On Broad Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street.
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
On Broad Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street.
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
[Front of monument]
A
Cristoforo Colombo
ligure immortale
in questa terra
divinata
dal suo genio
gli italiani
eressero
Newark N.J. XII Ottobre
MDCCCCXXVII
[Lower front of monument]
To . . . — — Map (db m205899) HM
On James Street east of Essex Street, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Raymond Blvd. at Park Place, on the right when traveling west on Raymond Blvd..
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
On Broad Street at Rector Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street.
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
On Raymond Blvd. at Park Place, on the right when traveling west on Raymond Blvd..
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
On Broad Street at Branford Place, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
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 Erected by the Newark members of the New Jersey Society of Colonial Dames of . . . — — Map (db m40830) HM
On Broad Street at Raymond Blvd, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
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
On Broad Street at Rector Street, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
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 1810. . . . — — Map (db m13014) HM
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
On Washington Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
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.
( back )
1795
The . . . — — Map (db m205901) HM
On Broad Street at Cedar Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street.
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
On Washington Place, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Central Avenue at Washington Street on Central Avenue.
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
On Broad Street at Branford Place, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
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 Covenant . . . — — Map (db m40851) HM
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
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
On Central Avenue at Washington Street on Central Avenue.
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
Major General U.S. Volunteers Born June 2, 1815, Killed in the Battle of Chantilly, Va. September 1, 1862. Back of Monument:Erected by authority of the State of New Jersey A.D. 1880. — — Map (db m13012) HM
On Broad Street at Branford Place, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street.
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 • Nathaniel . . . — — Map (db m40822) HM
On Broad Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 . . . — — Map (db m6955) HM
On Washington Street at Central Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street.
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
On Central Avenue at Washington Street on Central Avenue.
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
On Washington Place, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Broad Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Broad Street at Raymond Blvd, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street.
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
Near Park Place, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Broad Street at Rector Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street.
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
On Broad Street at Rector Street, on the left when traveling south on Broad Street.
“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
On Lake Street at Ballantine Pkwy, on the left when traveling north on Lake Street.
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 m52169) HM
On Branch Brook Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Lake Street at Ballantine Parkway, on the left when traveling north on Lake Street.
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
On Lake Street at Ballantine Pkwy, on the left when traveling north on Lake Street.
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
On Heller Parkway at Branchbrook Park, in the median on Heller Parkway.
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
On Christopher Columbus Drive at Bloomfield Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Christopher Columbus Drive.
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
On DeGraw Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Old Road to Bloomfield, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Ridge Street south of Abington Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Broadway at Crittenton Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
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
On University Avenue/Broad Street at State Street, on the right when traveling south on University Avenue/Broad Street.
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
On University Avenue/Broad Street at State Street, on the right when traveling south on University Avenue/Broad Street.
Built about 1710 by Plume family. Became House of Prayer Rectory, 1850. Rev. Hannibal Goodwin invented celluloid film here, 1887. — — Map (db m40709) HM
On Broadway at Nursery Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
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
On Ferry Street at Edison Place, on the right when traveling south on Ferry Street.
In honor of Peter Francisco The Hercules of the American Independence [ Back of Monument ] Erected by the Portugese American community June 27, 1976 — — Map (db m32583) HM
Near 7th Avenue west of Ruggiero Plaza, on the left when traveling west.
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
On Christopher Columbus Drive south of Bloomfield Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
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
On Broad Street at Camp Street, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street.
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
