Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fewsmith House
This Queen Anne style building designed by Newark architect William Halsey Wood, was constructed circa 1885 as the residence and office for Joseph Fewsmith, M.D. Dr. Fewsmith was a prominent medical professional and community leader in Newark and the son of the Rev. Dr. Joseph Fewsmith, longtime pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church.
Fewsmith House is a contributing structure in the James Street Commons Historic District. The building was rehabilitated by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in 2018, and today serves as the Alumni Center for Rutgers University - Newark.
Erected by Rutgers University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 40° 44.534′ N, 74° 10.288′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is on Washington Street north of Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72 Washington St, Newark NJ 07102,
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Regionally, this marker is in North Jersey 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, 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 walking distance of this marker: Perfect Vehicles 1988-90 (within shouting distance of this marker); The 19th Century Italianate Town House (within shouting distance of this marker); Newark & Washington Park in the 19th Century (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Academy in Newark (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seth Boyden (about 500 feet away); Line of March of Washingtons Army (about 500 feet away); Harriet Tubman Monument (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
