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
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 • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1909.
Location. 40° 44.433′ N, 74° 10.15′ W. Marker is in Newark, New Jersey, in Essex County. It is in the Central Ward. Marker 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.
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); Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); Trinity Church (a few steps from this marker); Training Place (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Philip Kearny (about 500 feet away); Historic Plane Tree (about 500 feet away); The Wars of America (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
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Regarding Griffith Piano Company. 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 building.
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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