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Camden (City port of entry)

city, port of entry, and of the gardens of its numerous colleges. at right angles. It is noted for its im- The streets are mostly narrow and irreg- mense market gardens and manuf ular, houses ancient, and the place is well tures, and is the site of Delaware river, opposite Philadelphia, The streets are mostly narrow and irreg- with which it is connected by several ferries. The city is situated on a level lighted, paved, and sewered. Of the fine ular, houses ancient, and the place is well siderable trade from th CAMDEN tem. There are 200 miles of paved streets and 115 miles of water mains.

The educational facilities comprise 38 public schools with an enrollment of over 20,000 pupils besides a public and private high school. There are 9 banks with a combined capital of over $3,000,- 000. The principal industries are shipbuilding, worsted goods, oil cloth, boots and shoes, textiles, talking machines, foundry products, pens, and soups. The total assessed realty valuation in 1919 was $74,449,310. The net funded debt was $4,836,155. The budget was $1,- 874,286.

History. The city was chartered in 1828, and became an important commercial and business center with the incorporation of the Camden and Amboy railroad in 1833. Pop. (1910) 94,538; (1920) 116,309.