Montclair in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Primary School
1878-1879
22 Valley Road
Vernacular/Early Classic Revival Style
This is the second oldest school building still standing in the Township. It was built to meet the needs of a community which almost doubled in population during the 1870's.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 40° 48.925′ N, 74° 13.3′ W. Marker is in Montclair, New Jersey, in Essex County. Marker is on Valley Road north of Church Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22 Valley Road, Montclair NJ 07042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hillside School War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cranetown (about 400 feet away); 647 Bloomfield Avenue (about 500 feet away); 45 Church Street Plaza (about 700 feet away); 40-46 Church Street (about 800 feet away); Hampton House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Crane Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Madison Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montclair.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 364 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.