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 …

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 …

THE NEW HAVEN THEOCRACY. From the History of the City of Newark, NJ, published in 1913 by the Lewis Historical Publishing Co., NY: The Pilgrim Fathers, the first of the Puritans to …

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 …

Jul 26, 2024 · Newark, New Jersey, has a rich and multifaceted history marked by periods of growth, struggle, and renewal. Its journey from a Puritan settlement to a modern urban center …

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 …

Chris Davis – The Story of Newark’s Founding. The first frame house on Miller Street in Newark, built by founder Joseph A. Miller in 1820. A historic plaque now marks the location where the …

Mar 16, 2016 · A History of the city of Newark, New Jersey : embracing practically two and a half centuries, 1666-1913. New York, N.Y. ; Chicago, Ill. : The Lewis Historical Publishing Co. v. 1 …

The Newark Archives Project In 2009 the Newark History Society launched an ambitious project to encourage research in Newark history by providing a comprehensive online guide with …

Newark (/ ˈ nj uː ər k / NEW-ərk, [23] locally [24]) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, the county seat of Essex County, and a principal city of the New York …