Introduction
Phil Cohen
Jefferson Street, which officially, as far as city and county land, tax, and title records go is Jefferson Avenue, runs from the Delaware River east to South 10th Street, one block north of Chelton Avenue. At one time Jefferson Street carried straight through, however, the construction of I-676 interrupted Jefferson Street and wiped out all structures east of the railroad tracks to Master Street.
Croker Death Notice
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CROKER.—July 7, 1908. MARY R. CROKER, wife of James P. Croker and daughter of Mary Ann and the late Patrick Whalen, in her 39th year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral, on Friday morning, July 10, at 8 o’clock, from her husband’s residence, Broadway and Jefferson ave., Camden, N. J. High mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart, at 9 A. M. Interment at St Mary’s Cemetery, Gloucester, N. J.
Street Ends Sought for City
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Further action was taken yesterday by City Solicitor Bleakly toward acquiring street ends, now occupied by corporations or individuals. He recently won for the city in connection with the Jefferson street wharf against an electric company. In the suits begun yesterday in the Supreme Court the ends of Jackson, Vanhook, Jasper, Emerald, Viola and Winslow are sought. This is all in the same locality as Jefferson street and takes in the river front south of Line Ditch.
Unit, 100 & 200 Blocks of Jefferson Street
1906 Sanborn map, foot of Jefferson Street.
Unit, 100 & 200 Blocks of Jefferson Street
South Side
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900 | Miller Rittenhouse Company (licorice) |
| 1906–2016 | McAndrews & Forbes Company (aka MAFCO Worldwide Corporation, licorice) |
North Side
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906–1955 | Armstrong Cork Company (aka Nonpareil Cork Works) |
Unit & 100 Blocks, North Side
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 2000s | Phoenix Park |
267 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1997–2000s | Incineration Recycling Services, Inc. |
Intersection of South 4th Street & Jefferson Street
Southeast corner of South 4th Street and Jefferson Street — General Gas Mantle Company, 1926 through demolition.
Put a Superay Gas Heater in that Cold Room,
For Demonstration See Our Exhibit at Booth F-7
at the South Jersey Exposition
[photograph of the works; sign on the building: GENERAL GAS MANTLE CO.]
General Gas Mantle Co.
Jefferson Near Fourth
CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY
400 Block of Jefferson Street
400 Block of Jefferson Street, north side — Howland Croft & Son Co. textile mill, 1885–2011.
400 Block of Jefferson Street
400 Block, North Side
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1885–2011 | Howland Croft & Son Co. (textile mill) |
| 1946 | Rogol Manufacturing Company (clothing) — 400–404 Jefferson Street |
Belleview Inn
Belleview Inn, 400 Block of Jefferson Street, south side east of Broadway. February 7, 2004.
Intersection of Arlington Street & Jefferson Street
Arlington Street at Jefferson Street. Looking south onto Arlington Street, circa 2003.
A Chimney 235 Feet High
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A chimney, 235 feet high, is being erected by the Howland Croft & Sons Company, at Broadway and Jefferson avenue. It will be the highest stack in Camden.
Intersection of Broadway & Jefferson Street
Northeast corner — American Legion Memorial Post 274.
Looking east from Broadway — June 27, 2011.
Northwest corner. June 27, 2011.
Looking west from Broadway — June 27, 2011.
Southwest corner — Belleview Inn. February 11, 2003.
Looking southeast. June 27, 2011.
Intersection of Hedley Street & Jefferson Street
Hedley Street at Jefferson Street.
Jefferson Street from Broadway to Railroad Avenue
1906 — south side of Jefferson Street from Broadway to Railroad Avenue.
500 Block of Jefferson Street
512 to 524 Jefferson Street. June 27, 2011.
512 Jefferson Street — Sergeant Howard W. Cassady.
500 Block of Jefferson Street
512 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| WWI | Sgt. Howard W. Cassady |
| 1947 | (no info) |
514 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | (no info) |
516 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | (no info) |
518 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | (no info) |
520 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1933 | Edward Saunders |
| 1947 | (no info) |
522–524 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1918–1924 | John B. Bouillion |
| 1926 | William Mullin |
| 1928–1931 | Thomas E. Oxley |
| 1935–1936 | Mrs. Carolina Bouillion |
| 1936–1956 | Blanche Cafe (Blanche Cook Peacock, proprietor) |
| 1959–2003 | An-Be Tavern |
| 2003–2004 | El Bohio Bar & Grill (David Gonzalez, proprietor) |
Edward Saunders Struck by Lightning
Camden Courier-Post —
Edward Saunders, 28, of 520 Jefferson Street, station-master at the Newton Avenue barns of Public Service, was struck by lightning as he sat at a telephone switchboard. He was treated at Cooper Hospital.
Blanche Cafe
Blanche Cafe, 522–524 Jefferson Street — Blanche Cook Peacock, proprietor, October 1936–1956.
An-Be Tavern
An-Be Tavern, 522–524 Jefferson Street, 1959–2003.
El Bohio Bar & Grill
El Bohio Bar & Grill, 522–524 Jefferson Street — David Gonzalez, proprietor, August 2003–2004.
Thomas E. Oxley
Camden Courier-Post —
OXLEY
Suddenly on Jan. 23, 1972. Thomas E., beloved husband of Lucy Oxley (nee Molineaux) of Prescott Rd., Strathmere, N.J. Age 65 years. Formerly of Dudley St., Camden, N.J. He is survived by 2 daughters Mrs. Lucilla Gallagher of Camden and Mrs. Phyllis Davis of Camden. 1 brother Wilford J. of Oaklyn, N.J., 4 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends, also members of Haddonfield Lodge #130 F&AM, Excelsior Consistory, W. Collingswood, are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, 1 p.m., at Foster’s Funeral Home, Haddon and Lees Avenues, Collingswood. Interment Wenonah Cemetery, Wenonah, N.J. Friends may call Tuesday evening after 7. Masonic services Tuesday evening 7:30.
Intersection of Fillmore Street & Jefferson Street
Southeast corner of Fillmore Street and Jefferson Street. August 26, 2003.
Looking south onto Fillmore Street from Jefferson Street. June 11, 2011.
Jefferson Street from Broadway to Railroad Avenue, 1906 and 2012
Jefferson Street from Broadway to Railroad Avenue, 1906 and 2012.
Intersection of Railroad Avenue & Jefferson Street
1906 Sanborn map — Railroad Avenue and Jefferson Street.
Southeast corner: 1882–1946 — J.C. Dunn & Company (linoleum). 1946 — South Jersey Mack Sales Company; Sullivan Rug Cleaning Company.
Intersection of Master Street & Jefferson Street
1906 Sanborn map — Master Street and Jefferson Street. Northeast corner: R.H. Comey & Company — Dyers and Bleachers of Straw and Chip Braids, 1906.
Northeast corner — William J. Strandwitz & Company (sheet metal), 1946.
1956 New Jersey Bell Telephone Yellow Pages advertisements — Langer Transport Corporation (1955) and Terminal Warehouse of New Jersey Inc. (1955), Jefferson and Master Streets.
LANGER TRANSPORT CORP
A Single Truck or a Fleet of Trucks For Lease. From 1 to 25 Tons
INCLUDING TANK TRUCKS
COMPLETE UPKEEP & MAINTENANCE FURNISHED
Jefferson Av & Master Camden
EMerson 5-3900
GENERAL STORAGE
Excellent Trucking & Distribution Facilities
Storage in Transit Privileges Accessible To All Railroads
Terminal Warehouse
Of New Jersey Inc.
Warehouses in CAMDEN, N. J. and JERSEY CITY, N. J.
EMerson 5-3900
Corner Jefferson Av & Master Camden
600 Block of Jefferson Street
685 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1901–1924 | Silas Letchford & Family (real estate) |
| 1901–1924 | Silas & Sarah Letchford |
| 1946 | (no info) |
687 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1910–1960s | Mathias Quinton & Family |
| 1910–1960s | Mathias & Caroline 'Lena' Quinton |
| 1910–1960s | Henry Quinton |
| 1910–1960s | Louis Quinton |
| 1910–1960s | Mattie Quinton |
| 1910–1960s | Carl Quinton |
| 1910–1960s | Lena Quinton |
| 1910–1960s | Paul Quinton |
| 1910–1960s | Margaret Quinton |
700 Block of Jefferson Street
700 Block, South Side
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| ongoing | Staley Park |
710 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | No Building |
| 1947 | (no info) |
712 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | No Building |
| 1947 | (no info) |
714 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | No Building |
| 1947 | (no info) |
716 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | No Building |
| 1947 | (no info) |
718 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | (no info) |
720 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | No Building |
| 1947 | (no info) |
Accused of Shooting at Policeman
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Accused of Shooting at Policeman — Declared to have frightened children by firing a revolver at them, Charles Kabanski, thirty-nine years old, of 885 Jefferson street, not only put up a terrific fight with Policeman Johnson when an attempt was made to arrest him, but also discharged the weapon at him. A large crowd followed and Kabanski was overpowered. He said he had carried the gun for self-protection. Recorder Stackhouse gave him three months in jail.
800 Block of Jefferson Street
850 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1961 | (no info) |
884 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1899–1912 | James Vaughn, policeman |
885 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1916 | Charles Kabanski |
| 1947 | (no info) |
886 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1962 | (no info) |
887 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1962 | (no info) |
888 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1950s–1970s | Ebony Beauty Shop (Willa Mae Brown, proprietor) |
889 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1962 | (no info) |
890 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1962 | (no info) |
891 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1962 | (no info) |
892 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1939 | (no info) |
893 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1962 | (no info) |
894 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1962 | (no info) |
Lambert Held for Robbery
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Must Answer Two Charges—New Clue in the Kairer Case.
Theodore Lambert, the negro first arrested on suspicion of being the murderer of Baker William G. Kairer, and later identified as being connected with two other robberies, was given a hearing before Police Justice Paul, in Camden, yesterday. He was committed in default of $1000 bail on the charge of breaking into Mrs. Mary Manlove’s residence, 2000 Broadway, on the night of August 9 last. Mrs. Manlove has recognized him as the man who raised her window and frightened her into a swoon.
Lambert will also have to answer the charge of breaking into Mrs. Francis Hutt’s residence, 908 Jefferson avenue, and stealing a watch. The police still hope to connect him with the Kairer murder.
They have made no additional arrests in connection with the latter case, but are said to be working on a new clue.
CAMDEN AT A GLANCE
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN AT A GLANCE — Peter Balloon aged 36 years, of 915 Jefferson street, suffered a compound fracture of the arm when a pneumatic hand drill “kicked” while he was working at the New York Shipbuilding plant. He was taken to Cooper Hospital.
Getting on the rear of her uncle’s automobile 8-year-old Elizabeth Gueton, of Runnemede, had one of her fingers torn off when a ring became fastened on a small screw of a wheel. She was admitted to the children’s ward at the Homeopathic Hospital.
The will of Michael Quinn, for years a flagman at the Essex street crossing Gloucester, was probated by Surrogate Reeves yesterday. The flagman left an estate of $4500.
916, 918 & 920 Jefferson Street, 2011
916, 918 & 920 Jefferson Street. June 11, 2011.
Coal Wagon Runs Over Child
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Howard Johnson, driver of a coal wagon that ran over 3-year-old Hugh Birchall, was held by Mayor Westcott yesterday to await the result of the child’s injuries.
Martha Bostic
Camden Courier-Post —
Bostic — Martha of 950 Jefferson Ave., Camden. Died Nov. 27, 1971. Age 89 years. Member of Bethel AME Church 46 years. Wife of the late Camden policeman Thomas H. Bostic. Survived by daughter, Mrs. Josephine Davis. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Wednesday, 8 p.m., in the Bethel AME Church, 1841 Phillips St., Camden, where friends may call after 6 p.m. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Pennsauken. Services under the direction of the Carl Miller Funeral Home.
Grim Reaper’s Work
Camden Post-Telegram —
Charles G. Burk, aged 65 years, of 533 Mechanic street. Funeral to-morrow 9.30 a. m.
Annie M. Albertson, wife of George W. Albertson, 145 Boyer’s court. Funeral to-day, 2 p. m.
Mary A. Mowery, 58 years, 360 Jefferson avenue. Funeral to-morrow, 1 p. m.
Joanna Ryan, wife of Thomas Ryan, Tenth and Cherry streets.
Ann Winters, Third and Washington streets. Funeral to-morrow, 7.30 a. m.
Frederic Henderson & Family, 960 Jefferson Street, 1937
960 Jefferson Street — Frederic & Pearl Henderson family. 1937 Camden High School yearbook. Clarence Henderson — Evelyn Henderson.
CLARENCE VINCENT HENDERSON, “Peck” 960 Jefferson Avenue General Course Hatch Junior High School
A most capable trackman and a plugging football man . . . known as a willing helper and a good-natured student . . . possessing many friends . . . combined modesty and confidence.
Football (2), Varsity (3); Track (1), Varsity (4); Field Day (3); Football Club (3, 4); Checker Club (1); Hall Guard (2).
EVELYN MAE HENDERSON, “Evie” 960 Jefferson Avenue General Course Hatch Junior High School
Very quiet . . . nice, very friendly disposition . . . slow honeyed voice . . . sincere . . . smiling.
Knitting Club (3), Reading Club (4).
South Camden Siftings
Camden Daily Telegram —
The Camden Horse Railroad Company has taken the summer cars from off the Broadway line and this morning began running on ten minute time.
R. H. Comey this morning took out a permit for the construction of a frame building one story high, 37x50 feet, as an addition to the dye works on Jefferson street.
On a charge of congregating about the corner at Eighth street and Kaighn avenue, William Cook and Charles Martin were given five days by Mayor eWatcott [sic] this morning.
A large white streamer bound around the edge with blue, and across the centre of which appears in red letters: “J. B. V. S. & Co.,” now floats from the northwest corner of J. B. Van Sciver & Co.’s new annex.
Life was made miserable for the deck hands on the ferryboat Suffolk County during the storm on Saturday by the passengers demanding umbrellas to keep the rain off of them as it came pouring through the cabin roofs.
Many Persons Hurt While Celebrating
Philadelphia Inquirer —
A heavy downpour of rain stopped all of the morning exercises at the Pyne Point Park Fourth of July celebration, Camden, except the sunrise salute and the base ball game. In the afternoon a number of sporting events were decided.
Nearly all the political and social clubs of the city kept open house. In the evening the Eighth Ward Republican and Democratic Clubs gave an exhibition of fireworks at the foot of Jefferson avenue. There were a large number of private displays.
In the East Side a main feature of the day was a big demonstration by war veterans of Philadelphia and other places. About noon Captain Phil R. Schuyler Post, No. 51, of Philadelphia, in command of Captain William H. Buck, arrived by way of the North Cramer Hill ferry, accompanied by a band and Cushing’s Battery; Captain Schuyler Camp, No. 2, Sons of Veterans, in command of Captain Theodore Dast; Camp Guard, S. of V., in command of Lieutenant Maxwell; Camp Battery, S. of V., in command of Lieutenant Lilly, and Troop A and a company of Spanish War veterans. The Philadelphians were met by General John A. Logan Post, No. 102, of the East Side, and after parading the principal streets proceeded to Twenty-seventh and Pleasant streets, where several salutes were fired. Addresses were made by Comrade Scheibner, of Camden, and Comrade Van Vogan, of Philadelphia. The leading pyrotechnic display last night was at the fire house, Twenty-seventh and Federal streets, where the people, half of the East Side, enjoyed the fireworks for some time under the direction of the firemen in charge of Captain Amadee Middleton. The Germania Maennerchor had a balloon ascension at Pavonia and a display of fireworks.
Blank cartridges and toy cannon caused the following accidents, which were treated at Cooper Hospital: Earl Carlisle, aged 15 years, 338 North Ninth street, hole in thigh and finger blown off; Angus McDougall, aged 34 years, 813 Princeton avenue, finger lacerated; John Richardson, 11 years, 560 Mickle street, fingers burned; William Opperman, 16 years, 1130 Market street, left hand torn; Christopher Gurney, 28 years, 726 Cherry street, right hand torn; Edward Ryan, 15 years, 701 Spruce street, left hand shattered; Daniel McLaughlin, 9 years, 1190 Mt. Vernon street, cartridge shot of left leg; Max Pinto, aged 17 years, 837 South Ninth street, right hand badly lacerated; Henry Duncannon, 13 years, 1153 Baring street, left hand torn.
At Homeopathic Hospital the following were treated: Alex. Roberts, 7 years, 310 Cleveland Terrace, right hand torn; James Mutton, 38 years, 1820 South Seventh street, left hand badly burned; George Myers, 23 years, 212 Mickle street, right hand torn.
Alice Dessler, 3 years, 249 Chestnut street, run over by an ice wagon; Henry Ledger, 40 years, 519 Kaighn avenue, left hand torn by cartridge; Ellen Sharp, 12 years, 207 Chestnut street, elbow dislocated by fall, and Henry Haines, 10 years, 407 Liberty street, left hand torn by cartridge, were taken to their respective homes.
Because of the seeming prevalence of tetanus in Camden extraordinary precautions were observed by surgeons in dressing gunshot wounds.
Howland Croft, Sons & Co.
Camden Courier-Post —
LINDEN WORSTED MILLS - - - ESTABLISHED 1880
Manufacturers of Fine Worsted Yarns In the Grey and in All Colors
Samuel G. Croft
Harold S. Bottomley
Gordon F. Bottomley
Howland W. Bottomley
Lewis S. Porter
OFFICES AND MILLS Broadway and Jefferson Avenue, Camden, New Jersey
900 Block of Jefferson Street
908 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1893 | Mrs. Frances Hutt |
| 1947 | (no info) |
913 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | (no info) |
914 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | (no info) |
915 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1915 | Peter Bolione |
| 1947 | (no info) |
| 1967 | Junious LeVere |
916 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | (no info) |
918 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | (no info) |
| 1924–1947 | Nathan Thornton & Family |
| 2011 | Vacant |
920 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | (no info) |
| 1947 | (no info) |
| 2011 | Vacant |
926 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1899 | Edward Oswald & Family |
| 1899 | Edward & May Oswald |
| 1899 | Gussie Oswald |
| 1899 | Edna Oswald |
934 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1894 | Howard Johnson |
950 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1887–1893 | William H. Hubert |
| 1906 | (no info) |
| 1947 | (no info) |
| 1971 | Thomas Bostic & Family |
956 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | (no info) |
| 1947 | (no info) |
| 1967 | Clarence Valentine |
958 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | (no info) |
| 1947 | (no info) |
960 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1900–1902 | Mrs. Mary Mowery & Family |
| 1899 | John Williams |
| 1906 | (no info) |
| 1937 | Frederic Henderson & Family |
| 1947 | (no info) |
962 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | (no info) |
| 1947 | (no info) |
964 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1906 | (no info) |
| 1947 | (no info) |
1000 Block of Jefferson Street
1015 Jefferson Street
| Year ↕ | Name ↕ |
|---|---|
| 1947 | Vacant |