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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV07_the-bloomfield-avenue-school_Verona-NJ.html
On this site stood the brick Bloomfield Avenue School. Nearby and within the confines of the civic center were the previous two buildings which were removed in 1923 when the municipal center was constructed (the 1851 building was dismantled and it…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUZX_bloomfield-centennial-war-memorial_Bloomfield-NJ.html
South side of base:In memory of all citizens of Bloomfield who served in the Army or Navy of our country for the defence of her freedom and honor East side of base:A tribute to the dead, a memory for the living, and inspiration for posterity. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUZU_joseph-bloomfield_Bloomfield-NJ.html
In honor of Joseph Bloomfield, Major in the American Revolutionary War who became General in the War of 1812 and later Governor of the state of New Jersey, for whom the town of Bloomfield was named. On this site he delivered an address July 6, 1797.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUZR_lest-we-forget_Bloomfield-NJ.html
Dedicated to the brave men and women who have served and fought for our country.Listing of military actions and datesRevolutionary War (1775-1783)Indian Wars (1789-1898)Franco-American Naval War (1798-1800)Barbary Wars (1801-05, 1815)War of 1812 (…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUYV_german-presbyterian-church_Bloomfield-NJ.html
This bell was hung in 1896 in the German Presbyterian Church and for 70 years summoned the community to worship at the south-east corner of Park Avenue and State Street. In 1966 the congregation united with the Church on the Green. By joint action…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUTZ_mount-pleasant-cemetery_Newark-NJ.html
Mount Pleasant, Newark's oldest remaining cemetery, opened in 1844. One of the first secular cemeteries, it is a masterpiece of landscaping. Its 36 rolling acres and varied monuments reflect romantic Victorian attitudes toward death. Many New Jers…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUE9_st-peters-church_Belleville-NJ.html
Fourth oldest church in the Diocese of Newark. First mass Dec. 2, 1838 by the Right Rev. John Dubois third Bishop of New York. First priest Rev. Francis Ferrall
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTYM_belleville-copper-rolling-mill_Belleville-NJ.html
Owned by 5 generations of HendricksSupplied copper sheeting for"The Demologus" - First U. S. steam war vessel in 1814"The Savannah" - First steam propelled vessel to cross Atlantic in 1818"Old Ironsides" - Famous early locomotivebuilt by Matthias …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTPY_forest-hill-historic-district_Newark-NJ.html
For more than a century this has been one of he finest residential areas in New Jersey. Development began in the 1870s, and continued into the 1920s. The Ballantines, the Clarks and other families who had amassed fortunes in local industry created…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTOJ_branch-brook-park-historic-site_Newark-NJ.html
This is the oldest park in the first county park system established in the United States, and an outstanding example of naturalistic landscape design. The Essex County Park Commission, formed in 1895, acquired the first 60 acres from the City of N…
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