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 …

4 days ago · Newark, city and port, Essex county, northeastern New Jersey, U.S. It lies on the west bank of the Passaic River and on Newark Bay, 8 miles (13 km) west of lower Manhattan …

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 …

The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Newark, New Jersey, United States. 1710s - Sydenham House and Plume House (residences) built (approximate date). 1712 - Harrison …

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 …

Founded by a group of disciplined Puritans, Newark is often called the City of Churches for the plethora of churches found in the area. The New Haven Colony founders, Puritans who had fled...

From the History of the City of Newark, NJ, published in 1913 by the Lewis Historical Publishing Co., NY: The two new English owners knew that they must have colonists, and they set about …

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 …

6 days ago · 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 a …

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 …