Phillipsburg in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bluestone Sidewalks
Photographed By Alan Edelson, May 7, 2010
1. Bluestone Sidewalks Marker
Bluestone slabs comprised the sidewalks of our business district in the 1870's. These are well over 100 years. Cut from the Pennsylvania Slate Belt, they were delivered to the town's "Road Overseer". 1874 maps show "Main Street" was then 60 feet wide. It depicts the "Horse Car Company's" rail tracks as evidence of the business district's primary transportation.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 40° 41.385′ N, 75° 12.07′ W. Marker is in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, in Warren County. Marker is on South Main Street (County Road 678) north of Tyndall Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Phillipsburg NJ 08865, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stites - Thomas Store (a few steps from this marker); Winter & Co. (a few steps from this marker); Lander-Stewart Mansion (a few steps from this marker); S.A. Comstock Building (a few steps from this marker); Stites-Lander Townhouse (a few steps from this marker);
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Photographed By Alan Edelson, May 7, 2010
2. Bluestone Sidewalks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 813 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
