New Brunswick in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gray Terrace

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022

1. Gray Terrace Marker

Inscription. Built in 1873, Gray Terrace, the private residence of Robert Wood Johnson, stood on the corner of College Avenue and Hamilton Street. Brothers Robert Wood, James Wood, and Edward Mead Johnson founded Johnson & Johnson in 1886 in New Brunswick. Robert and family resided in the Victorian mansion while James and family lived nearby in a Georgian colonial mansion at 21 Union Street. Son Robert Wood Johnson II began his career at Johnson & Johnson in 1911 at 18. He later rose to serve as its president in 1932 and serve as Chairman of the Board until his death in 1968.

Erected by City of New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 40° 29.958′ N, 74° 26.885′ W. Marker is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is on College Avenue just north of Hamilton Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 36 College Ave, New Brunswick NJ 08901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Brunswick and the American Revolution / Crossroads of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Queen’s College (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Men of Rutgers College (about 400 feet away); Theological Education in Old Queens (about 400 feet away); Will’s Way (about 500 feet away); Old Queens (about 600 feet away); Van Nest Hall (about 600 feet away); Alexander Johnston Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Brunswick.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022

2. Gray Terrace Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.