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|   Hostage Standoff - Walt Whitman Bridge - Gloucester City, NJ
in News Article Locations I was coming home from work when suddenly all traffic on the bridge stopped. I was about mid-span. I knew something was wrong when helicopters swarmed the area. A standoff with an armed man eventually ended and I finally made it home. posted by:  Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 5/18/2008 last visited: 1/25/2009 |
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|  Walt Whitman Bridge - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
in People-Named Places Named after the poet Walt Whitman, who resided in nearby Camden toward the end of his life, the Walt Whitman Bridge is one of the larger bridges on the east coast of the United States with a span of 2000 feet and total length of 11,981 feet. posted by:  gparkes location: Pennsylvania date approved: 1/30/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryW0.8 km |  Walt Whitman Bridge - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
in Wikipedia Entries Named after the poet Walt Whitman, who resided in nearby Camden toward the end of his life, the Walt Whitman Bridge is one of the larger bridges on the east coast of the United States with a span of 2000 feet and total length of 11,981 feet. posted by: gparkes location: Pennsylvania date approved: 1/26/2011 last visited: 9/28/2003 |
 view galleryW0.8 km |  Walt Whitman Bridge - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
in Suspension Bridges Named after the poet Walt Whitman, who resided in nearby Camden toward the end of his life, the Walt Whitman Bridge is one of the larger bridges on the east coast of the United States with a span of 2000 feet and total length of 11,981 feet. posted by: gparkes location: Pennsylvania date approved: 1/26/2011 last visited: never |
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|  Jefferson Street Tower - Camden, NJ
in Water Towers This type of tower was common at the turn of the century, and Camden City is replete with these dilapidated, antique water tanks. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/1/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN1.8 km |  Ghost Coca Cola Advertisement - Camden, NJ
in Coca Cola Memorabilia While the rest of Camden burned, was torn town and razed, and neglected, this wonderful add from 1904 somehow survived, was left untouched and looks almost as it did 100 years ago. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/1/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN1.8 km |  Ghost Coca Cola Advertisement - Camden, NJ
in Ghost Signs While the rest of Camden burned, was torn town and razed, and neglected, this wonderful add from 1904 somehow survived, was left untouched and looks almost as it did 100 years ago. The origins of the building & its owners are painted on its side. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/19/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN1.8 km |  8th Ward WW II War Memorial - Camden, NJ
in World War II Memorials / Monuments A once beautiful stone, World War II memorial stands in a lonely, garbage-strewn, desolate location. It is in wide open area but still goes unnoticed. On a map, the rectangular, enclosed area is known as memorial park. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/19/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN1.9 km |  1889 - Camden Fire Department Engine Company 3 - South Camden, NJ
in Dated Buildings and Cornerstones This former, vacant and now dilapidated fire station was once the crown jewel in Camden's fire department. The dated stone is in the form of a reddish, roughly hewn brick, set into regular bricks, over the two center windows. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/3/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km |  Frieze Art @ South Camden Trust Company - Camden, NJ
in Frieze Art The artwork which adorns this 90 year old building epitomizes the aesthetic usefulness of frieze art. Although most likely unnoticed by most people which prowl the streets, the relief work is eye-popping and still breath taking. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/2/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km |  South Camden Trust Company - Camden, NJ
in Converted Bank Buildings Absolute clone of the other twelve bank and trust buildings on the NRHP from Camden, except this is on the outskirts of town. There is an insane amount of relief work and frieze art. Built in the 20s, today it is now is a church. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 3/14/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km |  South Camden Trust Company - Camden, NJ
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Absolute clone of the other twelve bank and trust buildings on the NRHP from Camden, except this is on the outskirts of town. There is an insane amount of relief work and frieze and of course the obligatory cornerstone from the 20s, now long gone. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/1/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km |  Bell Tower @ Sacred Heart Church - Camden, NJ
in Bell Towers Beautiful bell tower, closed, located over the front entrance. Two gothic-like windows, on all four sides, closed with louvers is seen at the top. The tower is about 70 feet high and made of Trenton Brownstone. Topped by Roman Catholic cross. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/1/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km | 1886 - Sacred Heart Church - Camden, NJ in Dated Buildings and Cornerstones Relatively ancient church marks this once thriving center of town. Once an important Catholic parish, today, with a noticeable population shift, the church is not as viable as it once was. For some reason the church is unmarked. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/1/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km |  Sacred Heart Church - Camden, NJ
in This Old Church Relatively ancient church marks this once thriving center of town. Once an important Catholic parish, today, with a noticeable population shift, the church is not as viable as it once was. For some reason the church is unmarked. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/1/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km | Sacred Heart Church - Camden, NJ in Roman Catholic Churches Sacred Heart is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey. It is located in the City of Camden, one of the poorest cities in the United States. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/15/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km |  Former Town Center Lucky 7 - Camden, NJ
in Lucky 7 Once an important center of town, now a desolate wasteland of decayed and dilapidated buildings. Still there is hidden beauty. This Lucky 7 seeks to expose those hard to find jewels. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/20/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km |  Sacred Heart Church (1933-2009) - Camden, NJ
in Photos Then and Now This picture was taken from the middle of a once popular five intersection crossroads. Structurally, this church has remained unchanged since 1887 when the church's construction was completed.
posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/5/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km | Unchanged Cornerstone (1887-2009) - Sacred Heart Church - Camden, NJ in Photos Then and Now The Sacred Heart cornerstone was laid by Philip McDonald (fellow Master Mason) on July 4, 1886. Two thousand men from Philadelphia Ancient Order of Hibernians, of which Philip was a member, were present in full regalia. Photo was taken in 1887. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/5/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km |  Hands of Peace - Camden, NJ
in Relief Art Sculptures A relief of hands and weapons adorn the bottom of this unique statue. This interesting sculpture is set at the head of a small park in a dangerous part of town in the shadow of hundred year old buildings. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/21/2010 last visited: never |
 view galleryN2.1 km |  Peace - Camden, NJ
in Abstract Public Sculptures Interesting sculpture set at the head of a small park in a dangerous part of town in the shadow of hundred year old buildings. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 1/18/2010 last visited: never |
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|  Ikea Parking Lot - Philadelphia, PA
in Toynbee Tiles A Toynbee tile located in the parking lot of Ikea. posted by: ODragon location: Pennsylvania date approved: 11/6/2009 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW2.6 km |  Tony Luke's - Philadelphia, PA
in Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives Adam visits Philadelphia, PA, for a mouth-watering Italian roast pork sandwich, a massive ice cream concoction known as Mt. Vesuvius and the Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge at Tony Luke’s. posted by: ODragon location: Pennsylvania date approved: 11/6/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Federal Stimulus Solar Panels @ the 1821 House - Collingswood, NJ
in Solar Power Next to this house from 1821 and along Lynne Avenue is a string of these solar panels, recently installed thanks to the Federal Stimulus package under Obama's administration. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 3/25/2013 last visited: never |
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| Woodlynne Log Cabin - Woodlynne, NJ in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Built in the 20s, this structure was home of the scouts. Later, and lastly, it was a library. Today it is vacant, undergoing some renovations. posted by: Math Teacher location: New Jersey date approved: 12/31/2009 last visited: never |
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