Four Corners Historic District
Title
Four Corners Historic District
Subject
Description
The Four Corners Historic District covers about 27 blocks, and 85 acres. It is centered around the two most prominent streets in Newark, Broad and Market Streets, and is bound by Raymond Blvd., Mulberry St., Hill St., and Washington St. This is the commercial center of Newark and contains various skyscrapers as well as a variety of theaters. The two tallest buildings are the Newark National Building and the Lefcourt Building. Most of the contributing buildings within the district were built between 1870 and 1930. Many of the buildings are included in the National Register of Historic Places.
State
extant
Condition History
The district continues to develop, most recently with the Four Corners Millennium Project by the RBH Group. This project includes the development of seven mixed use residential, hotel, office, and retail buildings, as well as the preservation of historic features of the district.
Bibliography
Gordon, Mark W., and Anthony Schuman, editors. Newark Landmark Treasures: A Guide to the Landmark Buildings, Parks, Public Art & Historic Districts in New Jersey’s Metropolis. Newark Preservation and Landmarks Committee, 2016, p. 83-84.
National Register of Historic Places, Four Corners Historic District, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, National Register #00001061
Collection
Citation
“Four Corners Historic District,” DANA, accessed December 19, 2024, https://dana.njit.edu/items/show/623.
Item Relations
| Item: 186-198 Halsey Street | Is Part Of | This Item |
| Item: 89-91 Market Street | Is Part Of | This Item |
| Item: 210 Market Street | Is Part Of | This Item |
| Item: Hotel Douglas | Is Part Of | This Item |
| Item: Chamber of Commerce (Former) | Is Part Of | This Item |
| Item: 787 Broad Street | Is Part Of | This Item |
| Item: 60 Branford Place | Is Part Of | This Item |
| Item: 18 Beaver Street | Is Part Of | This Item |
| Item: 9-13 Hill Street | Is Part Of | This Item |
| Item: E. Heyman Building | Is Part Of | This Item |
Geolocation
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