NJ 1920s Route 3

Route 3 ran from Camden to Absecon.

Pictures History

Pictures of Route 3

After two years, and several trips back there,we finally located an orignal Route 3 bridge stamping, barely visible under the barricade.Photo taken 7/19/2002

Same side, showing the date stamp (1926). Photo taken 7/19/2002

Heading eastbound on Old Route 3 towards Hammonton. Photo taken 7/19/2002 UPDATE 8/28/2004 - Unfortunately, this bridge has been demolished and replaced. It was at the current intersection of US 30 and NJ 143.

As much as we despise chain restaurants, we couldn't pass up a shot of this vintage one, on Old Route 3 near Lindenwold.Photo taken 9/3/2000

3/26/1926 Rt. 3 White Horse Pike Widening From NJ State Archives

3/26/1926 Rt. 3 White Horse Pike Widening From NJ State Archives

3/26/1926 Rt. 3 White Horse Pike Widening From NJ State Archives

3/26/1926 Rt. 3 White Horse Pike Widening From NJ State Archives

3/26/1926 Rt. 3 White Horse Pike Widening From NJ State Archives

History of Route 3

NJDOT 1916 Annual Report: Camden to Absecon. —Beginning at the While Horse pike, Camden city line, and following the present line through to Absecon, with the exception of a realignment around Hammonton.

NJDOT 1917 Annual Report: Route No. 3 Camden to Absecon, by way of Berlin and Hammonton, following what is known as the "White Horse Pike." A complete, detailed survey was made of this route, including surveys of three possible routes through the town of Hammonton, one via the Wilsey Mills Road from Elm to the Egg Harbor road south of Hammonton; one from Elm, via Main Road to Hammonton Lake, and through De Costa to Egg Harbor Road. A line was surveyed to carry the route along westerly side of railroad from a point near Acto bridge to a connection with the Ancora bridge. This eliminates the bridges at Atco and Waterford, which have very bad curves at their entrances. From the Ancora bridge to Absecon no changes are contemplated, except flattening of existing curves.

NJHD 1925 Official State Map: Route No. 3 Camden to Absecon, via Collingswood, Haddon Heights, Berlin, Hammonton, and Egg Harbor City. Concrete pavement full distance. This is the famous White Horse Pike, leading to Atlantic City.

Dan Moraseski: Camden to Absecon on US 30. CR 561-CR 606-US 30.

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