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Panoramic view #6 of Newark, N.J.
Panoramic view of downtown Newark with Branch Brook Park and Cathedral of the Sacred Heat in foreground. Old Columbus Homes and the Colonnades are also visible. And, the many neighborhoods of Newark, now largely demolished, are visible spread out…
Parade on Broad Street 1953
A collection of images from a parade on Broad Street. Part of the Almon W. Johnston photographer Newark (N.J) Board of Education collection available at the Newark Public Library
Pennsylvania Railroad River Street Freight Station
Pennsylvania Railroad River Street Freight Station & Centre St Dock looking S from Firehouse #1 Centre St
Proposed First Phase for Newark Plaza
Initial proposal for Newark Gateway Project - buoyed by Penn Station to east, Raymond Boulevard to north, a McCarter Highway to west
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…
Puerto Rican Day Parade 1979
A long shot of marchers in Newark's Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Pulaski Skyway (1941)
Photo of the approach to the Pulaski Skyway.
Remains Morris Canal & Plank Rd at Passaic
Remains Morris Canal & Plank Rd at Passaic looking SE from Pulaski Sky.
Route 78 Map
Map of Route 78 between Garden State Parkway and McCarter Highway Junctions - the airport section and interchanges.
The American Music Hall
The American Music Hall at 211 Market Street. The American Music Hall opened in 1909 in a four-story building at 211 Market Street, it presented vaueville, burlesque, and motions pictures. The theater and the office building adjacent were both built…
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Station
The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Station on Broad street adjacent to Route 280. Many commuters take passenger train from stops in Morris and Essex Counties to Newark and walk along Broad Street to their offices and universities. The…
The Newark Redevelopment and Housing Authority 1974 annual report
Newark Housing Authority annual report
The North Newark Station of the Delaware
The North Newark Station of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad was on the present Broadway, then known as Washington, Avenue. It was one of seven railroad stations in Newark.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Station 19th century
The Pennsylvania Rail Road station was located southwest of the present Penn Station on the opposite side of Market Street. This building had a roof that sheltered passengers from weather while waiting for trolleys and carriages. The tracks were…
The Roseville Avenue Railroad Station
The Roseville Avenue Railroad Station of the Lackawanna Railroad is to the right. The railroad tracks are depressed to eliminate dangerous grade crossings.A Bridge crossing is available at each side street. The official name of the railroad was the…
U.S Post Office on Broad Street
The old US post office was on Broad Street at the Morris Canal, it featured a tall tower with a clock. The canal went under Broad Street at this site.The Canal ceased operations in 1924, and it became Raymond Boulevard in 1932.
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…
View of the Colonnade in 1963
Looking Down from Roat at E Side at Colonnade W, N End at Building
View of the Pavilion (Colonnade) in 1961
Colonade Apartments looking N. apartment building, parking lot
When Newark Was Younger: First Shopping Centers: A 1950 view of early 20th Century
Newark Information Files of Newark in the early 20th century as described in the 1950.
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