[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 73 (Friday, May 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E963]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE CENTENARY OF HADDON HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of the 
centenary of Haddon Heights, New Jersey. My family and I are privileged 
to live in Haddon Heights, a small town located in southern New Jersey 
just outside Camden and 7 short miles from downtown Philadelphia. While 
its proximity to one of the largest and most vibrant metropolitan 
centers in the country makes Haddon Heights a culturally diverse and 
enriched community, the town is also a world removed from the bustle of 
the city, reflecting values and a sense of community characteristic of 
small towns far removed from our urban centers.
  Haddon Heights was first settled in 1699 when John Hinchman built a 
one-room brick house. However, the borough was developed primarily as 
farmland, divided between crops and orchards for nearly 200 years. The 
borough was named Haddon Heights because of its proximity to 
Haddonfield and its high elevation.
  During the late 1890s, the town's first homes, church, rail station, 
and a general store were constructed, and by 1904, Haddon Heights had 
become large enough to incorporate as a borough. The town's residents 
elected Benjamin A. Lippincott as the town's first mayor.
  Viewed as a resort town because of a direct rail connection to 
Philadelphia, its proximity to the lake, and the warmth and 
friendliness of its small town atmosphere, the population of Haddon 
Heights swelled during the summer months as vacationers escaped the 
cities. The rail station served as the hub of the town, and a small 
downtown began to emerge surrounding the railroad that brought the 
town's visitors.
  Rail passenger service ended in 1965, but Haddon Heights retains to 
this day a character reflective of its roots as a rail town at the turn 
of the 20th century. Haddon Heights has a proud, rich heritage, which 
we continue to embrace and celebrate as we look to our shared future. I 
feel privileged to be a part of the Haddon Heights community, and I can 
think of no better place today, to raise a family or to be a child 
growing up. So in celebration of the past 100 years, and in 
anticipation of the many great things to come from our town in the next 
100 years, please join me in honoring Haddon Heights, New Jersey, on 
the celebration of its centenary.




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