| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — “Hitherto Hath The Lord Helped Us” — (1 Sam 7:12) |
| | In commemoration of 70 years of unselfish service to Newark and its citizens in all walks of life, this memorial is dedicated to The Salvation Army 1880-1950 — Map (db m40758) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — “Old First” |
| | First Presbyterian Church organized in 1666, Abraham Pierson, minister. Two edifices preceeded this one, begun in 1787 — Map (db m13009) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Archie Callahan |
| | Commemorating Archie Callahan who gave his life at Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 [ Lower Marker: ]Archie Callahan Jr. was born and raised in Newark, NJ. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 19 on August 21, 1940. Callahan became the first African American Newark resident to die by enemy action aboard the USS Oklahoma during the Japanese bombardment on Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941. Archie Callahan Jr. paid the ultimate price, the sacrifice of his life for his country. In 1942 a . . . — Map (db m40760) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Belleville Avenue Church |
| | This building was constructed in 1874 and enlarged in 1884 by the Belleville Avenue Congregational Church. It was designed in high Victorian Gothic style by William Appleton Potter. Clinton Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church purchased the building in 1930 and has maintained its architectural integrity. Clinton Memorial, organized in 1822 and incorporated April 7 1823, is the oldest black congregation in Newark. Listed on National Register of Historic Places 1986. — Map (db m50853) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Branch Brook Park — Historic Site |
| | This is the oldest park in the first county park system established in the United States, and an outstanding example of naturalistic landscape design. The Essex County Park Commission, formed in 1895, acquired the first 60 acres from the City of Newark that year. Later land donations and purchases expanded the park by the mid-1930s to its present 2-mile length in Newark and Belleville. Named for a brook that flows into the Passaic River, these 360 acres once contained swamps, cornfields and a . . . — Map (db m52169) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Branch Brook Park Historic Site |
| | This is the oldest park in the first county park system established in the United States, and an outstanding example of naturalistic landscape design. The Essex County Park Commission, formed in 1895, acquired the first 60 acres from the City of Newark that year. Later land donations and purchases expanded the park by the mid-1930s to its present 2-mile length in Newark and Belleville. Named for a brook that flows into the Passaic River, these 360 acres once contained swamps, cornfields and a . . . — Map (db m44205) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Christopher Columbus |
| | [Front of monument]
A
Cristoforo Colombo
ligure immortale
in questa terra
divinata
dal suo genio
gli italiani
eressero
Newark N.J. XII Ottobre
MDCCCCXXVII
[Lower front of monument]
To
Christopher Columbus
Immortal Genoese
Erected by the Italians
in this land
Perceived through his genius
in the year 1492
[Back of monument]
Erected under the auspices of the Guisippe Verdi Society and presented by the Italians to the . . . — Map (db m7047) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Dewey Joseph Sherbo, III |
| | Newark Police In memory of Police Officer Dewey J. Sherbo III November 9, 1997 1603 [ Second Marker : ] Dedicated to Newark Police Officer Dewey Joseph Sherbo, III who sacrificed his life serving his community November 9, 1997 — Map (db m52184) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Donald T. Dust Home |
| | This house, erected in 1893, was occupied and restored from 1976 until his death in 1992 by Donald T. Dust, one of the earliest and strongest leaders in the movement to save Newark landmarks. He founded the Newark Preservation and Landmarks Committee in 1973 and guided its work for two decades, while working as an official of the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Newark. He pioneered in the restoration of James Street houses, and helped 20 blocks of this neighborhood become the first Newark . . . — Map (db m50854) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Elisha Boudinot and General Lafayette |
| | On this site stood the residence of Elisha Boudinot one of Newark’s most distinguished citizens, Eminent jurist, Member of Newark’s Committee of Correspondence, Patriot and personal friend of Washington. Here on September 23, 1824 General Lafayette was entertained on his first visit to Newark. On the one hundredth anniversary of this event this tablet was erected by the Newark Chapter, New Jersey Society, Sons of the American Revolution. — Map (db m40711) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — First Constitution of the Province of New Jersey |
| | To commemorate the granting of the Concessions and Agreements, the first Constitution of the Province of New Jersey by Lord John Berkeley, Baron of Stratton, and Sir George Carteret, Knight and Baronet Lords Proprietor to the Settlers of their Province of Nova Caesarea or New Jersey on February 10, 1665, and to commemorate the commissioning of Philip Carteret as governor of the province on the same date, this tablet is erected on the two hundred and seventy-fifth anniversary by the Society of . . . — Map (db m12980) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — First School Safety Patrol in America |
| | On May 24, 1916 the Newark Board of Education on the recommendation of Charles A. MacCall, Supervisor of Attendance and Felix Dunn of the Newark Police Department established the first School Safety Patrol in our nation. Patrol members through their continuous service have practiced and taught safety thus initiating standards that have lasted through the years attaining national adoption. — Map (db m40712) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — First Settlers of Newark |
| | This tablet is placed upon this church the oldest of all our local institutions, in memory of the first settlers who founded “Ye town upon ye Pesayak” 1666 Erected by the Newark members of the New Jersey Society of Colonial Dames of America • 1902 — Map (db m40830) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Forest Hill — Historic Site |
| | For more than a century this has been one of the finest residential areas in New Jersey. Development began in the 1870s, and continued into the 1920s. The Ballantines, the Clarks and other families who had amassed fortunes in local industry created grand estates on the ridge overlooking the New York skyline. Elias G. Heller named the area Forest Hill in 1890, and built housing for workers in his file factory near the city’s northern boundary. The creation of Branch Brook Park in the late 1980s . . . — Map (db m52172) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Forest Hill Historic District |
| | For more than a century this has been one of he finest residential areas in New Jersey. Development began in the 1870s, and continued into the 1920s. The Ballantines, the Clarks and other families who had amassed fortunes in local industry created grand estates on the ridge overlooking the New York skyline. Elias G. Heller named the area Forest Hill in 1890, and built housing for workers in his file factory near the city's northern boundary. The creation of Branch Brook Park in the late 1890s . . . — Map (db m44258) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Griffith Piano Company — June 1, 1928 |
| | This building has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Rededication by
The Berger Organization
September 2, 2001 · Newark, New Jersey — Map (db m6894) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Historic Plane Tree |
| |
Having been on this spot
before the Revolutionary War,
is the oldest now standing in Newark
Placed by
Nova Caesarea Chapter D.A.R. 1938 — Map (db m6381) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Historic Site — Trinity Church |
| | Newark’s second oldest house of worship was organized in the 1730s, and chartered by the Church of England (forerunner of the Episcopal Church in America) in 1746. Part of the tower dates from 1743, but most of the present church was built in 1810. It was designed by Capt. Josiah James, a leading parishioner, in a medley of styles. Trinity was designated the cathedral in the Diocese of Newark in 1944. It is the nation’s oldest Episcopal cathedral building, and the mother church of many New . . . — Map (db m13014) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — House of John Plume |
| | This house, probably the oldest in Newark, was built by John Plume about 1726, of native sandstone from the neighboring quarries. It witnessed many stirring events of the Revolution and by it passed Washington’s army on its retreat from Long Island. Here in 1887 the Rev. Hannibal Goodwin invented the sensitive film, marking a great advance in the art of photography. — Map (db m40710) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — John Fitzgerald Kennedy |
| | In Memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy 35th President of the United States of America May 29, 1917 November 23, 1963 “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge – and more.” Inaugural Address January 20, 1961 — Map (db m40756) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Joseph A. Pocchio |
| | In memory of Essex County Police Officer Joseph A. Pocchio August 23, 1949 – August 4, 1979 Killed in the line of duty safeguarding the lives of Essex County citizens — Map (db m52188) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Lincoln Post Memorial |
| | Presented to his comrades of Lincoln Post No. 11 GAR in memory of Amos Van Horn May 30, 1911 — Map (db m12981) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Line of March of Washington’s Army |
| | Here is recorded the line of march of Washington’s army through New Jersey in the war for independence. Erected by the public school children of Newark under the auspices of the Schoolmen’s Club in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Washington’s birth 1732-1932. — Map (db m6923) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Mount Pleasant Cemetery |
| | Mount Pleasant, Newark's oldest remaining cemetery, opened in 1844. One of the first secular cemeteries, it is a masterpiece of landscaping. Its 36 rolling acres and varied monuments reflect romantic Victorian attitudes toward death. Many New Jersey leaders of government, business, education and the arts are resting here. The distinctive brownstone Gothic gateway, designed by Thomas Stent, was built in 1877. Listed on National Register of Historic Places in 1988. — Map (db m45834) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Newark Covenant |
| | This tablet is to commemorate the sacrifice, privation and fortitude of the pioneers who laid the foundation of the industrial, artistic, educational and religious life of Newark, and who entered into a covenant to that end. Signers of the Covenant From Milford, Guilford and New Haven Robert Treat • Thomas Johnson • Obadiah Bruen • John Curtis • Matthew Campfield • Ephraim Burwell • Samuel Kitchell • Robert R.. Denison X his mark • Jeremiah Peck • Nathaniel Wheeler • . . . — Map (db m40851) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Penn Station Historic Site |
| | Penn Station, designed by the architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White, opened in 1935 and is an outstanding example of Art Deco exterior and interior design. Penn Station replaced the Pennsylvania Railroad's old Market Street station which had occupied this site since the 1830's and was unable to handle the growing number of rail passengers traveling through Newark in the early 20th century. Penn Station is a major transportation hub linking NJ Transit and Amtrak railroads, the Port . . . — Map (db m527) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Peter Francisco |
| | In honor of Peter Francisco The Hercules of the American Independence [ Back of Monument ] Erected by the Portugese American community June 27, 1976 — Map (db m32583) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Philip Kearny |
| | Major General U.S. Volunteers Born June 2, 1815, Killed in the Battle of Chantilly, Va. September 1, 1862. Back of Monument:Erected by authority of the State of New Jersey A.D. 1880. — Map (db m13012) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Plume House |
| | Built about 1710 by Plume family. Became House of Prayer Rectory, 1850. Rev. Hannibal Goodwin invented celluloid film here, 1887. — Map (db m40709) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots Memorial |
| | A Memorial to the Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots who are known to be buried in the cemetery adjoining this church. John Alling • Samuel Alling • Jabez Baldwin • Moses Baldwin • Sylvanias Baldwin • Stephen Baldwin • David Bankds • Nathaniel Beach • Elisha Boudinot • Caleb Bruen • Eleaser Bruen • David Burnet • Abiel Camfield • Thomas Canfield • David Crane • David D. Crane Jr. • David E. Crane • Joseph Carnae • Richard Cunningham • Thomas Eagles • Samuel Farrand • Samuel Foster • . . . — Map (db m40822) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Saint Lucy's Church |
| | Founded in 1891, this parish has been built and sustained through the labor, generosity and faith of Italian immigrants and their descendants. St. Lucy's long was the religious and cultural heart of Newark's "Little Italy", the old 1st Ward. This church, designed in Romanesque Revival style by architect Neil Convey, was dedicated in 1926. It is magnificently adorned with an ornate altar, imported statues, stained-glass windows, and huge murals by Gonippo Raggi. In the church is the National . . . — Map (db m45202) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Seth Boyden |
| | Site of the shop of Seth Boyden, versatile inventor. Among his inventions were patent leather in 1818 and later malleable iron. — Map (db m6953) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Seth Boyden |
| | Born Nov. 17, 1788 Foxborough, Mass.
Died March 31 1870 Hilton, N.J. Pioneer in mechanics : Benefactor of industry : Loved work that his fellow man might be benefited : A modest, helpful citizen of Newark: An inspiring example for young and old : His inventive faculty led him far afield into art, physics, chemistry, horticulture and botany. Achievements
1810 Nail and brad making machines
1816 Leather splitting machinery
1819 Patent leather
1826 . . . — Map (db m6955) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Soldiers of the Revolution |
| | To the honor and glory of those Soldiers of the Revolution who under General Washington in 1776 and General Wayne in 1779 camped on this site Reverently placed by the Nova Caesarea Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution May 1916 — Map (db m6925) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral |
| | Completed in 1850, St. Patrick's served as the seat of all Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops of Newark from the establishment of the diocese in 1853 until completion of Sacred Heart Cathedral in 1954. St. Patrick's, third oldest parish in Newark, was founded by Irish Immigrants. The Gothic Revival church, designed by Patrick C. Keely, was consecrated on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day) in 1875. Listed on National Register of Historic Places in 1972. — Map (db m50851) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Stephen N. Adubato, Sr. Sports Complex |
| | The Essex County Stephen N. Adubato, Sr. Sports Complex Recognizing the spirit of a 40-year-old organization, The North Ward Center, and the vision of its founder, who built a storefront operation into a community institution. A former public school teacher, Steve Abubato, Sr. understands that organized athletics helps keep children positively occupied, while teaching teamwork, responsibility and sportsmanship. Created in 1970, The North Ward Center’s Youth Development and Recreation . . . — Map (db m52263) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Sydenham House |
| | One of the oldest structures in Newark, built in the 18th Century, this house is a prime example of early American ingenuity in architecture — Map (db m43925) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — The First Academy in Newark |
| | The first academy in Newark was erected near this spot in 1774 by the gifts of generous citizens.
Dedicated to learning, it found, in time of war, a new mission in the cause of liberty, giving useful service as a barracks and hospital for American troops.
On the night of January 25, 1780, it was burned to the ground by a raiding party of British, who crossed from New York on the ice and surprised the town.
This school was the forerunner of the present Newark Academy which . . . — Map (db m6998) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — The Wars of America |
| | Unveiled and dedicated May 31, 1926. On these historic acres of the “Old Training Place” that lowed by the living memories of personages and events through three centuries of peace and war. The citizens of Newark in 1826 placed the foundation of a monument to commemorate American independence. Today, after one hundred years, their grateful purpose is comprehensively realized in the unveiling of this memorial monument. “The Wars of America,” connoting not only the . . . — Map (db m13182) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — This Liberty Pole |
| | Dedicated Thanksgiving day, 1906 Stands on the site of the original Liberty Pole erected July 3, 1793. ----------- Military Park, first known as “The Training Place,” was set apart as the town common in 1669. ----------- During the Civil War thousands of men enlisted at the recruiting tents set up in this park. ----------- Erected by Schoolmen’s Club assisted by the pupils of the Newark Public Schools Newark Day, November 4, 1918. — Map (db m12976) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Training Place |
| | Presented to the City of Newark on its 250th Anniversary by the Daughters of the Revolution of the State of New Jersey to mark the site of the Training Place established in 1669 and used for that purpose at every call to defend the rights and liberties of our country. — Map (db m19725) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Trinity Church |
| | First church on site in 1746. Present edifice, built in 1809, retains original tower. Became a cathedral of the Diocese in 1944. — Map (db m12975) HM |
| New Jersey (Essex County), Newark — Washington Passed Beneath this Tower |
| | “There went with him a band of men whose hearts God had touched.” 1. Samuel 10:26. ---------- This tablet placed here by The New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on its twenty-fifth anniversary commemorating the factthat Washington and his army, in November 1776, passed beneath the shadow of this tower in masterly retreat across New Jersey to the hills beyond the Delaware, where they gathered strength for the bold blows struck at Trenton and Princeton . . . — Map (db m12979) HM |
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