South Jersey Gas, Electric

CAMDEN, UNITED STATES · 1901

South Jersey Gas, Electric and Traction Company Office Building

A 1901 office building in Camden, New Jersey, later repurposed as the city’s main public library.

At a glance

The South Jersey Gas, Electric and Traction Company Office Building stands in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1901. The building later served as the main branch of the Camden Free Public Library.

History

Constructed in 1901, the building originally housed the offices of the South Jersey Gas, Electric and Traction Company. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 2005.

What you see

The building’s original design details are not detailed in available records. Its form reflects the commercial architecture of early twentieth-century Camden.

Cultural significance

After the Camden Free Public Library relocated from its former main building, this structure became its main branch. That library service closed in 2011.

Key facts

Country: United States
City: Camden
Coordinates: 39.9475, -75.1211
National Register of Historic Places: January 5, 2005

Practical information & getting there

The building is located in Camden, Camden County, New Jersey. Visitors should check local access conditions before planning a visit.

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