Montclair in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Station Square
Photographed by James True, August 19, 2011
1. Station Square Marker
1892
295-301 Bloomfield Avenue
Late 19th Century Commercial
with Queen Anne and Romanesque Elements
Architect: Jesse H. Lockwood
Also known as "The Crawford Block" this eclectic building is unique in Montclair. In 1909, early urban planner John Nolan described it as an excellent example of commercial design in a suburban town.
Erected by Montclair Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 40° 48.677′ N, 74° 12.839′ W. Marker is in Montclair, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is at the intersection of Bloomfield Avenue and Lackawanna Plaza, on the right when traveling north on Bloomfield Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 295 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, 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: Madison Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Crane Building (approx. Ό mile away); Hampton House (approx. Ό mile away); 40-46 Church Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); 45 Church Street Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Montclair YWCA for Black Women and Girls
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Photographed by James True, August 19, 2011
2. Station Square Marker
Marker is mounted below the central window facing the street corner
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 603 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
