Historic Camden, NJ

Skylar served for ten years under the Camden Police Mounted Unit before he was retired as a Rutgers University Mounted Patrol, which is the only student-run mounted unit in the nation. He was a familiar sight all around Camden and in his second career, in and around the Rutgers campus on Penn Street west of North Fifth.

Of all the staple products entering into general consumption none was of greater interest or importance than coal, and in this respect nature has been especially bounteous in bestowing her gifts to the United States. Among the old-established and well-know firms in Camden engaged in this line was Newton Coal on Wright Avenue.

Diamond was a city employee, a white horse that was used by the public works department in its tasks relating to taking care of the grounds at Old Camden Cemetery and New Camden Cemetery.

Soldier's Plots in New Camden Cemetery, as per City of Camden Records

The Parkade Building was built in the mid-1950's on Roosevelt Plaza Park. The project was Mayor George E. Brunner's solution to the downtown parking issues.

George S. Tempest was hired by Camden to run the police and fire departments during the Roaring Twenties and related criminal activity.

"Doctor" Hyghcock was a "voodoo doctor" and, independent of any police investigations, was a colorful character for Camden, NJ.

In Camden the Loyal Order of Moose sponsored a variety of civic and social activities, including amateur boxing tournaments during the Depression years.

THOMAS T.S. EASTLACK, was appointed to the Camden Fire Department in May of 1874 and served until April of 1876.

After graduation from the South Jersey Law School in Camden, Firmin Michel took a position with Joseph A. Varbalow and also was City Solicitor

Joseph V. O'Connor, aka Joe Connors, was a Camden ship-fitter who was caught up in gang activity and later killed by gunshot.

Haddon Avenue is one of the oldest roads in Camden, dating back to at least 1792 when it became basically a bridle path.