Category: Historical Accounts
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The Sinking of the M & E Henderson – Tracking History
The sinking of the M & E Henderson off the coast of North Carolina on Nov. 30, 1879 had been one of South Jersey';s most famous mysteries and tales.
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Glass Windows and the Nicholson House – Tracking History
Joseph Nicholson, whose father immigrated with John Fenwick, incorporated glass windows in the construction, which was considered a marvel at the time.
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Ferries Across the Delaware – Tracking History
One report shows that 61 people perished in the fire and 30 had survived. Others were reported either unaccounted for or missing.
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Ben Franklin Bridge – Tracking History
The Benjamin Franklin (Delaware River) Bridge has a 1,750 foot center span. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world at one time.
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Bellevue Hospital – Tracking History
A few times I have been asked by readers if a hospital ever existed next to the Ben Franklin Bridge and if so, what was its name.
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Gutter Fun – Tracking History
I noticed two youngsters playing in water at the curb of a street, causing flashbacks of water running down the gutter of my old city street in North Camden.
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Hucksters – Tracking History
They came through the alleyways and down the streets. They came like a parade at intervals hawking their wares. Those were the hucksters of our day.
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Seven Unknown U.S. Soldiers – Tracking History
Seven revolutionary soldiers died on a sleety, windy February day in 1778 in a skirmish with the British in what is now downtown Camden.
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Maps – Tracking History
I have to admit it—I love maps. It does not matter whether they are old or new, as long as they are maps.
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Fairview – Tracking History
The Fairview section of Camden was the mother of all planned communities. It was born at the beginning of the “war to end all wars.”
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City Industry – Tracking History
Just 100 years ago Camden was a thriving, prosperous industrial metropolis and the future looked bright for this river city.
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The First Automobile In Camden – Tracking History
The automobile appeared on the scene, but as most people resisted change, horse power and the use of bicycles and public transportation still dominated the scene.