Central Ward in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Seth Boyden
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2007
1. Seth Boyden
Born Nov. 17, 1788 Foxborough, Mass.
Died March 31 1870 Hilton, N.J.
Pioneer in mechanics : Benefactor of industry : Loved work that his fellow man might be benefited : A modest, helpful citizen of Newark: An inspiring example for young and old : His inventive faculty led him far afield into art, physics, chemistry, horticulture and botany.
Achievements
1810 Nail and brad making machines
1816 Leather splitting machinery
1819 Patent leather
1826 Malleable iron
1837 Locomotive for Morris & Essex R.R.
1843 Steam engine cut-off
1844 Reduction of zinc ores
1855 Developed Hilton strawberries
1868 Orodide metal
1868 Machine to form hat bodies
Produced the first daguerreotype in this country.
Aided Morse in developing telegraphy
“Seth Boyden was one of America’s greatest inventors” – Thomas A. Edison
Tablet erected November 17, 1890
Erected 1890 by Board of Trade and the Schubert Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1932.
Location. 40° 44.592′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christopher Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Seth Boyden (within shouting distance of this marker); Line of March of Washington’s Army (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Academy in Newark (within shouting distance of this marker); Indian and the Puritan Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Perfect Vehicles 1988-90 (about 500 feet away); Donald T. Dust Home (about 500 feet away); The 19th Century Italianate Town House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.
Also see . . . Seth Boyden Statue. Newark History website entry (Submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
2. Seth Boyden Statue
The Seth Boyden Statue is one of the oldest in Newark. The plaque lists facts about his life and some of his more famous inventions.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 5, 2008
3. Closeup of Boyden Statue
This may be the first statue in the United States of a workingman.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,561 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
