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East-West Freeway & Route 25A Extension
Map covers area of Central and west Wards betwen New & Lock Street to Oraton Parkway in east Orange - plans to demolish parts of Branch Brook Park for freeway construction.
Proposed Newark Freeway System 1950
Map of existing and proposed freeways in Newark, including proposed Route 75 across the Central Ward, Route 280, and widened McCarter Highway. Map also illustrates the relationship between the proposed highway system and the future location of…
Urban Renewal - Newark, New Jersey 1957
Redlining map of Newark, indicating most desirable loan areas in green (predominantly white a Jewish) a areas of city whose residents should be refused mortgage (predominantly black). Map also indicates corresponding areas of city slated for urban…
Aerial photograph of North and Central Wards 1950
Aerial photograph of Newark Central and North Wards, documenting the area between South Orange Avenue to south and Park Avenue to north; Branch Brook Park to east and Fairmount Cemetery to west. Map predates the 1957 construction of Route 280. A…
Panoramic view #5 of Newark, N.J.
An air view photograph of Newark.
Central Railroad Station Interior 1951
A photo of the interior of the Central Railroad terminal on Broad Street in Newark.
Construction report, Newark Housing Authority
1956
Newark Housing Authority report featuring the newest project, Columbus Homes
(Berge) #106 W. Market S side
multi level house, fire escape, porch, villani, pal's, barbershop
(Berge) #158-160-162 W. Market St
atlantic and pacific, house, picket fence, paul's, liquor store, corner store
(Berge) #210-208-206 Market St. from opp Beaver St
Charm school, Wohlmuth, for rent sign, superior stamps, Hersh's
1060 Broad Street in 1941
Exterior photo of the Industrial Building at 1060 Broad Street, near Lincoln Park. The Essex House is in the background.
1060 Broad Street in 1961
E side Broad looking NE from SW cor Lincoln Park. Hotel Park Lane, one way, cars, Essex house, multi level building
North Newark Erie Station 1941
Exterior photo of the Erie Station in North Newark.
First Presbyterian Church 1941
Exterior photo of Old First Presbyterian Church.
Pennsylvania Railroad River Street Freight Station
Pennsylvania Railroad River Street Freight Station & Centre St Dock looking S from Firehouse #1 Centre St
Remains Morris Canal & Plank Rd at Passaic
Remains Morris Canal & Plank Rd at Passaic looking SE from Pulaski Sky.
Pulaski Skyway (1941)
Photo of the approach to the Pulaski Skyway.
William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge alternate plans
Explanation of alternate plans for downtown connecting ramps to the proposed William A. Stickel Memorial Bridge, Newark, N.J. Plans of ""Route 25A"" models A and B, with notes
Hall of Record (1941)
Exterior photo of Essex County Hall of Records.
A preliminary report on a major street plan for Newark, New Jersey 1945
Newark Central Planning Board report
Aerial view of Downtown Newark 1949
Aerial photograph of most of Downtown Newark with the future path of Route 280 indicated with bright red line. This map was created in preparation for the construction of this highway and the demolition of homes and businesses that impeded its path.
Market Street view #4
Year unknown, estimated as early 20th century, noted in Newark public Library as 1946. Part of the Ann Street Slides
Central Avenue between Broad and Washington streets
Slide showing a 1902 ""Jigger"" trolley that ran on Central Avenue between Broad and Washington Streets.
Backward Glances in Newark from 1946 to 1900s
Poster labeled ""Backward Glances in Newark"" showing old photos and methods of transportation in Newark.