Sewaren in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cooper-Neuberg House
Photographed By John A. Lande, January 12, 2022
1. Cooper-Neuberg House Marker
Anna and Charles M. Cooper
Distinguished Sewaren Residents
Louis Neuberg, Woodbridge Mayor
1911
Erected by Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 40° 32.794′ N, 74° 15.298′ W. Marker is in Sewaren, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Cliff Road south of Holton Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 380 Cliff Road, Sewaren NJ 07077, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boynton Beach Popular Seaside Resort (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arthur Kill / Staten Island Sound (about 500 feet away); Cedar Cliff (about 700 feet away); Gorham Boynton House (approx. 0.4 miles away); 510 East Avenue (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Second World War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lawrence Tennant Ballard (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sewaren Free Public Library (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sewaren.
Regarding Cooper-Neuberg House. Built in 1911, the Cooper-Neuberg home is an example of early 20th century
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Like many early Sewaren residents, the Coopers began as seasonal visitors. They grew to love the community and eventually moved to the area. An accomplished metal engraver, Mr. Cooper rose to the rank of vice president at a NY printing company. Mrs. Anna Cooper was active in Sewaren society and was a member and hostess of the Auction Bridge Club. Later, she became president of the Sewaren History Club and Sewaren Civic Association.
At one time, Mayor Louis Neuberg also lived in the Cliff Road home. As Republican Committeeman at large, he was Mayor from 1924-1925. According to Mrs. Kay Burns, Woodbridge Township saw many changes under his administration. Mayor Neuberg established two new Township committees: the Zoning and Water Committees. These committees grew and continue to play a role in the Township’s government. He reorganized the police department and oversaw the construction of the Memorial Municipal Building which opened on June 14, 1924. Built, in part, as a memorial to honor the sacrifices made by the young men of Woodbridge during World War I, the building was a stately local landmark anchoring the
Photographed By John A. Lande, January 12, 2022
2. Cooper-Neuberg House
In 1925, a fire damaged the house while Mayor Neuberg was in residence. It was rebuilt a year later and today it remains a private residence.
Style: Suburban Tudor
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2022, by John A. Lande of Woodbridge, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on January 28, 2022, by John A. Lande of Woodbridge, New Jersey. Photos: 1. submitted on January 21, 2022, by John A. Lande of Woodbridge, New Jersey. 2. submitted on January 31, 2022, by John A. Lande of Woodbridge, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
