Camden Free Public Library - Camden, NJ
N 39° 56.644 W 075° 07.338
18S E 489551 N 4421556
An educational oasis lies in the middle of desperation and despair, beckoning those who endeavor for a world of books and learning, and not the contrary. The building is a National Register of Historic Places site.
Waymark Code: WM6MZJ
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2009
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I looked through the website to find a history of this place. The history started being recorded in 1902 I have incorporated the history of 1987 and on:
1987 In January, the Main Library moved to 418 Federal Street, the former site of the PSE&G Company.
1990-1993 A grant from the Penn Foundation funded an afterschool program to help children with their homework and provide various programs in and out of the library.
1994 William Garenia was appointed Director of the library system by the Board of Trustees.
1998 In the month of August, the Board of Trustees appointed Theresa M. Gorman Director of the library system.
2003 In December 2003, Friends of the 418 Federal Street Library, Inc., was formed by Camden city activist and Library Board member Frank Fulbrook. The aim of the group is to preserve the 418 Federal Street building for use as a library.
2004 The Main Library building at 418 Federal Street is incorporated into the National Register of Historic Places.
July 1, 2004 the Camden Free Public Library celebrates its 100th Anniversary with a catered gala luncheon in the Main Library Community Room. The State Librarian, the Mayor of Camden and other dignitaries are in attendance.
The early 19th century saw this site hold the first city hall and court house. Later, at the turn of the next century, this site was rebuilt and became South Jersey Gas & Electric & finally this century, this building became a library. When I peered inside the building I saw stack sand stacks of books and chess tables, lounge chairs and computers.
Contact Information
Camden Free Public Library
418 Federal Street, Camden, New Jersey 08103
Phone (856) 757-7640 / Fax (856) 963-2875
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