Introduction
Norris Street runs south from 1272 Mechanic Street to Sayrs Avenue, lying between Louis Street and Haddon Avenue.
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—Phil Cohen
Intersection of Mechanic Street & Norris Street
1920
Wesley Clark standing in front of 1405 Norris Street. Mechanic Street and the corner store at 1401 Norris Street are in the background.
Intersection of Norris Street & Mechanic Street as seen looking north from Atlantic Avenue, March 19, 2012.
1400 Block of Norris Street
1405 Norris Street
1918
Little Gladys Schuler and admirer in front of 1405 Norris Street, 1918. Note the curved iron rails on the porch. These rails extended down the block.
1405 Norris Street
Anthony Romano & Family — 1947–1954
The Romano family resided at 1405 Norris Street from 1947 to 1954. The photo was taken in 1952 of little Mary Ann on a pony.
My Uncle Bert Romano owned the Haddon Esso Gas Station on Haddon Avenue for many, many years. My Dad, Anthony, was a mechanic at the station.
—Mary Romano, May 2009
Halloween 1951 — Mary Ann Romano Olt, March 22, 2014
1405 Norris Street
Frank C. Adams Jr. & Family — 1954–1960
Young Frank Adams, 1956.
1449 Norris Street
Photographs —
1449 Norris Street, photographs taken March 19, 2012.
Leonard Mislich
Camden Courier-Post —
The funeral of Leonard Mislich, 49, shipyard worker who died Monday from injuries suffered when struck by an automobile, will be held at his home, 1415 Norris Street, tomorrow at 8 a. m. High requiem mass will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church at 9.15 a. m. Mr. Mislich, who was employed by the New York Shipbuilding Corp., is survived by his widow, Amelia, and four children, Mrs. Mary Hughes, Mrs. Josephine Sherlock, Charles Mislich and Harold I. Mislich, all of Camden.
Jury Frees Motorist in Camden Auto Death
Camden Courier-Post —
JURY FREES MOTORIST IN CAMDEN AUTO DEATH
The case of a Camden motorist, whose automobile was involved in the death of an employe of the New York Shipbuilding Company three weeks ago, was “no billed” Saturday by the Camden County Grand Jury.
It was the case of Ralph Bantivoglio, of 1538 South Tenth street. Bantivoglio was held for grand jury action by Police Judge Mariano charged with being the driver of an automobile that struck and fatally injured Leonard Mislich, 49, of 1415 Norris street, on Broadway near the shipyard.
The grand jury also exonerated the following: Charles R. McKissick, false pretense; Charles Wells, assault and battery and threat to kill; George S. Bennett, carrying concealed deadly weapons, and Robert McGough, assault and battery.
Held as Robber
Camden Courier-Post —
Held as Robber
JOSEPH PUTEK
Joseph Putek, 26, of 1449 Norris street, was arrested in front of his home last night and held on charges of robbery and “on suspicion.” Philadelphia, state and Camden police took part in the arrest, but refused to say what robbery the prisoner was being held for.
Intersection of Atlantic Avenue & Norris Street
Intersection of Atlantic Avenue & Norris Street as seen looking north from Lansdowne Avenue, March 19, 2012.
Intersection of Lansdowne Avenue & Norris Street
July 14, 2010 — The intersection is flooded during a thunderstorm.
Photo by Dave Hernandez
Norris Street as seen looking north from Lansdowne Avenue, March 19, 2012.
Intersection of Everett Street & Norris Street
Stanley's Grocery — 1501 Norris Street
Stanley Rykaczewski, 1501 Norris Street.
My family has a history in Camden as my grandparents had a grocery store at 1501 Norris Street, my parents had a home on Dayton Street, as well as all my older siblings (5) grew up there. The photo is of my grandfather: Stanley Rykaczewski behind the counter (his wife Martha is not shown). Sometimes people called him “Mr. Reagan” per my mother. Three of his five children are shown in the photo: Florence, Vicky and Stanley (Joseph and Martha are not in the photo).
—Joani Gibbs, June 2010
1500 Block of Norris Street
1521 Norris Street
Charles Whaland
1916 William Oswill — Philadelphia Inquirer, January 6, 1916. Charles Whaland.
Man Given 30 Days in Stolen Goods Case
Camden Courier-Post —
Judge Samuel M. Shay yesterday sentenced Spencer Murray, 52, colored, of 1181 Sycamore Street, to 80 days in the county jail after finding him guilty of receiving stolen goods. Murray is alleged to have sold $2000 worth of copper template stolen April 1 from the Camden Pottery Company, Mt. Vernon and Orchard Streets, to a Philadelphia junk dealer. He received about $3.25 for it, he said, after buying it for $2.95 from Paul K. Obylinski, 16, of 1506 Norris Street, and Edward Wisniewski, 17, of 1359 Jackson Street. The two youths were convicted recently of the theft.
3 Youths Accused of Intended Theft
Camden Courier-Post —
Charged with loitering with intent to steal three Liberty Park youths will be given hearings in police court today. They are John Milena, 20, of 1244 Whitman avenue; John Malik, 15, of 1295 Everett street, and Edward Bukowski, 17, of 1507 Norris street. They were arrested by Detective George Zeitz. Prior to their arrest 900 cigars were stolen from the parked automobile of Edward Spiegel, 1500 Bradley Avenue. Zeitz said the youths were near the car.
Intersection of Morton Street & Norris Street
1299 Morton Street — Northwest corner of Morton & Norris Streets, February 22, 2004.
Formerly Nicholson's Cafe, the Morton Cafe, and Buck's Lounge.
1558 Norris Street
Private Joseph A. Matyasik
Private Joseph A. Matyasik, 1558 Norris Street, U.S. Military, World War II.
1563 Norris Street
Private Frank Owsianka
Private Frank Owsianka, 1563 Norris Street. Joseph J. Owsianka.
Laudadio
Camden Courier-Post —
LAUDADIO
On July 19, 1969, Amadeo (John), beloved husband of Anna (nee Ferranto) of 1554 Norris St., Camden, N.J. Age 62 years. Beloved brother of Thomas, Robert, Charles and Alexander of Philadelphia, and Clara Sherrmessur, Mary Martini and Delores Caffrey, all of Philadelphia. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday, at 8 a.m., Joseph A. & Frank V. Falco Funeral Home, 6600 North Browning Road, Pennsauken, N.J. Requiem high Mass and Communion at 9:30 a.m., in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 4th and Division Sts., Camden. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening after 7.
Camden County Transfers
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden County Transfers
CAMDEN — Norris st. — Eleanora Stolinski et al to Czeslaw Mikolojozak et ux, $1750. 1555 Norris Street; 1914–1915.
Victor S. King; Newton B.T. Roney; Arthur J. Podmore; Kaighns Point Land Association.
Settimi
Camden Courier-Post —
SETTIMI
On June 12, 1967, Luigi of 1564 Norris St., Camden, N.J., age 77 years, beloved husband of Rosa (nee DeStefano), devoted father of Caesar, Harry, Roberto, Vittorio, Mrs. Domenica James, and Mrs. Antonietta Taylor, also survived by 13 grandchildren, four sisters, and two brothers. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday at 8:30 a.m., at the Zembruski Funeral Home, 1643 Mt. Ephraim Ave., Camden, N.J. Requiem high Mass at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 4th and Division Sts., Camden, N.J. Interment at New St. Mary’s Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening.
Ex-Chemical Worker Dead at 51
Camden Courier-Post —
Ex-Chemical Worker Dead at 51
Edward L. Luckiewicz, 51, of 1572 Norris Street, Camden, died Saturday in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
He was employed as a chemical worker with the DuPont Company of Deepwater, and was a World War II Army veteran, a member of Wojckowiak American Legion Post 74, and the Polish National Alliance, Group 323, of Camden.
He was a former star athlete and played football for Camden High in 1933, after which he moved on to semi-professional play with the Zuni Athletic Association.
Surviving are his wife, Stella and three sons, Edward T., Thaddeus J., and Robert J., all of Camden.
Friends may call tomorrow at 8 a.m. at the Ciechanowski Funeral Home, 1309 South Tenth Street. Requiem high mass will be celebrated 9 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Church, Tenth and Mechanic Streets. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing.
Luckiewicz
Camden Courier-Post —
LUCKIEWICZ
On April 20, 1968, Edward L., beloved husband of Stella (nee Jakubowski) of 1572 Norris St., Camden, age 51. Also survived by three sons, Edward T., Thaddeus J. and Robert J.; one sister, Mrs. Anna Goetz. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of Laskowski-Wojtkowiak American Legion Post 74, and P.N.A. Group 323, are invited to attend the funeral Wednesday, 8 a.m., from the Ciechanowski Funeral Home, 1309 S. 10th St., Camden. Requiem high Mass 9 a.m., St. Joseph’s Church, 10th and Mechanic Streets, Camden. Interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening.
1600 Block of Norris Street
Driver of Truck Held After Beer Is Seized
Camden Courier-Post —
Arrested on a federal charge of transporting and possession of beer, John Grost, 39, of 1603 Norris Street, was committed to jail without bail for a hearing before U. S. Commissioner Wynn Armstrong today. The truck driven by Grost was stopped at Collings Road and the Black Horse pike by police, who found three half barrels of beer. In the machine with Grost was Bruno Skalowski, 16, of 1057 Everett Street, who was held as a material witness. When the pair were locked up, Grost told Jailer Harry Stahl that “someone drove alongside of his truck and put the barrels in there.”
Louis Pilarz
Camden Courier-Post —
LOUIS PILARZ
Louis Pilarz, 54, of 1607 Norris st., died Sunday in his home. He was a meat cutter for American Stores Co. and a veteran of War II.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Coward, of Pennsauken; a stepson, Raymond Campanell, of Kentucky; two brothers, John, of Philadelphia, and Chester, of Camden, and five grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10 a. m. Thursday in the Predpelski Funeral Home, 1458 Mt. Ephraim ave., where friends may call Wednesday night. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Beverly.
Camden Man Held as Holdup Suspect
Camden Courier-Post —
Markowski, Implicated in Connecticut Case, Found at Sister’s House
Edward Markowski, 21, of 1240 Whitman avenue, was arrested yesterday when a squad of city detectives visited a house at 1619 Norris street. Markowski is being held incommunicado at police headquarters.
Detectives said that Markowski was arrested on a warrant issued by State Police of Connecticut and that he is wanted in that state for participating in a holdup of a gambling house on Jan. 18 last. LeRoy Jenkins, 27, formerly of Camden, was captured when the holdup victims beat him severely and threw him into the street. Police said that Jenkins implicated Markowski as his pal during the holdup.
Ten days ago State Trooper D. Nelson, of Connecticut, came to Camden with a warrant for Markowski’s arrest. Since that time Camden police have been searching for him. They received a tip that he would be at the home of a sister at the Norris street address and early in the morning visited the house and arrested him. Police said that when Markowski was arrested he vigorously denied his guilt and stated that he would fight extradition to Connecticut.
Intersection of Sheridan Street & Norris Street
Ginger's Cafe — 1627 Norris Street
Ginger’s Cafe, 1627 Norris Street.
1627 Norris Street — Northwest corner of Sheridan & Norris Streets, February 22, 2004.
Stanley J. Wdzieczkowski was operating the bar at 1627 Norris Street as early as June of 1939, when his liquor license was renewed, as reported in the Camden Courier-Post. The bar is listed in the 1940 under the name of John S. Wdzieczkowski, and in the 1943 and 1947 directories under Stanley J. Wdieczkowski. In 1947 the name Ginger’s Tavern was also applied. New Jersey Bell Telephone Directories from 1954 through 1982 show the name as Ginger’s Cafe. Stanley J. Wdzieczkowski was listed as the proprietor as late as 1964. It is unclear as of this writing how long the Wdzieczkowski family was still involved in the bar after that.
In 1985 the bar is listed in the New Jersey Bell Telephone Directory as the Deja Vu Cafe. It remained opened under this name into the early 1990s. Since then it has been opened intermittently under various names and managements.
1700 Block of Norris Street
In Memoriam
Camden Courier-Post —
KANE — In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Wilson Kane, who passed away February 17, 1937,
How we miss you words cannot tell.
As husband and father you’ve done well.
And through Him who doeth all things well,
We will meet again.Sadly missed by Wife and Family.
1766 Norris Street — 1937 Wilson Kane
1773 Norris Street
Mischief Night,
First due Collingswood Engine and Battalion 3’s aide are seen stretching the first line as fire vents out the first floor of a vacant dwelling at 1773 Norris Street on October 30, 1996.
At 8:33 p.m. a call was received for a dwelling fire at 1773 Norris Street in the South Camden section of the city. In this area most of the homes are two story brick rows. Camden City Fire Marshal Herb Leary (FM 1) was the first to arrive, he reported heavy fire coming from a two story dwelling in the middle of a row of ten occupied dwellings. The first arriving Company was Engine Company 108, Collingswood, NJ. They were immediately ordered to use a 2 1/2 inch attack line to make the initial knockdown. And within 5 minutes the heavy fire was completely darkened down as other arriving units came to their assistance. The fire was confined to the one vacant dwelling. Occupied homes on both sides received smoke damage but another job well done.
Joseph Dyro
Camden Courier-Post —
JOSEPH DYRO
Joseph Dyro, of 1783 Norris st., died Tuesday at his home, after a brief illness. A native of Poland, Mr. Dyro resided in Philadelphia, before coming to Camden 29 years ago. He operated a grocery store at the Norris st. address, and was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club.
Surviving are his wife, Sophie; three daughters, Miss Marie Dyro, of San Francisco; Mrs. Josephine Armstrong, of New Orleans, and Mrs. Edith Pohl, of Camden; two grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Josephine Pupkiewicz, of Philadelphia.