David Stocker moved from New Jersey in 1948, when he was 12 years old. His family lived on the second and third floor above Dorsey's Dress shop, which was next to Mac's Hobby Hall.
The Garcia family moved from Columbia Street to this West Bethlehem home. Jesus Garcia worked for 30 years at the blast furnaces at Bethlehem Steel. Between Jesus and his children, the family contributed 207 1/2 years of service to Bethlehem Steel.
Rudolf (Rudy) C. Garcia was born here in 1933 to Jesus and Petra Garcia. Rudy is one of 9 brothers and sisters. Rudy's father came from Mexico to work at Bethlehem Steel, where he was employed 30 years at the blast furnace. Rudy and six of his siblings worked at Bethlehem Steel.
In 1939 Bethlehem Steel produced a real estate booklet. This home was listed in Your Opportunity to Own Your Own Home as a property that could be purchased for $9,000 to $10,000.
This area was formerly known as Quaker Hill. Circa 1920, Archibald Johnston purchased the property and renamed it Camel's Hump because of the appearance of the hill.
