Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Griffith Piano Company
June 1, 1928
Photographed by R. C., March 15, 2008
1. Griffith Piano Company Marker
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National Register of
Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Rededication by
The Berger Organization
September 2, 2001 · Newark, New Jersey
Erected 2001 by Berger Organization.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1928.
Location. 40° 44.433′ N, 74° 10.15′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. It is on Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 605 Broad Street, Newark NJ 07102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington Passed Beneath this Tower (a few steps from this marker); First Constitution of the Province of New Jersey (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Symington House (within shouting distance of this marker); Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Training Place (about 400 feet away); Philip Kearny (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Regarding Griffith Piano Company. This building is alternatively referred to in the form as the Griffith Building and the Griffith Piano Company Building. The Griffith Piano Company was a well known and established maker of pianos and organs. When it fell upon hard times, the building was sold to various individuals. At one point, there were plans to make it into condos. However, its location in a not too attractive part of Newark seems to have doomed the project.
Photographed by R. C., March 15, 2008
2. Griffith Piano Company office tower.
Photographed by R. C., March 15, 2008
3. Griffith Piano Company factory and performance hall (left of photo)
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