Newark's Last Fifteen Years, 1904-1919. The Story in OutlineNewark Public Library
History
Newark's Last Fifteen Years, 1904-1919. The Story in Outline
Newark Public Library
Newark (N.J.) -- History
Robert Treat, founder of Newark. Placed on Kinney building, on site of
Robert Treat's home lot, at Broad and Market Sts., by Schoolmen's Club.
Unveiled, Newark Day, Nov. 4, 1912.
John G. Shea, Catholic historian. Placed on St. Patrick's' Cathedral by
Knights of Columbus, Columbus Day, 1912.
Camp Frelinghuysen, used by the Union volunteers in 1861. Set in boulder
in Branch Brook Park nearly opposite Barringer High School, on west side
of lake, for lack of suitable spot on actual site of original training
quarters, which extended west of park from Lackawanna Railroad toward
Bloomfield Ave. Given by pupils of Barringer High School. Unveiled, May
29, 1912.
Elias G. Heller, who built first schoolhouse in Forest Hill. Placed in
Ridge St. School. Given by his sons. Unveiled, Feb. 11, 1913.
First Meeting House, built in 1668. Placed on building on south side of
Branford Pl., near Broad St. Given by Schoolmen's Club. Unveiled, Newark
Day, Nov. 3, 1913.
First Sunday School, founded by Anna Richards, 1814. Placed by First
Presbyterian Church, on exterior wall of Sunday School building, So.
Broad St., opp. Branford Pl. To mark centennial of school's founding.
Dedicated, June Sunday, June 13, 1915.
Work of Jane E. Johnson in Newark schools. Placed in Normal School,
Belleville and 4th Aves. Given by Nathaniel King, of Bd. of Education,
May 13, 1914.
Washington's route from Philadelphia to Cambridge in 1775, to take
command of Continental Army. Placed on Firemen's building, Broad
and Market Sts., June 25, 1914. Given by N. J. Sons of the American
Revolution.
Hannibal Goodwin, inventor of photographic film and Newark clergyman.
Placed in Public Library corridor by Newark Camera Club, Nov. 28, 1914.
Washington's retreat in 1776. Placed on Trinity Church by N. J. Sons of
American Revolution, March 7, 1914.
Newark's part in War for American Independence. Placed on Prudential
Building by Schoolmen's Club, Flag Day, 1915.
Rev. Moses Newell Combs, pioneer in industrial education and first shoe
manufacturer in Newark. Dedicated, Newark Day, Nov. 1, 1915, and placed
on building at 75 Market St., by Schoolmen's Club, March 10, 1916.
Aaron Burr's parsonage, where first classes of College of New Jersey, now
Princeton University, were held, 1748-1756. Placed on Koenig building,
Broad and William Sts., by Princeton Club, May 10, 1916.
Revolutionary camping ground, in Phillips Park. Set in a boulder from Fox
Hill. Given by N. J. Daughters of American Revolution, May 19, 1916.
Site of first academy in city built in 1774 by gifts of citizens. Set in
boulder in Washington Park. Given by Newark Academy. Placed, July 19,
1916. Dedicated the following fall.
Col. Peter Schuyler, leader of "Jersey Blues". Set in boulder in Military
Park. Given by N. J. Society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of
America. Unveiled, Flag Day, 1916.
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