High Bridge in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
T.I.S.C.O. Complex
Photographed by Alan Edelson, May 12, 2010
1. T.I.S.C.O. Complex Marker
Erected 2010 by Hunterdon County Cultural And Heritage Commission/UFHA.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1742.
Location. 40° 40.025′ N, 74° 53.611′ W. Marker is in High Bridge, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: High Bridge NJ 08829, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, specifically in Central Jersey, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Taylor Wharton Iron and Steel Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Taylor Iron and Steel Company (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The American Hotel (about 600 feet away); Railroad Bridge and Arches (about 800 feet away); St. Joseph Parish (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.K. Hoffman Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); High Bridge and the Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); The TISCO Complex (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Bridge.
Related markers.
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Additional commentary.
1. TISCO Roof Repaired
In 2010, Union Forge Heritage Association received a $50,000 grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust to repair the TISCO office building roof. In 2012, the work was completed and will allow future generations to enjoy this structure.
— Submitted January 18, 2013, by William Honachefsky Jr of High Bridge/Clinton Twp, New Jersey.
Photographed by Alan Edelson, May 12, 2010
2. T.I.S.C.O. Complex Marker
circa 1907
3. Taylor Iron & Steel Company Office Building
circa 1930
4. The TISCO Building after addition of the third floor.
Photographed by Alan Edelson, May 12, 2010
5. Taylor Iron & Steel Company Main Building Today
Photographed by Alan Edelson, August 20, 2009
6. Taylor Iron & Steel Company
circa 1942
7. Same doorway when it was new almost 70 years ago.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,360 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on October 17, 2010, by William Honachefsky Jr of High Bridge/Clinton Twp, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 12, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 3. submitted on January 20, 2008, by Karen S. Larsen of Bridgewater, New Jersey. 4. submitted on January 21, 2008, by Karen S. Larsen of Bridgewater, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on May 12, 2010, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 7. submitted on January 21, 2008, by Karen S. Larsen of Bridgewater, New Jersey. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
