Historical Markers and War Memorials in Newark

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Newark

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1 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — 15 Washington Street —

Formerly known as the American Insurance Building, 15 Washington Street is an iconic structure of the Newark skyline. This neoclassical high-rise was designed by renowned Newark-based architects John H. and Wilson C. Ely, who also designed City . . . — — Map (db m291160) HM

2 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — The 19th Century Italianate Town House — Newark Museum —

The Italianate Style Town House The Polhemus House was a typical example of an Italianate town house, an urban residential building type popular between 1840 and 1870. The Italianate style is a characteristic by elaborate bold projecting . . . — — Map (db m94627) HM

3 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Archie Callahan —

Commemorating Archie Callahan who gave his life at Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941 (lower marker) Archie Callahan Jr. was born and raised in Newark, NJ. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 19 on August 21, 1940. Callahan became the first . . . — — Map (db m40760) HM

4 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway — Belleville Avenue Church — Historic Site —

This building was constructed in 1874 and enlarged in 1884 by the Belleville Avenue Congregational Church. It was designed in high Victorian Gothic style by William Appleton Potter. Clinton Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church purchased . . . — — Map (db m50853) HM

5 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Forest Hill — Branch Brook Park — Celebrating 140 Years —

In October of 1867, the firm of Olmsted & Vaux selected this site for our great park. It took almost 30 years to pass the correct legislation, and in 1895, Branch Brook Park was built. We are so grateful to the visionaries who understood the need . . . — — Map (db m52652) HM

6 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Forest Hill — Branch Brook Park — Historic Site —

This is the oldest park in the first county park system established in the United States, and an outstanding example of naturalistic landscape design. The Essex County Park Commission, formed in 1895, acquired the first 60 acres from the City of . . . — — Map (db m44205) HM

7 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Forest Hill — Branch Brook Park — Historic Site —

8 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Chambers Plaza —

This plaza is lovingly, fittingly and perpetually dedicated to NJPAC Founding Chairman Raymond G. Chambers who, along with his extraordinary wife Patti, and their family, exemplify the very best of thoughtful, strategic and compassionate . . . — — Map (db m291144) HM

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9 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Christopher Columbus — Reported permanently removed

A Cristoforo Colombo ligure immortale in questa terra divinata dal suo genio gli italiani eressero Newark N.J. XII Ottobre MDCCCCXXVII To . . . — — Map (db m205899) HM

10 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Columbus Square —

Dedicated to the memory of the intrepid discoverer Columbus, as a symbol of his courage and inspiration, which led to the development of our land as a place of freedom and opportunity for all peoples. — — Map (db m291157) HM

11 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — 1 — Cudjo Banquante — Revolutionary America 1775-1783 —

Early Black business owner granted freedom & land for service as a substitute soldier when enslaved. Buried near here 5 March 1823. — — Map (db m291168) HM

12 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, South Broad Street — David Burnet —

Here stood the house of Dr. William Burnet, noted patriot-surgeon. Son, David, was the first president of the Republic of Texas. — — Map (db m159242) HM

13 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Forest Hill — Dewey Joseph Sherbo, III —

. . . — — Map (db m52184) HM

14 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Donald T. Dust Home — Historic Site —

This house, erected in 1893, was occupied and restored from 1976 until his death in 1992 by Donald T. Dust, one of the earliest and strongest leaders in the movement to save Newark landmarks. He founded the Newark Preservation and Landmarks . . . — — Map (db m50854) HM

15 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Eleanor Roosevelt — October 11, 1884 - November 7, 1962 —

"There is no more liberating, no more exhilarating experience than to determine one's position, state it bravely and then act boldly. Action creates its own courage; and courage is as contagious as fear."

. . . — — Map (db m291143) HM

16 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Elisha Boudinot and General Lafayette —

On this site stood the residence of Elisha Boudinot one of Newark’s most distinguished citizens, Eminent jurist, Member of Newark’s Committee of Correspondence, Patriot and personal friend of Washington. Here on September 23, 1824 General . . . — — Map (db m40711) HM

17 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Fewsmith House —

This Queen Anne style building designed by Newark architect William Halsey Wood, was constructed circa 1885 as the residence and office for Joseph Fewsmith, M.D. Dr. Fewsmith was a prominent medical professional and community leader in Newark and . . . — — Map (db m291161) HM

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18 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Firemen's Insurance Company of Newark, New Jersey — Historic Site —

This insurance company was originally founded in 1855 in Newark. These headquarters were built at the height of the company's expansion during 1924-1928. This ten story structure features Classical Revival ornamentation on facades and in major . . . — — Map (db m291145) HM

19 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — The First Academy in Newark —

The first academy in Newark was erected near this spot in 1774 by the gifts of generous citizens. Dedicated to learning, it found, in time of war, a new mission in the cause of liberty, giving useful service as a barracks and hospital for . . . — — Map (db m6998) HM

20 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — First Constitution of the Province of New Jersey —

To commemorate the granting of the Concessions and Agreements, the first Constitution of the Province of New Jersey by Lord John Berkeley, Baron of Stratton, and Sir George Carteret, Knight and Baronet Lords Proprietor to the Settlers of their . . . — — Map (db m12980) HM

21 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — First National State Bank Building —

The Donald T. Dust Award presented to The Hanini Group Developer, Designer and Builder for the exterior restoration and adaptive reuse of the interior of First National State Bank Building 810 Broad Street, Newark, . . . — — Map (db m291134) HM

22 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — First School Safety Patrol in America —

On May 24, 1916 the Newark Board of Education on the recommendation of Charles A. MacCall, Supervisor of Attendance and Felix Dunn of the Newark Police Department established the first School Safety Patrol in our nation. Patrol members through . . . — — Map (db m40712) HM

23 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — First Settlers of Newark —

This tablet is placed upon this church the oldest of all our local institutions, in memory of the first settlers who founded “Ye town upon ye Pesayak” 1666 — — Map (db m40830) HM

24 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Forest Hill — Forest Hill — Historic District —

For more than a century this has been one of the finest residential areas in New Jersey. Development began in the 1870s, and continued into the 1920s. The Ballantines, the Clarks and other families who had amassed fortunes in local industry created . . . — — Map (db m52172) HM

25 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Forest Hill — Forest Hill Historic District —

For more than a century this has been one of he finest residential areas in New Jersey. Development began in the 1870s, and continued into the 1920s. The Ballantines, the Clarks and other families who had amassed fortunes in local industry created . . . — — Map (db m44258) HM

26 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — The Founders —

Up this slope from the river came the founders on a day late in May, 1666. To plan their settlement on the plain above, aglow with the fire of a high purpose and a lofty determination to build up on the purest and noblest principles of the . . . — — Map (db m291141) HM

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27 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Four Corners — Newark Walks — explore our city —

Historically, the intersection of Broad and Market Streets has been known as The Four Corners. Indisputably the most important intersection in the City of Newark, it also once held the distinction of being the busiest intersection in the nation. . . . — — Map (db m291135) HM

28 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Grace Church — Historic Site —

Newark’s second oldest Episcopal parish was founded in 1837. The architect of the present brown freestone building, completed in 1848, was the famed Richard Upjohn, a master of English Gothic style. In 1882 Samuel A. Ward, a choir-master here, . . . — — Map (db m94572) HM

29 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Griffith Piano Company — June 1, 1928 —

. . . — — Map (db m6894) HM

30 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Harriet Tubman Monument —

Harriet Tubman Monument In June 2020, amid calls for racial justice and by order of Honorable Mayor Ras J. Baraka, the City of Newark commissioned artist and architect Nina Cooke John to design a monument to honor the legacy of Harriet . . . — — Map (db m291150) HM

31 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Harriet Tubman Monument — Shadow of a Face —

Newark's Black Liberation Heritage Newark's Black community has a long history of activism for liberation. For more than 250 years, free and enslaved Blacks worked for the liberation of themselves and others, building a community of . . . — — Map (db m291148) HM

32 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Harriet Tubman Square —

Harriet Tubman Square is a historic public space in downtown Newark, New Jersey. It sits on the unceded indigenous land of the Munsee Lunaape (Lenape) people. The Park dates back to 1667, when Puritan settlers set aside the land as a . . . — — Map (db m291152) HM

33 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Historic Plane Tree —

Having been on this spot before the Revolutionary War, is the oldest now standing in Newark Placed by Nova Caesarea Chapter D.A.R. 1938 — — Map (db m6381) HM

34 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — “Hitherto Hath The Lord Helped Us” — (1 Sam 7:12) —

In commemoration of 70 years of unselfish service to Newark and its citizens in all walks of life, this memorial is dedicated to The Salvation Army 1880-1950 — — Map (db m40758) HM

35 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway — House of John Plume —

This house, probably the oldest in Newark, was built by John Plume about 1726, of native sandstone from the neighboring quarries. It witnessed many stirring events of the Revolution and by it passed Washington’s army on its retreat from Long Island. . . . — — Map (db m40710) HM

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36 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Indian and the Puritan Monument —

1666 The founders set aside the park near by as the town's market place. Never has it been put to any use other than for the common good. To the north and westward the Indians lingered as if reluctant to depart. 1795 The . . . — — Map (db m205901) HM

37 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — John Fitzgerald Kennedy —

In Memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy 35th President of the United States of America May 29, 1917 November 23, 1963 “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any . . . — — Map (db m40756) HM

38 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Jose G. Artigas — 1764 - 1850 —

National hero of the Republic of Uruguay

"Sean los Uruguayos tan ilustrados como valientes" ["May Uruguayans be as enlightened as they are brave"]

— — Map (db m291156) WM

39 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, North Ironbound — Jose Marti —

Jose Marti Hero of Cuban independence

Manera de morirse es esta, de vivir alejado de la patria Jose Marti

Obra auspiciada por el Club de Leones Cubanos de Newark, . . . — — Map (db m291162) WM

40 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Forest Hill — Joseph A. Pocchio —

In memory of Essex County Police Officer Joseph A. Pocchio August 23, 1949 – August 4, 1979 Killed in the line of duty safeguarding the lives of Essex County citizens — — Map (db m52188) HM

41 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Forest Hill — Karr/Milburn House — Historic Site —

Built in 1893, this house served the Karr and Milburn families for more than 90 years. Lucy Karr Milburn (1895-1998), was a lifelong champion of human rights, a high school teacher, and a poet. Before World War I she marched for women's suffrage . . . — — Map (db m70172) HM

42 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, University Heights — Lincoln Post Memorial —

Presented to his comrades of Lincoln Post No. 11 GAR in memory of Amos Van Horn May 30, 1911 — — Map (db m12981) HM

43 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Line of March of Washington’s Army —

Here is recorded the line of march of Washington’s army through New Jersey in the war for independence. Erected by the public school children of Newark under the auspices of the Schoolmen’s Club in celebration of the 200th anniversary of . . . — — Map (db m6923) HM

44 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Military Park — Newark Walks — explore our city —

As one of the most significant and historic parks in Newark, the six-acre Military Park serves as the primary gathering space for downtown residents, business people, and visitors. Military Park was laid out in 1667 as the town commons and . . . — — Map (db m291136) HM

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45 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Military Park Building — 60 Park Place — Military Park Commons Historic District —

Military Park Building This property has been place on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Military Park Building . . . — — Map (db m291137) HM

46 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, North Broadway — Mount Pleasant Cemetery — Historic Site —

Mount Pleasant, Newark's oldest remaining cemetery, opened in 1844. One of the first secular cemeteries, it is a masterpiece of landscaping. Its 36 rolling acres and varied monuments reflect romantic Victorian attitudes toward death. Many New Jersey . . . — — Map (db m45834) HM

47 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — New Jersey Devils — Championship Plaza at Prudential Center —

1987 - 1988: Patrick Division Playoff Champions 1994 - 1995: Eastern Conference Champions. Devils win Series 4-2 vs. Philadelphia 1994 - 1995: Stanley Cup Champions. Devils win Series 4-0 vs. Detroit June 24, 1995. 1996 - . . . — — Map (db m291273) HM

48 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Newark & Washington Park in the 19th Century — Newark Museum —

Overview This land on which the Polhemus House was located (and where the Museum is now) is part of the James Street Commons Historic District, listed in the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places and geographically defined by . . . — — Map (db m94622) HM

49 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Newark Covenant —

This tablet is to commemorate the sacrifice, privation and fortitude of the pioneers who laid the foundation of the industrial, artistic, educational and religious life of Newark, and who entered into a covenant to that end. Signers of the . . . — — Map (db m40851) HM

50 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Newark Female Charitable Society — Women’s Heritage Trail —

Founded in 1803, the Newark Charitable Society (now called the Newark Day Center) is one of the oldest social service agencies in the United States. After a plea from the pulpit of Old First Presbyterian Church, “Your neighbor is suffering, . . . — — Map (db m94573) HM

51 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Newark's First Little Free Library —

The City of Newark's first Little Free Library was founded by Zion McMillan in 2013, at the age of 14 while interning with the Newark Downtown District. With the help of Berto Construction, and hundreds of book donations from Newark's hundreds of . . . — — Map (db m291167) HM

52 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — 29 — “Old First” — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —

First Presbyterian Church organized in 1666, Abraham Pierson, minister. Two edifices preceeded this one, begun in 1787. — — Map (db m122276) HM

53 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Old First Presbyterian Church — Newark Walks — explore our city —

The historic Old First, located downtown at 820 Broad Street, is the oldest church in Newark and one of the most significant churches in the United States. The original congregation was part of the Bradford, Connecticut Colony of Puritans. Under . . . — — Map (db m291132) HM

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54 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Penn Station — Historic Site —

Penn Station, designed by the architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White, opened in 1935 and is an outstanding example of Art Deco exterior and interior design. Penn Station replaced the Pennsylvania Railroad's old Market Street station which had . . . — — Map (db m527) HM

55 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Perfect Vehicles 1988-90 — Acrylic latex on concrete — Purchase 2001 Helen McMahoh Brady Cutting Fund 2001.6.1,2 —

Allan McCullum, Born 1944, Los Angeles, Lives and works in New York McCollum began making his Perfect Vehicles series in 1985, representing an iconic sculptural form in order to investigate the ways in which a single object can contain cultural . . . — — Map (db m94588) HM

56 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, North Ironbound — Peter Francisco —

In honor of Peter Francisco The Hercules of the American Independence — — Map (db m32583) WM

57 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Philip Kearny —

Major General U.S. Volunteers Born June 2, 1815, Killed in the Battle of Chantilly, Va. September 1, 1862. — — Map (db m13012) WM

58 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway — Plume House —

Built about 1710 by Plume family. Became House of Prayer Rectory, 1850. Rev. Hannibal Goodwin invented celluloid film here, 1887. — — Map (db m40709) HM

59 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, North Ironbound — Portuguese Veterans Memorial —

In honor of Portuguese and Portuguese American veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States of America — — Map (db m291165) WM

60 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Presidential Honor Roll —

Since opening in 1916, the Robert Treat Hotel has been host to the following Presidents of the United States of America. Woodrow Wilson May 13, 1916 • Franklin D. Roosevelt January 18, 1936 • Harry S. Truman . . . — — Map (db m291139) HM

61 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Reverend Monsignor John P. Hourihan —

The doors of this church are dedicated to the Reverend Monsignor John P. Hourihan founder of St. John's Feed the Hungry Program who opened the doors to the hungry and homeless seeking comfort and to the commuters seeking prayer — — Map (db m291186) HM

62 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots Memorial —

A memorial to the Revolutionary War soldiers and patriots who are known to be buried in the cemetery adjoining this church. John Alling • Samuel Alling • Jabez Baldwin • Moses Baldwin • Sylvanias Baldwin • Stephen Baldwin • David Bankds • . . . — — Map (db m40822) WM

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63 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Robert Treat — 1622 - 1710 —

Robert Treat was a man of wealth, love, power, and dignity. Born in the year 1622, in England, he was the second son and fifth child of Richard Trott. Unfortunately, Treat's exact birthdate is unknown; however, there is a record of his baptism at . . . — — Map (db m291140) HM

64 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — The Rock —

The Prudential Insurance Company of America has been a cornerstone of Newark since 1875. In that time, Prudential's world famous logo has become emblematic of strength, stability and sound financial thinking. The company's longevity and unwavering . . . — — Map (db m291166) HM

65 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall —

Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933 - 2020), a lawyer and jurist who paved the way for women's equality, taught at Rutgers Law School-Newark 1963 to 1972. A pioneer in teaching women's rights law, she co-founded the Women's Rights Law Reporter, the . . . — — Map (db m291159) HM

66 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Saint John's Church — Historic Site —

Founded in 1826 primarily by Irish immigrants with Rev. Gregory Pardow as pastor, this is the oldest Roman Catholic parish in northern New Jersey. This English Norman Gothic building, opened in 1828, was expanded by Rev. Patrick Moran, pastor . . . — — Map (db m291185) HM

67 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — St. John's Roman Catholic Church —

This tablet erected to commemorate the establishment of the first Roman Catholic parish in the State of New Jersey on November 25, 1826 — — Map (db m291188) HM

68 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Seventh Avenue — Saint Lucy's Church — Historic Site —

Founded in 1891, this parish has been built and sustained through the labor, generosity and faith of Italian immigrants and their descendants. St. Lucy's long was the religious and cultural heart of Newark's "Little Italy", the old 1st Ward. This . . . — — Map (db m45202) HM

69 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral — Historic Site —

Completed in 1850, St. Patrick's served as the seat of all Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops of Newark from the establishment of the diocese in 1853 until completion of Sacred Heart Cathedral in 1954. St. Patrick's, third oldest parish in . . . — — Map (db m50851) HM

70 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Seth Boyden —

Site of the shop of Seth Boyden, versatile inventor. Among his inventions were patent leather in 1818 and later malleable iron. — — Map (db m6953) HM

71 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — 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, . . . — — Map (db m6955) HM

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72 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Sisters of Saint Joseph — Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania —

Celebrating 125 years of continuous service in New Jersey Beginning at the Church of Saint John, Newark October 8, 1872 — — Map (db m291184) HM

73 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, North Broadway — Soldiers of the Revolution —

. . . — — Map (db m6925) HM

74 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Seventh Avenue — Stephen N. Adubato, Sr. Sports Complex —

The Essex County Stephen N. Adubato, Sr. Sports Complex Recognizing the spirit of a 40-year-old organization, The North Ward Center, and the vision of its founder, who built a storefront operation into a community institution. A former . . . — — Map (db m52263) HM

75 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Forest Hill — Sydenham House —

One of the oldest structures in Newark, built in the 18th Century, this house is a prime example of early American ingenuity in architecture — — Map (db m43925) HM

76 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Symington House — Historic Site —

The third oldest house in Newark and last of the mansions once lining Military Park, this was built in 1808 as the rectory of the nearby Trinity Episcopal Church. In 1888 Robert B. Symington bought the Federal-style house and made it more . . . — — Map (db m291146) HM

77 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — This Liberty Pole —

Dedicated Thanksgiving day, 1906 Stands on the site of the original Liberty Pole erected July 3, 1793. ----------- Military Park, first known as “The Training Place,” was set apart as the town common in 1669. ----------- During the Civil . . . — — Map (db m12976) HM

78 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Training Place —

Presented to the City of Newark on its 250th Anniversary by the Daughters of the Revolution of the State of New Jersey to mark the site of the Training Place established in 1669 and used for that purpose at every call to defend the rights and . . . — — Map (db m19725) HM

79 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Trinity Church —

First church on site in 1746. Present edifice, built in 1809, retains original tower. Became a cathedral of the Diocese in 1944. — — Map (db m12975) HM

80 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Trinity Church — Historic Site —

Newark's second oldest house of worship was organized in the 1730s, and chartered by the Church of England (forerunner of the Episcopal Church in America) in 1746. Part of the tower dates from 1743, but most of the present church was built in . . . — — Map (db m13014) HM

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81 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, North Ironbound — Veterans Memorial —

To the memory of those who gave their lives Victor Bandurski • Walter Barchowski • William Beiner • Milton Bialer • Theodore Bierylo • Casimir Cwiakaia • John Fedorczyk • Emil Forczek • Theodore Fujarczuk • Abin Grablauskas . . . — — Map (db m291164) WM

82 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — The Wars of America —

Unveiled and dedicated May 31, 1926. On these historic acres of the “Old Training Place” that lowed by the living memories of personages and events through three centuries of peace and war. The citizens of Newark in 1826 placed the . . . — — Map (db m13182) HM

83 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — Washington Passed Beneath this Tower —

“There went with him a band of men whose hearts God had touched.” 1. Samuel 10:26. ---------- This tablet placed here by The New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on its twenty-fifth anniversary commemorating . . . — — Map (db m12979) HM

84 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Forest Hill — William Hayes Ward Home — Historic Site —

This house, built in 1875, was the home of the Rev William Hayes Ward (1835-1916) from 1875 until 1914. A leading neo-abolitionist and Congregationalist clergyman, Ward joined the staff of The Independent (New York, NY), an abolitionist newspaper, . . . — — Map (db m70127) HM

85 ► New Jersey, Essex County, Newark, Central Ward — World War Memorial —

Erected in honor of the men of St. John's Parish who served their country in the World War. Joseph Brady • Robert Brady • James Brown • John Brown • John Bruno • Patrick Campbell • Thomas Clark • George Conway • John . . . — — Map (db m291187) WM

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