Forest Hill in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sydenham House

June 29, 2011

1. Sydenham House Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest structures in Newark, built in the 18th Century, this house is a prime example of early American ingenuity in architecture

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 46.593′ N, 74° 10.352′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in Forest Hill. Marker is on Old Road to Bloomfield, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Old Road to Bloomfield, Newark NJ 07104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Forest Hill Historic District (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Karr/Milburn House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Branch Brook Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Branch Brook Park Historic Site (approx. 0.4 miles away); Forest Hill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dewey Joseph Sherbo, III (approx. 0.4 miles away); Soldiers of the Revolution (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Branch Brook Park (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Additional commentary.
1. The Sydenham House
Built in 1711, is the oldest structure in Newark.

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It is still privately owned, and still a residence.

— Submitted June 29, 2011.

June 29, 2011

2. Sydenham House Marker

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