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Adams Theatre
The theater first opened in January, 1912 as the Shubert Theatre. In 1913, it was renamed Payton's Theatre, and then Keeney's Theatre. It became Adams Theatre in 1931.
North Reformed Church
Originally built as the Third Reformed Dutch Church, the North Reformed Church was designed by William H. Kirk in the Gothic revival style. It is sitting in a remarkable location, across the Washington Park surrounded by higher buildings, taken out…
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
This church was built in the Greek Revival Style and featured a frame belfry and spire. The structure is made out of brick and the roof is gabled with a pediment at the front facade. Originally there was no portico.
William Clark House
The William Clark House is located near Branch Brook park, in the Forrest Hills/North Ward part of Newark. Completed in 1880, this mansion served as the residence of the apparel magnate William Clark of the Clark Thread Company of Newark, who lived…
Wickcliffe Presbyterian Church
The Wickcliffe Presbyterian Church was located in the Central Ward of Newark and was designed by William Halsey Wood. The church was rectangular in plan with the southern portion ending in a semi-circular apse. On the front facade, a heavily…
First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church
The First Baptist Peddie Memorial Church is located in a significant urban position, at the intersection Broad Street and Central Avenue and the tip of Military Park. As a result, its presence in this urban scenography contributes to create a…
Newark 1777
An early, hand-drawn map of Newark from 1777, inscribed as being "copied by William West." "New Barbadoes Neck" is written in the top right corner of the map. Market Street, East Back Street (inscribed in pencil as Mulberry St.) and West Back Street…
Gutzon Borglum
Gutzon Borglum was an American sculptor. A student of the San Francisco Art Academy as well as the École des Beaux-Arts, Borglum's works include a statue of Lincoln in Newark, NJ. Borglum is probably best know for his monumental work the Mount…
John Cotton Dana
John Cotton Dana was the head of the Free Public Library of Newark and director of the Newark Museum from 1902 and 1909 to 1929 respectively. A scholar, librarian, and champion of the arts, he was instrumental in shaping modern exhibition and…
Cass Gilbert
Cass Gilbert was an architect most famous for designing the Woolworth building in NYC, that was completed in 1913. At the time of its completion, the Woolworth building was the tallest building in the world. Gilbert designed the Essex County…
Alsdorf Pianos & Bicycles
Alsdorf Pianos & Bicycles was a company located at 605 Broad Street in Newark, NJ. Specializing in Sohmer Pianos, bicycles, and sewing machines, the company also offered bicycle riding lessons on the fourth floor of its building.
