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North Street

North Camden

North Street

North Street is a small street in North Camden, that ran from Beach Street to Front Street, between York and Erie Streets, just west of Point Street. It now runs from Delaware Avenue to Front Street.

In 1947 there were thirteen houses on the north side, and one on the south side of the street. Today only three houses stand, numbers 39, 41, and 43 North Street.

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North Street — 1906 Sanborn Map

1906 Sanborn Map of North Street

North Street — 1906 Sanborn Map

39, 41, 43 North Street

39, 41, 43 North Street, June 2004 39, 41, 43 North Street, June 2004

39, 41, 43 North Street — June 2004

2 Get 30-Day Terms for Stealing Coal

Camden Courier-Post

2 Get 30-Day Terms for Stealing Coal — Camden Courier-Post, January 17, 1934

Two men were sentenced to 20 days each in police court yesterday on charges of stealing coal from the Cooper Point yards of the Pennsylvania railroad.

The men who gave their names as Lorenzo Taggart, 43, no home, Frank Mitchell, 27, of 49 North street, were arrested by Detectives Sergeant John Snyder and George Baitzel, of the railroad police department. The men said they were preparing to sell the coal.

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.

River Gives Up Albert Miller

River Gives Up Albert Miller — newspaper article Miller death notice, July 1913

RIVER GIVES UP ALBERT MILLER

Workmen employed at the plant of the Camden Shipbuilding Company in North Camden during the lunch hour at noon to-day discovered the body of a man fast in the pilings at the wharf after the tide had gone out. Coroner Bentley was summoned and after searching the clothing of the man he found a note book containing the name and address of Albert Miller, 51 North street, a small street off Cooper Point. Coroner Bentley ordered the body removed to the morgue to await identification by the family.

Miller was employed with the Vaughn Pile Driving firm of North Camden, and has been missing for three days. His boat was found drifting in the river three days ago. He was an expert boatman and how he came to meet his death by drowning is a mystery. No mark of foul play were found on his body by Coroner Bentley and he gave a certificate of death by drowning.

MILLER—Drowned on July 6th, 1913, Albert W. Miller, husband of Rebecca Miller (nee Smith), aged 67 years. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral services on Wednesday, July 9th, at 2 o’clock, at his late residence, No. 51 North St., Camden. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery.

51 North Street — Robert R. Rowan & Family

Contributed by Richard Rowan

Robert R. Rowan Sr. with co-worker Penny

The attached picture is of my grandfather Robert Richard Rowan Sr., the son of Madeline H. Rittenhouse, with his co-worker and friend Penny at 6th and Mt. Vernon. Robert Rowan was born August 2nd 1913 and died April 21st 1978. He lived at 51 North Street, around the corner from the John Rittenhouse store at 941 Point Street.

Robert R. Rowan Sr. with wife Rose, daughter Rita Rose, and son Ronald Roy

Robert Rowan Sr. with wife Rose, daughter Rita Rose and son Ronald Roy. His other son, Robert Jr., is not in this photo. This might have been taken when he was in the service, serving in Korea.

Ronald Roy Rowan as a baby, in front of 51 North Street, in the backyard, and going into the Marines in 1957

This is my father Ronald Roy Rowan (August 17th, 1940–December 28th, 2004). This is when he was 18 months old. The next he is standing in front of 51 North Street. The next he is standing in the back yard with a pool cue his brother brought back for him from Korea. The last photo is 1957 going into the Marines.

Ronald Roy Rowan standing in front of 51 North Street

This is my father Ronald Roy Rowan (August 17th, 1940–December 28th, 2004). In this photo he is standing in front of 51 North Street.

Ronald Roy Rowan with pool cue in the back yard

This is my father Ronald Roy Rowan (August 17th, 1940–December 28th, 2004). In this picture he is standing in the back yard with a pool cue his brother Robert Jr. brought back for him from Korea.

Ronald Roy Rowan going into the Marines, 1957

This is my father Ronald Roy Rowan (August 17th, 1940–December 28th, 2004). This photo was taken in 1957 as he was going into the Marines.

Robert R. Rowan Sr. with grandson Richard Rowan, summer 1969

Robert R. Rowan Sr. with his grandson, Richard Rowan, summer of 1969.

Richard Rowan, Ronald, and Robert at Christmas 1969

This photo is 1969 Christmas. Pictured are myself, Richard Rowan, age 6, my father Ronald and Grandfather Robert.

51 North Street — September 4, 2009 Fire

51 North Street fire, September 4, 2009 51 North Street fire, September 4, 2009 51 North Street fire, September 4, 2009

51 North Street — September 4, 2009 Fire

56 North Street — Martin Steer & Family

Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia Inquirer, August 15, 1885 — Steer family, 56 North Street

Philadelphia Inquirer, August 15, 1885 — Robert B. Steer — Philip Schmitz — John Welsh

Intersection of Point Street & North Street

Intersection of Point Street and North Street North & Point Street, looking west on North Street, May 2004 North & Point Street, looking west on North Street, May 2004 914 Point Street, looking east on North Street, May 2004

Intersection of Point Street & North Street — May 2004

Unit Block of North Street

Kilroy Death Notice

Camden Post-Telegram

Kilroy death notice — Camden Post-Telegram, February 27, 1905

KILROY.—Died on February 24, 1905, Charles, husband of Anna M. Kilroy and son of Patrick and the late Fannie Kilroy, in his 33d year. The relatives and friends of the family, also Eyota Tribe, No. 105, Improved Order of Red Men, are invited to attend the funeral on Tuesday afternoon, at 1 o’clock, from his late residence, 95 North street, Camden. Remains may be viewed on Monday evening. Interment private at New Camden Cemetery.

Intersection of North Front Street & North Street

1906 Sanborn Map — intersection of North Front Street and North Street

1906 Sanborn Map — North Front Street & North Street

Southwest Corner

1890s–1915: St. James Chapel, Protestant Episcopal Church

1917–1961: Gospel Hall

1972–1999: Morning Star Pentecostal Church of the Apostolic Faith

1999–2019: La Hermosa Iglesia Pentecostal

Northwest Corner

917 North Front Street

Location

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