Newark has long been the largest city in New Jersey. Founded in 1666, it greatly expanded during the Industrial Revolution, becoming the commercial and cultural hub of the region. Its …

6 days ago · Newark, city and port in northeastern New Jersey, U.S. Its proximity to New York City places it within the country’s most highly industrialized and populous area. Newark is the …

Nov 18, 2011 · History of Newark, New Jersey. 1874 bird’s-eye view of Newark. Founded by a group of disciplined Puritans, Newark is often called the City of Churches for the plethora of …

In 1666, Captain Robert Treat, after scouting several locations, successfully completed arrangements with Governor Carteret to settle a plantation on the Passaic River, in the …

The settlement of Newark, New Jersey, evolved from a Puritan agricultural outpost to an industrial powerhouse and the state’s largest city. Founded in 1666, Newark grew slowly during its first …

Settled in 1666 by Puritans from New Haven Colony, Newark is one of the oldest cities in the United States. Its location at the mouth of the Passaic River, where it flows into Newark Bay, …

Mar 16, 2016 · The history of Newark, New Jersey : being a narrative of its rise and progress, from the settlement in May, 1666, by emigrants from Connecticut to the present time, including …

Mar 16, 2016 · A History of the city of Newark, New Jersey : embracing practically two and a half centuries, 1666-1913 by Urquhart, Frank J. (Frank John), 1865- 4n; Lewis Historical …

Feb 23, 2024 · The history of Newark, New Jersey: Being a narrative of its rise and progress, from the settlement in May, 1666, by emigrants from Connecticut to the present ... of the press of …

5 days ago · The Neighborhood House was opened by the Newark Social Settlement Association in 1905. "The 'Ironbound District' has been chosen for the first settlement partly because of its …