Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ruth St. Denis

Modern Dance Pioneer

Plaque next to the front doors of the trattoria which was formally the town theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

1. Plaque next to the front doors of the trattoria which was formally the town theatre

Inscription. Ruth St. Denis

Modern dance Pioneer
First performance
Somerset Hall
1893

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 40° 34.15′ N, 74° 36.883′ W. Marker is in Somerville, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is on 99 West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Somerville NJ 08876, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Former Public Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Former Second National Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away); Somerset County 9/11 Memorial and Clock Tower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fireman's Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Armed Forces Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Somerset County Court House Green (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Parsonage (approx. ¼ mile away); Fourth New Jersey Infantry Appreciation to Somerville (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Somerville.

Regarding Ruth St. Denis. Ruth St. Denis was one of the first modern dance pioneers in the United States.

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. (Submitted on April 24, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas.)

The old Somerset Hall is now Alfonso's Trattoria image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

2. The old Somerset Hall is now Alfonso's Trattoria

Plaque is to the left of the front doors of the trattoria. They have an excellent Penne Pomodoro if you're in the area to see the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,060 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.