CategoriesHistory of Newark

A lively street scene in early 19th century Newark featuring horse-drawn carriages and merchants, with sunlight filtering through trees.

The Evolution of Newark’s Transportation Systems

Explore the transformation of Newark's transportation systems through history.

6/21/2025•Fritz Dooley
A picturesque park scene featuring cherry blossom trees in bloom, sunlight filtering through the branches, and a winding pathway.

Preserving Newark's History: Museums and Landmarks

Discover Newark's vibrant history with its museums and landmarks.

6/21/2025•Fritz Dooley
A lively street festival in Newark featuring diverse people celebrating with colorful decorations and traditional foods.

Cultural Diversity: Newark's Immigrant History

Discover the vibrant cultural diversity shaped by Newark's immigrant history.

6/13/2025•Fritz Dooley
A lively community art festival in Newark with diverse people, colorful murals, artists painting, and food stalls, all under a warm sunset.

Arts and Culture: Newark’s Historical Contributions

Discover Newark's significant historical contributions to arts and culture.

4/13/2025•Fritz Dooley
A lively street in Newark during the Great Migration, featuring African American families, storefronts, and street musicians in a sunny atmosphere.

Newark During the Great Migration Era

Explore how Newark evolved as a key destination in the Great Migration.

4/13/2025•Fritz Dooley
A historic scene in Newark featuring a diverse group of people including abolitionists and escaped slaves near a safe house, with 19th-century architecture and warm afternoon light.

Newark’s Role in the Underground Railroad

Explore Newark's significant contributions to the Underground Railroad.

4/12/2025•Fritz Dooley
The Prudential Building in Newark, showcasing its Art Deco architecture with detailed limestone and geometric designs, illuminated by golden hour light.

Historic Architecture: Newark’s Iconic Buildings

Dive into Newark's rich architectural heritage and iconic structures.

4/9/2025•Fritz Dooley
A historic street in Newark during the Industrial Revolution, featuring factories, carriages, and people in period clothing under a sunset.

Industrial Revolution: Newark's Transformation

Explore how the Industrial Revolution reshaped Newark's landscape and economy.

4/9/2025•Fritz Dooley
A vibrant historical scene of Newark during the Revolutionary War, showcasing patriots involved in protests and local activities against British rule, with colonial buildings and the Passaic River in the background.

Newark’s Role in the American Revolutionary War

Discover how Newark contributed to the American Revolutionary War.

4/9/2025•Fritz Dooley
A group of Puritan settlers in colonial attire arriving by the Passaic River, surrounded by green fields and a bright sky.

The Founding of Newark: A 17th Century Perspective

Explore the rich history of Newark's founding in the 17th century.

3/13/2025•Fritz Dooley