The James Street Commons Historic District today contains one of the last and largest remaining concentrations of red-brick masonry townhouses which still exists in the City of Newark. This twenty-four block area, containing some sixty-four acres of land possesses the finest examples of ... » Learn More about James Street Historic District
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Deliverance Evangelistic Center
DESCRIPTION: The massive, circular structure that today belongs to the Deliverance Evangelistic Center (DEC) on Clinton Avenue, Newark was built in 1924 as the home of the Temple B'nai Abraham. It was designed by Newark architect Nathan Myers who later designed the iconic Hersch Tower in Elizabeth. ... » Learn More about Deliverance Evangelistic Center
Krueger-Scott Mansion
UPDATE: 9/2019: The City of Newark approved a tax exemption for the Krueger-Scott Mansion Redevelopment. Read More here. 6/2017: A redevelopment strategy has been announced for the Krueger-Scott Mansion. Seaview Development is planning rehabilitate the mansion “in a historically respectful and ... » Learn More about Krueger-Scott Mansion
Plume House
DESCRIPTION: Built prior to 1725, The Plume House is Newark’s second oldest extant building. Originally constructed by the Plume family, prominent early Newark settlers, the Dutch Colonial House exhibits local sandstone and hand-hewn timber framing and flooring. A 1874 rear addition brought the ... » Learn More about Plume House
Polhemus House
UPDATES: 2007: Although originally prepared to demolish the Polhemus House, the Newark Museum has now made plans to include it as part of a just-announced multi-million dollar expansion around its present buildings. The house will remain in situ and will probably be used as a gallery. As a first ... » Learn More about Polhemus House
Essex County Jail
UPDATES: 07/2010: University Heights Science Park (UHSP) has sought several times to obtain the approval to level most of the surviving structure from the City's Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission or from the NJ HPO and has failed. On September 29, the City of Newark's Landmarks and ... » Learn More about Essex County Jail
Broad Street Station
UPDATES: 2001: The westbound shelter is scheduled for demolition, and changes to station platforms are under review. Research continues. 2009: From 2004 to 2008, the station was renovated. The station changed from having 2 outside low platforms, with walkways across one track to the middle ... » Learn More about Broad Street Station
Early 20th Century Skyscrapers/Newark
UPDATES: 2010: National Newark building has been rehabbed and will be honored by a local preservation group. Discussions are underway for rehab of two other 1930s skyscrapers. DESCRIPTION: In the first third of this century, downtown Newark was a growing commercial center. The years between ... » Learn More about Early 20th Century Skyscrapers/Newark
Newark Symphony Hall
UPDATE: Now celebrating its 95th year, Newark Symphony Hall continues to serve as a performance hall and special events venue, but requires significant capital improvements to bring it back to its former glory. New leadership has embarked on a $50 million capital campaign and made upgrades in the ... » Learn More about Newark Symphony Hall
The Kastner Mansion / Pride of Newark Elks Lodge No. 93
UPDATE: The Kastner Mansion / Pride of Newark Elks Lodge No. 93 was gutted due to a fire in 2019. An article on the fire is here. DESCRIPTION: During the late 19th century, Newark was considered the beer brewing center of the United States. Then home to a large German immigrant ... » Learn More about The Kastner Mansion / Pride of Newark Elks Lodge No. 93