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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KYY_proprietary-house_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
Additions placed in 1808————————————-Built of British-imported brick by theColonial Proprietors of East Jersey.Home of the last royal Governor ofNew Jersey, William Franklin i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GE1_the-perth-amboy-firemans-triangle-forged-1883_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
For closed to a century this antiquated 400lb. converted locomotive wheel has been a symbol of courage, pride and valor to the men of the firefighting profession.Coveted by many fire companies throughout the years, it has been secretly buried - co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GDZ_the-earl-of-perth_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
James Drummond of Scotland.Credited with initiatingPerth Amboy's early growthand in whose honor thecity is partially named.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GDY_perth-amboy-city-hall_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
Site of First Ratification of the United States Bill of Rights.Prior to 1790, it served as New Jersey'sColonial and State Capital.The oldest public building in continuoususe in the United States. The first AfricanAmerican voted here under the 15th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GDX_city-hall_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
Original portion erected in accordancewith an Act of the Provincial Assembly1713Capitol of the Province and the State of New Jersey1713 - 1790Courthouse of Middlesex County1713 - 1793City Hall of Perth Amboy1718Rebuilt 1766-67Enlarged and remodell…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GDV_surveyor-generals-office_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
Built to house the records of theBoard of Proprietors of East New Jersey.Kept the East Jersey Board in businessuntil 1998.Completely unchanged since it openedin 1852Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GDU_market-square_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
Site of a 1680s Colonial MarketDubbed "The Market House" this building was erected in the early 1740s to store and sell produce and imports.The "Bill of Rights" Commemoration Arch was erected in 1989 to commemorate Perth Amboy as New Jersey's Firs…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GDJ_the-polish-veterans-of-world-war-ii-post-40_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
They fought as Allies during World War II, on land and sea and in the airThe Battle of Britain 1940-45Narvik, Norway 1940Convoys to Murmansk 1940-43Tobruk, North Africa 1941-42Monte Cassino, Italy 1944The Invasion of Normandy 1944-45Breda-Arnhem, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GDH_dedicated-to-you-a-free-citizen-in-a-free-land_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was presented to the people of New Jersey by direction of The Honorable John W. Snyder Secretary of the TreasuryAs the inspirational symbol of theUnited States Savings Bonds Independence Drivefrom May 16 to Ju…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GDF_the-bill-of-rights-arch_Perth-Amboy-NJ.html
The "Bill of Rights Arch" erected and dedicated November 20, 1989, is in tribute to the importance of New Jersey, as the first state to ratify the "Bill of Rights," and also to the proud role the City of Perth Amboy, as the First Capitol of New Je…