Camden Streets - Vine Street

VINE STREET in North Camden is on of Camden's "Tree" streets, a feature most likely copied from Philadelphia. Vine Street at one time ran all the way to the Delaware River, where the Cooper's Point Ferry, also known as the Vine Street Ferry, had its terminal. Heading east, Vine Street, like most of the other streets in North Camden, runs all the way to 10th Street.

Vine Street is where you will find North Camden's Holy Name Church. Also located there in past years were Daly's Cafe, Ann's Tavern, and the Standard Movie Theater, also known as the North Camden Theater.

Interesting people who have lived on Vine Street over the years include John Francis "Pop" Daly, and the brothers Theodore T. and Edward K. Cornelius.

Do you have a Vine Street memory or picture. Let me know by e-mail so it can be included here.

Phil Cohen



The Vine Street Ferry Terminal	The Vine Street Ferry Terminal
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Operated for many years by the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Cooper's Point, or Vine Street Ferry operated between Camden and Philadelphia. The Ferry was able to remain profitable even with competition from three other ferries in Camden, but the opening of the Delaware River Bridge brought a quick end to the service. The last run of the ferry was made on October 31, 1926, only a few months after the opening of the then new bridge. The top photo dates from the 1890s. Charles S. Wolverton was the superintendent of the ferry for many years, retiring when it closed, His son, Charles A. Wolverton, represented Camden in the United States House of Representatives for 32 years

200 Block of Vine Street

The 200 Block of Vine Street
mid 1930s
as seen from the south

Roofs of houses on Grant Street at bottom. Large building is the Cassady School on State street. The rear of Daly's Bar and the North Camden Theater are in upper right corner. Vine, and Main Streets are above. 3rd Street at left, 2nd Street at right.

Where a playground now stands at the "point" created by the intersection of Vine & Main Streets, James F. Walton traded as "Walton the Plumber" prior to his death in 1927. He was eventually succeeded by Taggart & Green, plumbers. At 208 Vine, the next building, with doors and signs on both sides, was the Chin Bock Suey Chinese laundry. The photo dates from the early 1940s, when Taggart & Green's office served as Civil Defense station for Air Raid Wardens in the area.

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201 & 203-205
Vine Street
Daly's Cafe
&
The NORTH CAMDEN THEATER
1941

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201 Vine Street
John F. Daly

201 Vine Street
Daly's Cafe

203 Vine Street

Camden
Courier-Post

May 1934

203-205 Vine Street

The NORTH CAMDEN THEATER, also known as THE STANDARD, served as a Union Hall in the mid-1970s. In recent years it has been the home of the MT. ZION BAPTIST Church

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203-205 Vine Street

The NORTH CAMDEN THEATER, also known as THE STANDARD, served as a Union Hall in the mid-1970s. In recent years it has been the home of the MT. ZION BAPTIST Church

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207 Vine Street
Ernest J. Kohm & Family

Ernest Kohm was married to Rose Daly, the daughter of John F. Daly. His son Joseph E. Kohm ran Daly's Cafe until the early 1970s.

211 Vine Street
Otto A. Bihn Sr.

213 Vine Street
February 7, 2004

The present owner follows that old Camden tradition of an immigrant running a business on the first floor and living with his family upstairs, which is a perfect example of what has made America the greatest country on the planet - People + Opportunity + Hard Work = A Great Country!

212 & 210
Vine Street
February 7, 2004

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219 Vine Street
Harry Gill Knowles

219-227 Vine Street
February 7, 2004

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226 Vine Street
Dr. William H. Ireland

Dr. Ireland was active here in 1890

298 Vine Street
Santana Oil Company

1991 Fire Watch Magazine Advertisement

300 Block of Vine Street
	314 Vine Street 1910-1920s James F. Walton Jr. 1929 Christian Feldmann
Open Letter to Congressmen Concerning Ludlow Bill To the Editor: Sir-Following is an open letter to the representatives of the United States in Congress. Dear Mr. Representatives.: Do you, Mr. Representative, recognize that supreme sense of duty is ultimately a worshipped reserve, obvious to all the American people and that through their choosing they bestow upon your honor a reasonable obligation? In-so-far as the 72 percent petition to debate the Ludlow Bill upon the floor, is it not but the voters prerogative to feel, disappointed visioning a depleted political defense? The American opinion goes begging for action as they might feel another “Panay" coming on. Hoping the Ludlow Bill comes through the American way. J. ENGELKE 314 Vine Street	314 Vine Street 1938 J. Engelke Camden Courier-Post February 4, 1938
	314 Vine Street 1947 Reka Ruzjaun 1947 Elmer VanStand 1947 Mrs. Gertrude Schultz 1947 Mrs. Doris E. VanSciver
CHARLES COOK, SR. The funeral of Charles Cook. Sr. who died Saturday, will be held at 2 p. m., Wednesday, at his late home, 325 Vine Street. Mr. Cook was a member of Camden Lodge No. 15, F. and A. M., and Rescue Council No. 15, Fraternal Patriotic Americans. He is survived by his wife, Sarah. Burial will be private in Harleigh Cemetery.	315 Vine Street 1933 Charles Cook Camden Courier-Post June 12, 1933
	317 Vine Street 1919-1920 Walter D. Eastlack
	320 Vine Street 1890-1933 Camden Fire Department Engine Company 4
	324 Vine Street Charles B. & Augusta Oler Family 1900s-late 1940s
	326 Vine Street (324-326 Vine Street) Charles B. Oler Ice & Coal (later, Fuel Oil & Coal) Camden Courier-Post October 30, 1931 1910s-1970s Moved to Maple Shade after 1971
THREE WIN DIVORCES ON STORIES IN COURT 2 Wives and a Husband Find . Complaints Unanswered; Elopement Annulled Three divorces and an annulment were recommended yesterday by Advisory Master Erickson in Camden Chancery Court. Mrs. Margaret Sheldon, 25, of 210 Ritchie Avenue, West Collingswood, testified her husband mixed a bad temper with drinking and as a result beat her from July, 1931, to March, 1936; when she left him. The husband, Stanley, now lives at 334 Vine Street. Philip J. Marron, 620 Norway Avenue, Trenton, a traveling salesman, said his wife started an argument over his business trips that lasted three years. Mrs. Georgiana Marron resides at 933 Fern Street, Camden. Marron received custody of their four children. Mrs. Betty Kushner, 28, of 1164 Empire Avenue, testified that her husband, Harry, 32, of Seventh and Thompson street, Philadelphia, deserted her four years after their marriage. Mrs. Sheldon, Marron and Mrs. Kushner all won advisory divorce decrees. An annulment was recommended for Emma Conneen, 23, of 6 Cove road, Merchantville, who eloped with Francis J., 3516 North Twenty-third street, Philadelphia, to Media in October, 1932. They never lived together as man and wife.	334 Vine Street 1938 Stanley Sheldon Camden Courier-Post February 9, 1938

400 Block of Vine Street
	Vine West of 5th Street Cyclone of April 2, 1912 Click on Image to Enlarge
	Store and Dwellings Southwest Corner 4th & Vine Street "damaged by Wind Storm" April 2, 1912 Click on Image to Enlarge
	Dwellings Vine Street above 4th "damaged by Wind Storm" April 2, 1912 Click on Image to Enlarge
	Dwellings Vine Street above 4th "damaged by Wind Storm" April 2, 1912 Click on Image to Enlarge
	412 Vine Street 1920s - 1943 Howard Hutchinson
	412 Vine Street 1900s - July, 1937 Harry C. Armstrong
	415 Vine Street Private First Class Edward E. Benson
	417 Vine Street Mrs. Bertha Carlin & Family
	417 Vine Street Philip John Carlin aka "Johnny Toomey"
	418 Vine Street 1900s-1910s The Moritz Family Sergeant Max F. Moritz
	427 Vine Street 1942 Frank Luggi Sr. & Family Frank & Rose Luggi Elda Luggi Frank Luggi Jr.
	428 Vine Street Felipe Nogueras Colon Camden Courier-Post November 6, 1973 Daly's Cafe

600 Block of Vine Street
	600 Vine Street Ann's Tavern
	Northeast Corner of North 6th & Vine Street After the Cyclone of April 2, 1912 Click on Image for Enlarged View
	Vine Street west of North 7th Street Click on Image for Enlarged View
	623 Vine Street 1900s-1920s Daniel J. Grimes Sr. fire fighter
	646 Vine Street The Northeast School
	655 Vine Street Seaman First Class John E. Gaylord

700 Block of Vine Street
	701-721 Vine Street William J. Sewell School
	712 Vine Street 2006 Photograph
	714 Vine Street
	716 Vine Street
	718 Vine Street
	720 Vine Street
	722 Vine Street
	723 Vine Street
Miss Bernice Reihman. of 724 Vine Street, will entertain this evening for the members of her Tau Lambda. Nu Club.	724 Vine Street 1933-1947 Frank L. Reihman Bernice Reihman Camden Courier-Post June 22, 1933
	725 Vine Street
	726 Vine Street
	727 Vine Street
	728 Vine Street Photo from about 1928 Click on Image to Enlarge
	729 Vine Street
	730 Vine Street
	731 Vine Street
	732 Vine Street
	733 Vine Street
	734 Vine Street
CAMDEN INCORPORATIONS North Camden Young Republican Association: principal office, 940 Linden Street; agent. Sidney Liss. Objects: To advance true principles of good government, to inspire the welfare of the individual members, to promote the spirit of democracy throughout its members, to create a stronger interest among its members toward the Republican party, to create a feeling of sociability and friendship among the members, and to encourage social intercourse among the Republicans of North Camden. Trustees: Sidney Liss, 940 Linden Street; William Kirk, 734 Vine Street; Joseph V. Anderson, 532 Rex Place; Frank Nelson Jr. 921 Vine Street; Wilfred Fournier, 424 Bailey Street; Oliver Gutherie, 935 Fern Street; Charles Johnson; 536 Rex Place.	734 Vine Street 1938 William Kirk Camden Couroer-Post February 2, 1938
	736 Vine Street 1947 William J. Brown barber

800 Block of Vine Street

825 Vine Street

1920s-1940s Charles P. Schaffer

Engaged

Engagement Revealed
Of Miss Sangtinette

Mrs. Anna Sangtinette, of 825 Vine Street, entertained at her home last evening to announce the engagement of her daughter, Miss Helen Anna Sangtinette, to John Aloysius McDermott, of Audubon. Both are graduates of Camden Catholic High School.

Guests included, Miss Marie Mc Hugh, Miss Gertrude Maloney, Miss Irene Miller, Mrs. Joseph Snyder, Miss Kathryn Stinson, and Mrs, Albert Heller, of

Camden; Mrs. Clarence Campbell, of Upper Darby, Pa.; Miss Ada Miller, of Merchantville, Miss Jeanne Taylor, of Woodlynne; Miss Alice McDermott and Mrs. John McDermott, of Audubon.

No date has been set for the wedding.

825 Vine Street

1920s-1960s Anna Sangtinette
1920s-1930s Helen Sangtinette

827 Vine Street

1930 Walter W.E. Friedrichs

900 Block of Vine Street
	914 Vine Street Chief Motor Machinist's Mate Theodore T. Cornelius & Second Lieutenant Edward K. Cornelius Edward & Theodore Cornelius lived with their parents, Theodore R. & Elizabeth Cornelius, at this house in North Camden. Click on Image for Enlarged View
	914 Vine Street Second Lieutenant Edward K. Cornelius
	914 Vine Street Chief Motor Machinist's Mate Theodore T. Cornelius
	915 Vine Street Corporal Laurence Sherman Adams
CAMDEN INCORPORATIONS North Camden Young Republican Association: principal office, 940 Linden Street; agent. Sidney Liss. Objects: To advance true principles of good government, to inspire the welfare of the individual members, to promote the spirit of democracy throughout its members, to create a stronger interest among its members toward the Republican party, to create a feeling of sociability and friendship among the members, and to encourage social intercourse among the Republicans of North Camden. Trustees: Sidney Liss, 940 Linden Street; William Kirk, 734 Vine Street; Joseph V. Anderson, 532 Rex Place; Frank Nelson Jr. 921 Vine Street; Wilfred Fournier, 424 Bailey Street; Oliver Gutherie, 935 Fern Street; Charles Johnson; 536 Rex Place.	921 Vine Street 1938 Frank Nelson Jr. Camden Courier-Post February 2, 1938

900 Block of Vine Street The February 27th, 2007 Fire
	On February 27, 2007 at 1:56 PM, five houses on the north side of Vine Street were destroyed by fire. The addresses were 933, 935, 937, 939, and 941 Vine Street. Engine Company 3 was first on the scene. Engine Company 8 provided assistance. Engine 8's apparatus can be seen in picture on left, third from the top, parked at the corner of North 10th and State Streets. Phillyfirenews.com reports the incident as such: Car 3 on location five 2 story row homes heavy fire and smoke with exposure problems on "B" and "D" sides. Requested 3rd alarm upon arrival using all hands. Numerous mutual aid companies special called from surrounding area. Camden County Task Force assigned to stage at Collingswood Fire House to cover the Northern end of the County. Click on Image for Enlarged View


	Smoke pours through door of 935 Vine Street
	Smoke obscures the view of 935, 937, & 939 Vine Street Ladder is set up on porch of 933 Vine Street
	Smoke obscures the view of 937 Vine Street
	Fire Fighters on the roof of 933 Vine Street
	Fire Fighters on the roof of 931, 933, 935, & 937 Vine Street
Fire Fighters on porch of 935 Vine Street
Fire Fighters on porch rooF of 931 and 933 Vine Street 931 Vine Street was saved due to efforts of Camden Fire Department
Fire Fighters on roof of 939 Vine Street

500 Block of Vine Street
	501 Vine Street Holy Name Roman Catholic Church
	510 Vine Street Samuel Dodd
	539 Vine Street 1940s William & Alice Rogers
	545 Vine Street Thomas Murphy

Intersection of Vine Street & North 5th Street
	Northeast Corner Holy Name Roman Catholic Church