2740 Pleasant avenue, night watchman at the plant, and J.J. Mortimer, 2623 Cramer street, that city, were arrested by a Philadelphia detective agency and held by Justice of the Peace Schmitz, of Camden, under $800 bail for a hearing before Recorder Stackhouse. It is declared that in the course of some time goods amounting to several thousand dollars have disappeared from the plant. Mortimer is a jitney driver and it is alleged that he carried some goods said to have been stolen away in his car.
2623 Cramer Street — Scheduled for demolition in March of 2012. Photograph taken March 15, 2012.
2627 Cramer Street
2625 & 2627 Cramer Street — Photograph taken March 15, 2012. Home of the David C. Reich family, 1950s–1981.
Evelyn and David Reich of 2627 Cramer Street in East Camden, with their daughter, Janice, outside of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1260 Princess Avenue in Parkside, around 1952.
2623, 2625 & 2627 Cramer Street — February 22, 2004
I grew up at 2627 Cramer Street. Our house was directly behind the Arlo Theater. My grandparents first moved into this home in the late 50s. I lived there from 1960 to 1973.
My parents lived there until 1981. It was said that our home had been a farm house built in the 1800s. It was later converted into a duplex. I remember Dudley Grange, the firehouse on 27th and Westfield Avenue, Kotlikoff's, and Woolworths. I also remember the Rexall and a soda shop at 27th and Federal.
Our house had all the classic features of homes built in the late 1800s, parlor, ornate woodwork and stairway, formal dining room and even a coal-cellar.
— Janice Reich Lafreniere, February 2004
Intersection of Cramer Street & North 27th Street
Northwest Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — Grace Baptist Church. Photo circa 1900.
Northwest Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — 1900–1980s Grace Baptist Church; 2008–2014 Spanish Pentecostal Church. January 2, 2008.
Southwest Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — January 2, 2008
Looking West on Cramer Street from North 27th Street — January 2, 2008
View of Northeast Corner of Cramer Street and North 27th Street from 2600 Block — January 2, 2008
Northeast Corner of North 27th Street & Cramer Street — January 2, 2008
2700 Block of Cramer Street
2700 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1880–1980.
2712 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1893–1894 | George B. Anderson Jr. |
| 1920 | Warren H. Rich & Family |
2717 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1907–1970 | William J. Hurlock & Family |
| 1907–1970 | William J. & Alice Hurlock |
| 1907–1970 | William R. "Rex" Hurlock |
2725 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | Japhet B. Joyce |
2728 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1940s | Raymond M. & Olive Haines |
| WWII | Raymond E. Haines |
2800 Block of Cramer Street
2800 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1880–1980.
2800 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1954 | Robert E. Phillip |
2819 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | St. Joseph's Boys Club |
2824 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1967 | John G. Brazier Sr. & Family |
| 1967 | John G. & Mary Brazier |
2825 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900s– | James A. Garfield School |
2826 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1919–1928 | Raymond P. Snape & Family |
| 1919–1928 | Raymond P. & Emma Goll snape |
| 1919–1928 | Raymond J. Snape |
| 1919–1928 | John Snape |
| 1919–1928 | Camden Post-Telegram |
Nab 2 Camden Youths In Stolen Auto
Camden Courier-Post —
Two Camden youths, one of them reported to be a marine absent without leave from the Parris Island base, were arrested in a stolen car by Gloucester Township police early today.
Sgt. Kermit Delph, of the Mantua State Police barracks, identified the youths who were turned over to him for investigation, as Robert E. Phillip, 18, of 2800 Cramer st., and Nelson Brown Jr., 19, of 2020 River rd., a painter's helper.
Delph said Phillip, attired in a Marine Corps uniform, said he is AWOL from the South Carolina base since April 9. The youths were driving a car stolen Wednesday from in front of the home of its owner, John Van Horn, 2276 Mulfor ave., Pennsauken. Delph said the youths would be turned over to Pennsauken police for a hearing on the theft charge.
BRAZIER
Camden Courier-Post —
On July 18, 1967, John G. Sr., husband of Mary (nee Ward) of 2824 Cramer St., Camden, N.J., age 60 years. Also surviving are sons John Jr. of Blackwood; William of Collingswood and daughters, Mrs. Mabel Dube of Haddon Heights, Mrs. Mary Madden, Woodbury Heights, Mrs. Doris Borman of Riverton, Mrs. Ethel Wagner of Haddon Heights, Mrs. Joan Bonner of Camden, Mrs. June Fernandez of Magnolia, Mrs. Gloria Forbes of Baltimore, Maryland, Mrs. Carolin Griffis of North Wales, Pa. 24 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 3 sisters. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Friday at 11 a.m., at Harry Leonard Funeral Home, 2850 Federal St., Camden. Interment at Bethel Memorial Park, Pennsauken. Friends may call Thursday evening.
2825 Cramer Street
James A. Garfield School, 2825 Cramer Street
BURNING MEAT CAUSES TROUBLE IN PRIVATE HOME
Camden Post-Telegram —
Raymond R. Snape Carries Baby to Safety and Summons the Fire Department
The firemen at Twenty-seventh and Federal streets were called out to a fire at the home of Raymond R. Snape, 2826 Cramer street, by Snape, who ran breathlessly to the fire house to turn in the alarm. Upon their arrival they found the house full of smoke. Investigation showed that Mrs. Snape had placed some meat on the stove to cook, and had gone out to the store, and while she was gone the water having boiled off, the meat began to burn, filling the house full of smoke.
Snape, who arrived home before his wife, found the house filled with smoke and rushed upstairs, where he heard their baby crying, where it had been asleep and had been awakened by the suffocating smoke. He wrapped the youngster up and carried it into a neighbor's house and then ran for the firemen. Outside of smoke no real damage was done.
2900 Block of Cramer Street
2900 Block of Cramer Street — Occupants
City directory records, 1880–1980.
2900 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1932 | Jake Sangrund & Family (grocery) |
| 1932 | Jake & Helen Sandgrund |
| 1932 | Sylvia Sandgrund |
| 1932 | Grace Sandgrund |
| 1932 | Lelia Sandgrund |
2901 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1893–1943 | Vanroom R. Blackwell & Family |
| 1893–1943 | Vanroom R. & Louise Blackwell |
| 1893–1943 | Jessie L. Blackwell |
| 1893–1943 | Howard V. Blackwell |
2902 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1927 | William A. & Clara Spurry |
| 1927 | William & Spurry & Family |
| 1927 | Wiiliam A. & Clara Spurry |
2908 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1950s–1970s | Raymond E. Banford |
| 1950s–1970s | Robert Banford |
2914 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1888–1970s | John H. Mohrfeld Sr. & Family |
| 1888–1970s | Mabel L. Mohrfeld |
| 1931–1956 | John H. Mohrfeld Jr. |
| John H. Mohrfeld III |
2919 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1945 | Mrs. Ida Albertson |
| 1947 | Gordon Albertson |
2930 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1931 | Alfred Thomas Adams |
2932 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1921–1937 | Harry W. Mounce & Family |
2936 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1921–1937 | William Rendfrey & Family |
| 1921–1937 | William & Louisa Rendfrey |
| 1921–1937 | Minnie Rendfrey |
| 1921–1937 | ELizabeth Rendfrey |
| 1921–1937 | Mamie Rendfrey |
| 1921–1937 | Edward Rendfrey |
| 1921–1937 | Christian Rendfrey |
| 1921–1937 | Clarence Rendfrey |
2938 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1935–1951 | Joseph A. Musick Sr. & Family |
| 1935–1951 | Joseph A. & Iona Musick |
| 1935–1951 | Joseph A. Musick Jr. |
2940 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1905–1915 | Albert Todd & Family |
| 1905–1915 | Albert & Mary Todd |
| 1905–1915 | Margaret M. Todd |
| 1905–1915 | William E. Todd |
| 1905–1915 | Mary E. Todd |
| 1921–1923 | J. Harry Todd & Family |
2941 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1956–1958 | Harry J. Allebach |
2942 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900–1957 | J. Linwood Todd & Family |
| 1900–1957 | J. Linwood & Ida Fox Todd |
| 1900–1957 | Leon Todd |
| 1900–1957 | J. Harry Todd |
| 1900–1957 | Herbert Todd |
2947 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910s–1930s | William E. Albert & Family |
| 1910s–1930s | William E. & Louise Albert |
| 1910s–1930s | Louise Albert |
2950 Cramer Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1924–1969 | Frederick Ballinghoff & Family |
| 1924–1969 | Frederick & Sadie Ballinghoff |
| Arthur F. Ballinghoff |
Grocery Burglary at 2900 Cramer Street
Camden Courier-Post —
Loot of small change and cigars was taken by burglars entering the grocery of John Sanguard at 2900 Cramer street. A rear window was forced.
BLACKWELL
Philadelphia Inquirer —
BLACKWELL.—On November 26, 1894, Jane M., widow of the late William P. Blackwell, in her 73d year; The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on Friday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the residence of her son (Vanroom Blackwell), No. 2901 Master street, Cramer Hill, N.J. Interment strictly private.
2908 Cramer Street
Raymond E. Banford — resident of 2908 Cramer Street, 1950s–1970s
2914 Cramer Street — Mohrfeld Family
BIRTHS — CAMDEN
John, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daryman, of 3306 Pleasant street.
Mabel Louise, to Mr. and Mrs. John Mohrfeld, of 2914 Cramer street.
Robert Norman, to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Stillwell, of 22 East Park avenue, Oaklyn.
Camden Courier-Post, November 23, 1935
Testimonial Dinner Set For Retired Fireman
John H. Mohrfeld Jr., of 2914 Cramer st., who retired from the fire department Dec. 1 after more than 25 years, will be guest at a testimonial dinner Thursday at 8 p. m. at Ladder Truck Company No. 3, 27th and Federal sts.
Mohrfeld, whose son, John H. Mohrfeld 3d, is assistant U. S. attorney, entered the fire department Aug. 15, 1931. He was attached to the Ladder Truck Company No. 3 when he retired recently.
The arrangements committee is headed by District Engineer John J. Graham and Capt. Louis Martelli.
2919 Cramer Street
1945 — Mrs. Ida Albertson wrote to the Camden Courier-Post seeking help:
I would appreciate it very much if anyone could inform me where I could get the loan of a hospital bed for one of my sons who has been returned from overseas and is bedridden.
— Mrs. Ida Albertson, 2919 Cramer Street, Camden Courier-Post, August 15, 1945
Adams-Smith
Camden Courier-Post —
Mrs. Nellie Smith of 132 State Street, has announced the marriage of her daughter, Miss Edna Mae Smith to Alfred Thomas Adams of 2930 Cramer Street, which took place on Saturday, at four o'clock in the chapel of St. Paul's Episcopal church this city. Miss Nellie Smith, sister of the bride and Willard Stover of this city were the attendants.
Mr. Adams and his bride will take up their residence at the State Street address on their return from a trip to New York.
STOLE BULBS
Camden Post-Telegram —
Shortly before 8 o'clock yesterday morning, Mrs. H. W. Mounce, of 2932 Cramer street, heard a sneeze coming from the side yard of her home, and on looking out of the window saw a tall colored man near an auto parked in the side yard. He apparently became frightened and disappeared in the darkness. The car is owned by a man by the name of McUltridge, who lives at the Mounce home, and on investigation showed that two bulbs had been stolen from the front lights of the car and one from the rear light.
REPORTED MISSING
Camden Post-Telegram —
Mrs. Louisa Rendfrey, of 2936 Cramer street, reported to the Third District Police Department last evening that her son, Edward, aged 14 years, was missing from home, having been missing since two o'clock in the afternoon. He is described as being white, and his heighth, five feet; weight, 110 pounds; slim build, light hair and blue eyes. When he left home he wore a light cap, brown shoes, corduroy pants, brown coat, and white and yellow blouse. He has two scars on right side of face. The mother would be pleased to have any information as to his whereabouts communicated to her at the Cramer street address.
Musick - Pernier
Camden Courier-Post —
The marriage of Miss Frances Mary Pernier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Pernier, of 3009 Alabama road, and Mr. Joseph A. Musick Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Musick, of 2938 Cramer street, took place this morning at 10 o’clock in St. Joan of Arc Church. The Rev. William P. McCorristin officiated.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of ivory satin made entrain and fashioned with a tunic of Chantilly lace designed with a standup collar. Her fingertip veil of illusion was arranged from a satin bonnet overlaid with lace and she carried an arm bouquet of calla lilies.
Miss Rita T. Pernier attended her twin sister as maid of honor in a camellia pink velveteen frock fashioned with a matching cape featuring a standup collar. She carried an old fashioned bouquet of violets encircled with pink camellias. Gowns similar to that of the honor attendant, but in mauve, were worn by the bridesmaids, Miss Dolores A. Tumelty, of Lansdowne, Pa., cousin of the bride; Miss Ida M. Maccarella, of this city, and Miss Dorothy E. Pernier, sister of the bride. Their old fashioned bouquets were of pink camellias, encircled with violets. All attendants wore pleated bonnets and mitts to match their gowns.
Mr. Joseph P. Lipka Jr., of this city, acted as best man for his cousin, and ushers included Mr. Alfred Locke Jr., of Merchantville, and Mr. Frederick C. Beer Jr. and Mr. John Bullock, of Camden.
A reception followed at the Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield. On their return from a wedding trip to New York and the Poconos, Mr. Musick and his bride will make their home in Collingswood.
ENTERTAIN IN HONOR OF MISS DEEGAN
Camden Post-Telegram —
Mrs. J. Harry Todd, of 2940 Cramer street, entertained in honor of Alice I. Deegan, at her home on Saturday evening. The guests spent a very enjoyable evening, and during the night each guest was presented with an old-fashioned doll, the presentation being made by a Cupid, that part being taken by Miss Betty Schoeffling.
The guest of the evening, in whose honor the reception was given, is a niece of Mrs. Todd. The decorations were in pink and white and during the evening the guests enjoyed a sumptuous repast.
Those present included: Homer Randall, Miss Cora Swartz, Mary Kelly, E. Riley, Sarah McNichol, Catherine M. Thress, Mrs. Joseph Muldoon, Miss E. Deegan, Mrs. John Deegan, Mrs. Walter Ladd, Miss Mildred Ball, Mrs. Leonard Schoeffling, Mrs. William Schoeffling, Mrs. Edward Heston and Mrs. Todd.
2941 Cramer Street
Harry J. Allebach — resident of 2941 Cramer Street, 1956–1958
And Here's His Primer on Soldiering
Camden Courier-Post —
Camden's first draftees now have a chance to burn the midnight oil over preliminary instructions of the U. S. Army. They received their copies at Fort Dix last night. They are shown grouped around Pvt. Edward Quinn, and Arthur F. Ballinghoff, 23, of 2950 Cramer street, heading the line, receives his copy first.
1906 Sanborn Map — Cramer Street
1906 Sanborn Map showing Cramer Street from 2936 Cramer Street to Dudley Street
3000 Block of Cramer Street
3010 Cramer Street
3400 Block of Cramer Street
Henry H. Davis School, 3425 Cramer Street
Two men killed, woman wounded in Camden
Camden Courier-Post —
By Jason Nark, Courier-Post Staff
Someone fatally shot two men and critically wounded a woman, then set a fire before fleeing from a home in the Cramer Hill section Monday morning, authorities said.
Police discovered the victims about 8 a.m. after responding to a report of gunfire inside the powder-blue house in the 2600 block of Cramer Street. The officers also found a small fire in the basement, apparently set around the same time as the shootings. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which was contained to one room.
Investigators had no motive or suspects, said Camden County Prosecutor Vincent P. Sarubbi.
One man was dead at the scene and the other died a short time later at a city hospital, Sarubbi said. The woman was in critical condition Monday night at Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden.
Authorities identified one murder victim as Son Do, 31, a resident of the house. The other man, who also lived at the home, was not identified pending notification of relatives. The woman, described as a part-time resident of the Cramer Street address, was not named because she is a potential witness. Police did not believe the shooter was one of the victims.
Behind yellow police tape, neighbors and residents gathered in a parking lot across from the house. Next-door neighbor Tung Nguyen said people regularly came and went at the house where the bodies were found. “I don't know them. They were very noisy,” Nguyen said of his neighbors.
The owner of the house, Lan Ha, said a couple in their early 30s had moved in with her about three months ago. It was not immediately known if they were involved in the shooting. Ha said she left for work around 7 a.m., and a neighbor called her a short time later to tell her there was a problem at the house. “I don't know what happened,” Ha said Monday morning, as she waited to see if she would be allowed back inside.
An acquaintance of Ha, Peter Tan, 24, of Woodlynne, said the building was primarily used as a boarding home. “She had a lot of complaints to the police,” said Tan. “I think it was a robbery.”
Camden Man Charged With Pair of Murders
Camden Courier-Post —
By Tom Lounsberry, Courier-Post Staff
Camden County Prosecutor Vincent P. Sarubbi announced that bail was set today at $1 million for Binh Thach, M/40, who is charged with two counts of Murder and one count of Attempted Murder in connection with a triple shooting in a Camden home on Monday, March 10, 2003.
Superior Court Judge Samuel D. Natal set the bail as requested by Assistant Prosecutor Mary Alison Albright. She told the court that the defendant is a flight risk because he is not an American citizen and has no job or other significant ties to the area. Adding to the flight risk, Albright said, is the fact the defendant faces up to life in prison on each Murder count and up to 20 years for Attempted Murder.
Thach turned himself in at Camden Police Headquarters at approximately 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003. The .38-caliber handgun allegedly used in the crime was recovered. Thach and his victims all lived in the boarding home in the 2600 block of Cramer Street where the shootings occurred.
Killed were Son Do, M/31, and Tam Nguyen, M/35. Loan Nguyen, F/26, remains in critical condition at Cooper Medical Center. She is not related to Tam Nguyen.
The investigation indicates the shootings stemmed from an ongoing dispute between the defendant and other residents of the home. According to the investigation, Thach came to the United States approximately four years ago and lived in the Cramer Street house for approximately four months.
The case began when police responded to an emergency call at approximately 8 a.m. Monday reporting shots fired. Officers found the three victims inside a home in the 2600 block of Cramer Street in East Camden. Tam Nguyen was dead at the scene, and Son Do died a short time later at Cooper.
After finding the victims, officers discovered a small fire at the home, apparently set around the same time as the shootings. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, containing it to one room.
A 40-year-old city man surrendered to police and was charged Tuesday in an East Camden shooting that left two men dead and a woman critically injured. A running dispute between Binh Thach, 40, of the 2600 block of Cramer Street, and other residents of a boarding home led to the shootings early Monday morning, police said.
Thach surrendered to Camden Police about 11:30 a.m. He was charged with the shooting death of Son Do, 31, of the boarding home. Thach is also charged with the murder of Tam Nguyen, 35, another boarding home resident. Thach was being held Tuesday night in the Camden County Jail in lieu of $1 million full cash bail. He was to be arraigned today in Superior Court on the murder charges.
Tam Nguyen was found dead inside the home near a vestibule. Do, who was in a hallway near the living room, died at Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center in Camden while undergoing emergency surgery. Loan Nguyen, 26, who was rescued after the shooting, was listed in critical condition Tuesday in Cooper's intensive care unit after undergoing emergency surgery. Loan Nguyen, no relation to Tam Nguyen, fled to the basement after being shot in the chest. A small fire was started in the basement about the time of the shooting, authorities said. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and Loan Nguyen was rescued.
Police responding to a report of a man shot at the address about 8 a.m. found several people fleeing the home. They were stopped and taken into custody for questioning. All were later released. A neighbor, Tung Nguyen, said he did not know the victims, but that people came and went at the home and that there was a lot of noise from the home.
All persons charged with criminal offenses are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.