Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Victor
The "Nipper Building"
Inscription.
The revitalization of this historic landmark symbolizes the rebirth of Camden on its 175th Anniversary. RCA Victor Building #17, completed in 1916, was widely known as the "Nipper Building" after the company's Nipper the Dog logo. It became the site of the most significant developments in phonograph, radio and television history. In 2003 it was converted to residential use by Dranoff Properties and renamed The Victor.
Erected 2003.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 39° 56.818′ N, 75° 7.638′ W. Marker is in Camden, New Jersey, in Camden County. Marker is on 1 Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden NJ 08102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cooper's Ferry (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daniel Cooper Ferry Hotel (about 600 feet away); Enslaved Africans Once Sold Here (about 700 feet away); Edward Sharpe House
(about 800 feet away); The Cooper Family (approx. 0.2 miles away); L-3 Communications (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Campbell Kids (approx. 0.2 miles away); Campbell Soup Company (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
More about this marker. "Nipper the Dog" (1884-1895) was a beloved mutt who has served as the Radio Corporation of America mascot and symbol for well over a century. "Nipper" and his son, "Chipper" (1991) continue to listen to "their master's voice" for the RCA Corporation, His Master's Voice (HMV) Records, and their associated companies.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for "Nipper the Dog". (Submitted on April 28, 2008, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2008, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,224 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on April 28, 2008, by R. C. of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.