Long Branch in Monmouth County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Century Building

Photographed by Beth Woolley

1. Century Building Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1906, this is the 4th and present home of the Neptune Hose Co No.1. Formerly the Neptune Hook & Ladder Co. Founded in 1866 by Dr. James O. Green, following the burning of the Bath Hotel, it was the first organized fire company in Monmouth County.

Erected by Long Branch Historical Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 40° 18.05′ N, 74° 0.123′ W. Marker is in Long Branch, New Jersey, in Monmouth County. It is at the intersection of Branchport Avenue and Russell Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Branchport Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Branchport Avenue, Long Branch NJ 07740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey,

specifically on the Jersey Shore,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Vietnam War Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Lest We Forget (approx. half a mile away); Mansion House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Long Branch Post 316 Jewish War Veterans of the USA Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Steinbach's Cobblestones (approx. 1.2 miles away); Benjamin Harrison (approx. 1.3 miles away); Chester A. Arthur (approx. 1.3 miles away); Woodrow Wilson (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Long Branch.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2021, by Beth Woolley of Neptune, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 18 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Beth Woolley of Neptune, New Jersey. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. A wide view photo of the marker and the building together in context. • Can you help?