Rambles Through Old Highways and Byways of West Jersey — Charles S. Boyer — Camden County Historical Society, 1967
In 1820 the road known as “Ferry Road,” present-day Ferry Avenue, was opened from the southerly end of Front Street in Kaighnton, the settlement at Kaighn Avenue and the Delaware River, across the lands of Joseph Kaighn and Isaac Mickle to the center of the road leading from Woodbury to the Ferries which we know today as Broadway, and was at first called “the straight road to Woodbury” or the “Branch Road.” In 1832 it was extended to the Mount Ephraim pike (Mount Ephraim Avenue), the extension on one of the early maps being designated “The Road to the Race Track” while on Sanders’ map of 1855 it is named “The Kaighn’s Point Road.” The first part of this road was four rods wide, while the extension of 1832 was only laid out two rods in width. At Mount Ephraim Avenue the extension met a road which passed the Charles Cooper plantation (Woodlynne), and was commonly known as the “Cooper Road.”
In 1859 Ferry Avenue was taken over and improved by the Stockton and Newton Turnpike Company and converted into a toll road with toll-gates at Mount Ephraim Avenue and the White Horse Pike. The incorporators of the turnpike were closely allied with the Kaighn’s Point Ferry and its operation was based on its serving as a “feeder” for the ferry company. The name is distinctive of the part of the county through which the road ran; Stockton being then the local name for the part of the present city west of Evergreen Cemetery, being the present Jackson Street and Ferry Avenue, while east of Mount Ephraim Avenue the road passed through what was then Newton Township. The company abandoned its charter about 1875 and the highway known today as Ferry Avenue reverted to the city.
Edited by Phillip Cohen in the interest of clarity to present-day readers, July 2003.
BILSON AUTO BODY CO Walter T. Bilson, Prop. Formerly with Collings Carriage Co. Ferry and Atlantic Avenues Phone Camden 6361
1423 Ferry Avenue — Camden Courier-Post, October 1, 1936.
Century Transit Company
Century Transit Company, 1423 Ferry Avenue, 1938–1939. Nick Fiorentino, Manager. January 27, 1939 banquet program advertisement.
Majestic Wine & Spirits, Inc.
MAJESTIC WINE & SPIRITS INC — For Fast Delivery Service. Call WOodlawn 4-2010. Camden, N. J. 1423 Ferry Av. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory Yellow Pages advertisement.
Lectronic Research Laboratories, 1423 Ferry Avenue. Fire Watch Magazine advertisement, 1991.
Matthias Rutter Found Dead
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Seventy-eight-year-old Matthias Rutter was found dead in bed at 1131 Ferry avenue yesterday. Three strokes of paralysis within a year had rendered him helpless, and it is presumed that a fourth stroke caused his death.
Ogden Auto Body
Ogden Auto Body, 1434–1440 Ferry Avenue, 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory Yellow Pages advertisement.
Ogden's Super Duper Sports Car
Camden Courier-Post —
The “Super Duper Sports Car” built by Fausto Michilli of Ogden Auto Body, 1434-40 Ferry Ave., Camden, is built on a ’41 Chevrolet chassis and body. It has a three-speed transmission with an extra low first gear for hill climbing. The body is all metal and is 5½ inches lower than original Chevrolet. Power is transmitted by a chain drive to the rear wheels. The car will do 75 miles per hour and gets 35 to 40 miles per gallon of gas.
OGDEN AUTO BODY — 1434-40 Ferry Ave., Camden. Builders of the “Super Duper Sports Car.” Fausto Michilli, Prop. Complete Auto Body Work — Painting — Glass.
Phil Franchi Demolition
Phil Franchi Demolition, 1450 Ferry Avenue, 1980s–1990s.
The Groff Coal Company
Camden Courier-Post —
The Most Modern COAL YARD in the World IS LOCATED IN CAMDEN
THE Groff Coal Co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL COAL DEALERS FERRY AND JACKSON STS. Bell 6029 / Keystone 39011
ASK YOUR DEALER FOR GROFF COAL — 1499 Ferry Avenue (Ferry and Jackson Streets), 1927–1928.
R. Fanelle's Sons
R. Fanelle’s Sons, 1466 Ferry Avenue, 1980s–2011.
Ace Iron & Metal Company
Camden Courier-Post —
ACE IRON & METAL CO. SCRAP IRON, METALS AND RAGS Bought at Highest Prices Ferry Ave. at Lansdowne Ave., Camden Phone: Camden 3-5037
Ace Iron & Metal Company, 1460 Ferry Avenue at Lansdowne Avenue, 1938–1955. Camden Courier-Post, February 24, 1938 and 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory Yellow Pages advertisement.
Daring Work of Footpads
Camden Post-Telegram —
DARING WORK OF FOOTPADS
Virginian Robbed Near Ruins of Fries-Breslin Mill
Joseph Welsh of Sparta, Va., was robbed last night of $15 and a gold watch by two footpads near the ruins of the Fries-Breslin carpet mill, Ferry avenue. Welsh, who has been residing at the Hotel Camden, was passing the ruins when he was set upon by two young men who choked him while rifling his pockets.
Welsh screamed loudly but no one came to his assistance. He told the police that the thieves ran toward Jackson street after the robbery. Patrolman Loftus, who was on Ferry avenue, pursued two men answering the description but lost them in the darkness.
Two men were arrested on suspicion, Harry L. McDonald, 19, of Federal street, and Robert Hamilton, 19, of Federal street. They will be given a hearing today.
The ruins of the Fries-Breslin mill, destroyed by fire in October 1904, were located approximately at 1467 Ferry Avenue. Henry C. Moffett and Charles H. Fitzsimmons were among those connected with the mill.
William H. Smith & Family (William H. Smith Jr., Harry L. Clements, Minnie Smith)
1890–1916
William H. & Martha J. Rulon Smith
1890–1916
William H. Smith Jr.
1890–1916
Harry L. Clements
1890–1916
Minnie Clements
1890–1916
William H. Clements
1947
Gone
Joseph Heavens Committed to County Prison
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Joseph Heavens Committed to County Prison
Joseph Heavens, of the Eighth ward, for assaulting his wife, was committed to the county prison by Justice Laird yesterday.
Levi Jones — Death Notice
Camden Courier-Post —
JONES — Levi M. Jones, formerly of 1618 Ferry Avenue. Camden Courier-Post, September 7, 1967.
1620–1634 Ferry Avenue — Photographs, 2011
1620, 1630, 1632, and 1634 Ferry Avenue. Photographs taken June 30, 2011.
Camden Fire Alarms
Camden Courier-Post —
Camden Fire Alarms, Camden Courier-Post, June 3, 1957. Includes auto fire at 1631 Ferry Avenue at 2:08 a.m.
Mrs. Isabella B. Farr
Camden Courier-Post —
MRS. ISABELLA B. FARR — Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. tomorrow for Mrs. Isabella B. Farr, 47, of 1634 Ferry Avenue. She was the wife of William E. Farr.
Body of Thomas Whalen Found
Camden Daily Courier —
BODY OF THOMAS WHALEN FOUND
The body of Thomas Whalen, 27, of 1640 Ferry avenue, was found in the Delaware River off Chester Island. He had been missing since last Thursday. Whalen leaves a wife and child.
1640 Ferry Avenue, 1905.
1664 Ferry Avenue — Photographs, 2011
1664 Ferry Avenue. Photographs taken June 30, 2011.
Poverty at 1662 Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Secretary Smith of the Society for the Prevention of Poverty was notified about the family of Pries Singer at 1662 Ferry Avenue. Philadelphia Inquirer, December 28, 1890.
Complainant in Theft Held on Rum Charge
Philadelphia Inquirer —
COMPLAINANT IN THEFT HELD ON RUM CHARGE
Harry Benzuk of Jackson street, Camden, who reported to the police that he had been robbed of $15 by James Draper, of 1676 Ferry avenue, found himself in an awkward predicament yesterday, when, after Draper had been arrested on a larceny charge, the officer who made the arrest found a pint bottle of liquor in Benzuk’s possession.
Benzuk was held in $300 bail for court on a liquor charge. Draper was held in $300 bail for court on the larceny charge. Philadelphia Inquirer, August 11, 1928.
Lad Drowned in Shallow Water / William H. Clements
Philadelphia Inquirer —
LAD DROWNED IN SHALLOW WATER — William Clements, 13, son of Rebecca C. and the late Louis H. Clements, drowned at the foot of Jefferson avenue. He had been visiting at the home of his grandparents, William H. Smith, No. 1680 Ferry avenue. Philadelphia Inquirer, June 24, 1900.
CLEMENTS — Suddenly, on June 23, 1900, William H., son of Rebecca C. and the late Louis H. Clements, aged 12 years and 4 months. Funeral from grandparents’ residence, William H. Smith, No. 1680 Ferry avenue. Philadelphia Inquirer, June 26, 1900.
William H. Clements funeral notice, Philadelphia Inquirer, June 27, 1900.
Triangle Tavern, 1701 Ferry Avenue, 1947–1990s. John J. Flacco, proprietor (1947). Veterans Boxing Association Ring No. 6 banquet program advertisement, 1961.
Notice of Application — Triangle Tavern
Camden Courier-Post —
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE
Notice is hereby given that John D. Palazzese, 429 Emerald Street, Camden, N.J., has applied to the Municipal Alcoholic Beverage Control Board of the City of Camden, New Jersey, for transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0408-33-003-008, heretofore issued to John J. Flacco, 1701 Ferry Avenue, Camden, N.J., for the premises known as “Triangle Tavern,” located at 1701 Ferry Avenue, Camden, New Jersey.
Camden Courier-Post, June 5, 1963.
Blood Poisoning at 1711 Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Adam Gremmen Jr., 1713 S. 4th Street, was taken to Cooper Hospital suffering from blood poisoning. Nicholas Blank, 1711 Ferry avenue, was taken to West Jersey Hospital.
Philadelphia Inquirer, July 29, 1906.
Man, 69, Is Killed by Hit-Runners
Camden Courier-Post —
MAN, 69, IS KILLED, ANOTHER INJURED BY HIT-RUNNERS
Joseph Wright, 69, of 1716 Ferry avenue, was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver at Broadway and Van Hook street. A second victim was seriously injured in the same incident.
Augustus Rollo, 19, of 507 Ferry avenue, Gloucester, admitted in Gloucester police court yesterday before Recorder Oliver J. Stetser that he was the driver of the automobile which Monday night failed to halt until fired upon by a Gloucester policeman.
Rollo confessed that he took the car from the garage of Carl Dolenti, 20, of Camden. Later, he said, he picked up Edward Trottman, 25, of 704 Sylvan street, Camden, and Walter Voitovick, of 1428 Broadway, Camden. He said he escaped when the others were arrested.
Trottman and Voitovick accused Dolenti of being the driver.
Rollo was turned over to Camden detectives. Camden Courier-Post, June 17, 1932.
509 Ferry Avenue — 1919
509 Ferry Avenue, 1919 city directory. S. Simkovitz — Shoe Repairing.
Eighth Ward Roosevelt Italian Democrat Club
Camden Courier-Post —
Birthday Party Given for Mrs. Anna Olsen
A birthday party was held Tuesday night in honor of Mrs. Anna Olsen, of 1811 Broadway, by the Eighth Ward Roosevelt Democratic Club auxiliary at 521 Ferry avenue.
Talks were given by Mrs. Katherine Corbett, president; Edmund H. Olsen, husband of Mrs. Olsen; Custer Brelsford, John J. Hainsworth and Mrs. Olsen.
Among those who attended the party were Mrs. Elmira Schoeneman, Mrs. Mary Gifford, Mrs. J. Hainsworth, Mrs. Sarah Higgins, Mrs. Rose Mascio, Miss Emily Olsen, Miss Edna Olsen, Mrs. Katherine Kurtz, Mrs. Etta Smith, Mrs. Emma Percival, Mrs. Margaret Finelli, Mrs. Beryl Hoffbauer, Mrs. Stella Lochinic, Miss Dolly Higgins, Miss Rose Pierce, Mrs. Geraldine Olsen, Mrs. Grace Maise, Mrs. Margaret McLoughlin, Mrs. Margaret Lloyd, Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Mildred Titus, James Hainsworth, Joseph Bollinghoff and John Mascio. Camden Courier-Post, February 24, 1938.
Michael Narducci, 564 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
Another Baby Eats Pills — May Lose Life
Frank Narducci, 2, of 564 Ferry avenue, is in West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital as a result of taking tablets containing a powerful drug from a garment of his mother, Mrs. Mary Narducci.
The mother told physicians the child took the tablets while she slept. The boy is the youngest of seven children. Doctors say his condition is serious. Camden Courier-Post, June 3, 1932.
Harry Brown, 571 Ferry Avenue — 1924
Harry Brown, 571 Ferry Avenue, 1924.
Massimo DeMarco Family, 571 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
Massimo Di Marco
Massimo Di Marco, 77, of 571 Ferry ave., died Monday at Cooper Hospital. A resident of Camden for 40 years, he owned and operated a shoe repair business.
Surviving are his wife, Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Lisa LaRocco of West Collingswood; a son, Lando, of Camden; a brother, Ercolino of Camden, and four grandchildren. Camden Courier-Post, August 16, 1961. Photo of 571 Ferry Avenue, November 2011.
Camden Auto Painting Company — 555 Ferry Avenue
Camden Auto Painting Company, 555 Ferry Avenue, 1947–1956. 1955 New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory Yellow Pages advertisement.
Samuel D. Cox, 556 Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A $60 gold watch was stolen yesterday from a vest belonging to Policeman Samuel Cox, which he left hanging in his mother-in-law’s yard. Samuel D. Cox, policeman, 556 Ferry Avenue, 1894–1895. Philadelphia Inquirer, June 29, 1895.
On April 11, 1976, Mary of 607 Ferry Ave., Camden. Age 42 years. Survived by three daughters, Mary Jo, Paula and Barbara at home; one brother, Lewis T. Lewis of Camden. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on Thursday, 11 a.m., at the DALEY FUNERAL HOME, 60 S. 27th St., Camden. Interment New Camden Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday morning after 10 a.m. Camden Courier-Post, April 4, 1976.
Assault Near Heppard’s, 607 Ferry Avenue
Camden Post-Telegram —
Being Out of Work Led Boy to Suicide
Mother of Franklin A. Heppard Horrified to Find Son Hanging from Rafter.
Despondent because he lost his position is the cause assigned for Franklin A. Heppard, aged 17 years, of 607 Ferry avenue, committing suicide yesterday by hanging himself. The youth got out of work about a week ago. Since then he had tried to induce his father to buy a farm, where he said he would have something to do to feed the pigs and chickens. Camden Post-Telegram, July 25, 1905.
608 Ferry Avenue — Bezich Brothers Music Store
608 Ferry Avenue — Harry Dubin (1919); Bezich Brothers Music Store (1940s). Sergeant Stanley Bezich, World War II. Also: Thomas Willoth, 609 Ferry Avenue (Frank & Martha Willoth, 1942).
Ferry Avenue Palace Theater — 612 Ferry Avenue
Those who have followed the pictures of The Perils of Pauline at the People’s Theatre the same will now be shown at the Ferry Avenue Palace. Camden Post-Telegram, December 11, 1914.
612 Ferry Avenue — Ferry Avenue Palace movie theater, 1914–1919. Camden Auto Painting Co. (1923). Russian Workers Mutual Aid Society social club, 1935–1955.
Yugoslav Workers Club — 619 Ferry Avenue
J. Bassevitch — Dry Goods and Notions — Ladies’ and Gent’s Furnishings — 619 Ferry Ave., Camden. 1919 city directory.
619 Ferry Avenue — J. Bassevitch (1909–1929); Yugoslav Workers Club Federation of Yugoslav Workers Club Inc. No. 78 (1947–1969); Eighth Ward Progressive Republican Club (1970–1972); Tee’s Cafe (1972–1980s). Camden Courier-Post, June 12, 1972.
Isadore Poplowski, 623 Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Isadore Poplowski (Suicide Identified)
Buried on Thursday in New Camden cemetery, the body of Isadore Poplowski, a suicide, was exhumed yesterday and identified by Clayton Stormfeltz, of 1243 Van Hook street, as the man who stabbed him in the abdomen last Friday night. Polpawski was 35 years old and lived at 1825 Salem street. His body was found hanging to the limb of a tree at Oaklyn on Tuesday night, and it is the belief of Detective Charles Whaland that he ended his life on the night of the stabbing in fear that he had killed his victim. When the body was found it was in a badly decomposed state, and had been hanging to the tree for several days.
Stormfeltz was stabbed while conversing with friends in a store at 623 Ferry avenue. Not until after the body of Poplawski was buried were the police advised that the suicide was the man for whom they were looking.
Stormfeltz is a foreman at a factory where Poplawski was formerly employed. Police say there was no provocation for the stabbing. Poplowski drawing the knife and lunging at Stormfeltz as he passed from the store. The injury inflicted was slight.
Michael Koukolski, 624 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier —
Concrete Block Falls Off Truck and Hits Man
A pedestrian suffered a possible broken leg this morning when he was hit by a concrete block that fell from a truck.
The victim is Michael Koukolski, 45 years old, 624 Ferry avenue. He was crossing Ferry avenue in front of his home as a large truck, loaded down with concrete blocks, passed. According to police reports, the truck struck a rut in the pavement, and one of the heavy blocks was jolted off, striking Koukolski’s left leg. The man was taken to Cooper Hospital, where physicians said his leg may be fractured. Camden Courier, May 23, 1925.
625 Ferry Avenue — Kolman Goldstein & Family (1911–1913); Andrew Miller & Family, saloon (1914–1916); William Plevinsky Saloon (1917–1924); Harry Stridick & Family (1924–1947). Philadelphia Inquirer, May 23, 1915.
Enrico Tiziani, 629 Ferry Avenue
629 Ferry Avenue — Enrico & Helen Tiziani (1953); Payton’s Place, Samuel Berelman, Raymond Payton & Joan Payton (1961–1972). Tiziani death certificate. Payton’s Place 1967 advertisement.
Annie Gotschalk, 642 Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Mrs. Annie Gotschalk, 32 years old, of 642 Ferry avenue, fractured her collar bone in a fall downstairs last night. She was taken to the Cooper Hospital. Philadelphia Inquirer, November 24, 1908.
Marriage Licenses — Margaret J. Land, 644 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
Marriage Licenses
Marriage Licenses — CAMDEN
Charles Williams, 23, of 2415 N. 30th st., Philadelphia, and Margaret J. Land, 18, of 644 Ferry ave.
William G. Bell, 27, of 1522 N. 15th st., Philadelphia, and Laura Mae Sheppard, 25, of 1125 Marion st.
Lawrence L. Lines, 26, of 3240 N. Gransbock st., and Evelyn D. Rodgers, 21, of 1333 E. Carey st., both of Philadelphia.
David D. Thompson, 23, of 1253 N. 15th st., and Lillian Connor, 32, of 1321 W. Thompson st., both of Philadelphia.
Raymond E. Sullivan, 49, of 206 S. 35th st., and Fay Brown, 44, of 505 S. 44th st., Philadelphia.
Alex Prokopic Family — 645 Ferry Avenue
Alex & Anna Bermes Prokopic, 645 Ferry Avenue, 1914–1960s. Olga Prokopic, Stephania Prokopic, Michael Prokopic, Helen Prokopic.
Christopher Young, 652 Ferry Avenue
Camden Daily-Telegram —
Christopher Young, 682 Ferry Avenue. Camden Daily-Telegram, February 26, 1895.
Martha Moore, 654 Ferry Avenue
Camden Daily Courier — January–
Hold-Up Victim Is Growing Weaker
Oliver Moore, who was brutally assaulted and robbed by negroes on Christmas night, is still in a serious condition. In fact, his condition is said to now be more alarming than at any time since the assault, his brother Thomas stating to-day that Oliver has grown weaker and that an abscess has formed in the under jaw.
The Grand Jury to-day heard evidence against William Green, Ernest Bruden, Daniel Sands and Raymond Byers, who are charged with assaulting Moore.
The assaulted victim is not a resident of this city. He lives at Annapolis, Md., and came here to visit his parents, at whose home, 654 Ferry avenue, he is now confined to bed. Camden Daily Courier, January 1905 and Camden Post-Telegram, January 4, 1905.
Frank Marvin Barber Shop — 661 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
Janitor Is Stricken in Downtown Club
Stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage early yesterday at a South Camden club, where he was janitor, John McCue, 78, is in West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital in a critical condition.
The aged man was discovered by Frank Marvin, who conducts a barber shop adjacent to the club at 661 Ferry avenue. He entered the place when McCue failed to put in an appearance today as was his usual custom.
Marvin called the Second district police, who took the man to the hospital. Camden Courier-Post, June 2, 1932.
Knast Cafe — 671–673 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
NOTICE OF APPLICATION — Take notice that Felix C. Knast, trading as Knast’s Cafe, has applied to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden for a Plenary Retail Consumption License for premises situated at 671–673 Ferry Ave., Camden, N. J. Objections, if any, should be made immediately in writing to Clay W. Reesman, City Clerk of Camden. (Signed) FELIX KNAST, 671–673 Ferry Avenue, Camden, N. J. Camden Courier-Post, May 24, 1946.
Knast Cafe, 671–673 Ferry Avenue, 1930s–1950s. Felix C. Knast, proprietor. Formerly Daniel Kelly’s Saloon (1881–1910) and John Asbert Saloon (1919–1921).
William J. Kelly Plumbing & Heating — 675 Ferry Avenue
William J. Kelly Plumbing & Heating, 675 Ferry Avenue, 1913–1924. Photograph, 1913.
Nicholas Haday & Stephen Haday Grocery — 675 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
Portrait of Nicholas Haday, son of Stephen Haday, proprietor of the grocery at 675 Ferry Avenue, 1920s–1967. Camden Courier-Post, August 3, 1943.
Thornton Lightcap, 680 Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Trolley Wrecks a Dog Cart.
While driving across the tracks of the Camden Electric Railroad, near Collingswood, on Thursday night, John Atkinson, of 2015 Miller street, and Thornton Leightcap, of 680 Ferry avenue, Camden, were struck by a trolley car. Their dog cart was completely demolished, but the occupants escaped with slight injuries. Philadelphia Inquirer, June 29, 1895.
2 Get 30-Day Terms for Stealing Coal
Camden Courier-Post —
William Antinuk, 13, of 682 Ferry avenue, is being held pending investigation of the theft of six coils of copper wire from a freight car on the Pennsylvania—Reading Seashore lines, near Van Hook street. George Smith, a railroad detective, said he captured the boy as two companions fled from the car. Smith said the boy related that the loot was sold to a South Camden man whom the police are seeking.
John Hadyniak Family — 685 Ferry Avenue
John & Annie Hadyniak, tailor, 685 Ferry Avenue, 1924–1971. Olga Hadyniak, John Hadyniak, Catherine Hadyniak.
John H. Hart, 692 Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia Inquirer —
HART. — On the morning of April 20, 1895, Mary Ann, wife of John H. Hart, aged 58 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services, on Wednesday afternoon, May 1, at 1 o’clock, at her husband’s residence, No. 692 Ferry avenue, Camden, N. J. Interment at Old Camden Cemetery. Philadelphia Inquirer, April 1885.
Lewis A. Buzine — 647 Ferry Avenue
Lewis A. Buzine, 647 Ferry Avenue (1890) and 727 Ferry Avenue (1888).
Intersection of Webster Street & Ferry Avenue
Looking east on Webster Street from Ferry Avenue, June 30, 2011.
700 Block of Ferry Avenue — 1931
Ferry Avenue looking west toward 8th Street, 1931.
A state police message was sent Sunday in a search for Irvin Gibbs, 7, of 731 Ferry ave., reported missing since 10:30 a.m. Saturday when he left his home on an errand for his mother, Willa.
His disappearance was reported to Camden police 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
The boy is a pupil at Sumner School. His father, Edward, is a Campbell Soup Co. employe.
He has two sisters, Dorothy Ann, 8, and Vanessa, 15 months.
When last seen the boy was wearing a brown leather jacket, blue dungarees with red plaid trimming, a red shirt and black cowboy boots. He had no hat and was described as having a bald spot. Camden Courier-Post, January 3, 1955.
Anderson Tavern — 751–852 Ferry Avenue
Anderson Tavern, Ferry Avenue. Established at 751 Ferry Avenue (1933–1970s) before relocating to 852 Ferry Avenue (1952–1973). Known later as Vic’s Cafe.
F. Joseph Rouh & Family — 753 Ferry Avenue
Portrait of F. Joseph Rouh, published in the Camden Post-Telegram, September 13, 1916. Rouh operated a saloon at 751 Ferry Avenue (1890–1906) and later lived at 753 Ferry Avenue (1914–1916).
Charles E.A. Schmid, 755 Ferry Avenue
Camden Daily Courier — February–
Mrs. Josephine M. Schmidt, of 755 Ferry avenue, daughter of Squire F. J. Rouh, wishes to return her thanks to the many friends who remembered her so substantially during her recent bereavement, caused by the death of her husband, Charles E. A. Schmidt. She wishes especially to thank the members of the Crescent Yacht Club for their beautiful floral tributes. Camden Daily Courier, February 18, 1905 and March 29, 1905.
Edward Tyler & Isaac Jackson, 761 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
Man Stabbed in Row, Condition Critical
Edward Tyler, 37, of 761 Ferry ave., was in critical condition today in West Jersey Hospital, after he was stabbed Sunday with a table knife.
Police said Isaac Jackson, 59, same address, inflicted the wound Sunday night during a quarrel over ownership of some copper piping.
Detectives William O’Brien and John Houston said the quarrel led from the kitchen of the home to the backyard where Tyler is alleged to have wrenched a bough from a tree and felled Jackson. The latter, detectives charge, pulled the knife and stabbed as Tyler started another swing with the branch. The weapon was not found. Camden Courier-Post, June 23, 1952.
Mrs. Carrie Clark, 767 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
Mrs. Carrie Clark
Mrs. Carrie Clark, 60, of 767 Ferry ave., died Monday in Cooper Hospital. She was born in Coatesville, Pa., and had lived in Camden 45 years.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Moore and Mrs. Eva Hunter, of Camden, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a. m. in the Tenth Street Baptist Church, where friends may call Friday night. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park, Delair. Camden Courier-Post, January 16, 1956.
Ferry Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church — 770 Ferry Avenue
Ferry Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, 770 Ferry Avenue, established 1888. Photograph taken July 14, 2006.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m. Wednesday for Mrs. Louisa Barnes, 823 Ferry avenue, who died yesterday. Services will also take place at 2 p. m. in Ferry Avenue M. E. Church and burial will be in Mt. Peace Cemetery. Mrs. Barnes was the widow of Allen Barnes. Camden Courier-Post, December 6, 1930.
E.J. Clarke, 827 Ferry Avenue
Camden Post-Telegram —
Box of Ashes Forces Firemen to Make Run
A box of hot ashes in the rear of the real estate office of E. J. Clarke, 827 Ferry avenue, caused an alarm of fire late yesterday afternoon.
The ashes were taken from a stove and placed in a corner. In a short time, the box was in flames. Firemen were called and extinguished the blaze before much damage was done. Camden Post-Telegram, February 9, 1926.
Brass Cafe — 1067 Ferry Avenue
Brass Cafe (also known as Brass Tavern), 1067 Ferry Avenue, 1921–1977. Fabian Brass & Family. Formerly Jacob Heiseger tavern (1918–1921). February 2003 photograph.
Anderson Tavern — 852 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier-Post — 1952 & 1972
NOTICE OF APPLICATION — Take notice that application has been made to the Municipal Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control of Camden, N. J., to transfer to Victor G. Anderson, trading as Vic’s Cafe, for premises situated at 751 Ferry Ave., Camden, N. J. the Plenary Retail Consumption License Number C-15, heretofore issued to Victor G. Anderson, trading as Vic’s Cafe, for premises situated at 852 Ferry Ave., Camden, N. J. Objection, if any, should be made immediately in writing to Mary K. MacClennan, Deputy City Clerk of Camden, N. J. (Signed) VICTOR G. ANDERSON, 751 Ferry Ave., Camden, N. J. Camden Courier-Post, July 17, 1952.
Anderson Tavern (aka Vic’s Cafe), 852 Ferry Avenue, 1952–1973. Camden Courier-Post, February 17, 1972. Later became Carl & Eddie’s Tavern (1973–1977).
Florence Clinton, 878 Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia Inquirer —
When Florence Clinton, aged 16 years, of 878 Ferry avenue, awoke yesterday she found a man with a wooden leg asleep on the floor and snoring loudly. She screamed for help and her father and brother came to her aid and turned the man over to a policeman. When arraigned before Recorder Stackhouse he said he was John Lavin. He claimed that he drank too much and that a friend took him into the house. Recorder Stackhouse committed him to the county jail in default of $500 bail on a charge of breaking and entering with intent to steal. Philadelphia Inquirer, May 20, 1906.
Isaac Krichev Grocery — 884 Ferry Avenue
Camden Courier-Post —
Woman casting a vote in the Official Ballot Box for the Courier Post Popularity Election, 884 Ferry Avenue, Camden Courier-Post, 1932. Isaac Krichev & Family grocery, 884 Ferry Avenue, 1921–1940. Isaac & Anna Krichev; Louis Krichev; Max Krichev. Later: Norman’s Grocery (Norman Lambersky, 1947).
Biron Bottling Company, 902 Ferry Avenue, early 1900s. Later: Ferry Avenue Liquor Store (1947) and Liquor Bank (1980s–2004).
Joseph Leonard, 921 Ferry Avenue
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden News Notes
Judge Joline yesterday allowed the final accounting of the estate of the late Rev. Dr. J. B. Graw.
The F. S. McPherson Company, to manufacture drugs, filed articles of incorporation at the County Clerk’s office. The corporators are Frank S. McPherson, Sigmund Scocnagle and H. F. Stockwell, all Camden people.
Joseph Leonard was arrested last night by Policeman Tooley on a charge of writing policy. Leonard lives at Ninth and Ferry avenue, Camden, where Police Captain Stanley captured a policy outfit some days ago.
The Waterford Township Committee yesterday deposited with County Clerk Patterson $5, which had been awarded to Mrs. Emma Menard for damages. She refused to take the sum. Philadelphia Inquirer, January 31, 1903.
900–983 Ferry Avenue — Photographs, 2011
960 Ferry Avenue — J. Maxwell Griffin (mid-1940s–1960s). Photograph taken June 11, 2011.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Trusty, 66, will be held today in the Ferry Avenue Methodist Church. The Rev. D. S. Quillen, of Philadelphia, a former pastor of the church, and the Rev. J. A. Fassett, will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Peace cemetery, Lawnside. Mrs. Trusty, who lived at 1003 Ferry avenue for 35 years, died Friday in the Cooper hospital. She was a native of Cambridge, Md. Surviving are her husband, Alfred, and several nephews and nieces, including Joel White, a Camden policeman. Camden Courier-Post, September 26, 1951.
1001–1005 Ferry Avenue — 1973 Photograph
1001–1003–1005 Ferry Avenue, June 19, 1973. Photograph courtesy of Bob Bartosz.
Progressive Democrat Club of the Eighth Ward — 1009 Ferry Avenue
Progressive Democrat Club of the Eighth Ward, 1009 Ferry Avenue, 1947. Photographs taken October 2003.
2000 Ferry Avenue as seen from the platform of the Ferry Avenue PATCO High Speed Line Station. Mulford Street intersection at Ferry Avenue, July 20, 2011.
