City directories are published books that contained lists of names and addresses for people in a specific town or city for a particular year. In 2008, elizabeth was named one of americas 50 greenest cities by popular science magazine, the only city in new jersey selected. The neighborhood also has crane square, the historic nugents tavern, and kellogg park and its proximity to newark airport. The recorded history of essex county begins in 1666, when 30 connecticut families headed by robert treat arrived to establish settlement along the banks of the passaic river in what is now the city of newark. As of the 2010 united states census, the city had a total population of 124,969. The elizabeth city hall, located in elizabeth, nj, provides municipal services for residents of elizabeth. The elizabeth local history and special collections department accepts donations of books, yearbooks, photographs, maps. The official web site for the state of new jersey a short. City of elizabeth 50 winfield scott plaza elizabeth, nj 07201. The organization proposes to research and document past events, places and individuals who played strategic roles.
The 1964 elizabeth, new jersey uprising lasted from august 11 to. Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. Read more about history books are nicebut new jersey brings the past to life. Elizabeth, new jersey simple english wikipedia, the free. Elizabeth, new jersey revolutionary war sites elizabeth historic. With elizabeth, authors jeanrae turner and richard koles have assembled a remarkable collection of vintage photographs of the city, documenting its history from 1665 to 1965.
Including the early history of union county edwin francis hatfield full view 1868. Strengthening community, building connections, enriching lives. To all city buildings to all city sponsored services to open a bank account in select banks to elizabeth public schools for the elizabeth police department banks that accept the elizabeth id may accept it as a. So much so that the book starts with a strange outline of buffalo weather. Including the early history of union county in entering upon his work, he found that but little was known, even by the people themselves, of their history. Click here to learn about more elizabeth avenue area attractions. Elizabeth at the crossroads is a selfguided walk through the streets of historic midtown elizabeth. The historic sites in elizabeth nj include the minuteman statue, boxwood hall, the. Local authors jeanrae turner, secretary of the union county historical society. The first capital of new jersey nj making of america. Elizabeth, new jersey population history 1860 2018. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. The organization proposes to research and document past events, places and individuals who played strategic roles in the shaping of the citys social, political and economic.
Elizabeth gilbert delivers a deliciously provocative novel with city of girls posted jun 15, 2019 elizabeth gilbert, of frenchtown, presents a magnificent world of time gone by in her ninth novel. Elizabeth, new jersey, the first state capital and the birthplace of princeton. These nationwide sources include many references to people who settled in new jersey. Edwin hatfield, history of elizabeth, new jersey carlisle, ma. Elizabeth, nj 07201 city of elizabeth official site. The federal writers project of the works progress administration for the state of new jersey new jersey a guide to its present and past newark. The historical society, elizabeth nj inc the society is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation devoted to the research and preservation of the citys history. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. City directories can help you to establish your ancestors residence in a certain place at a certain time, and they can give information about a persons occupation, home address, name of a spouse, and names of neighbors. After working days at elizabeth city hall, he would work evenings and weekends at the pharmacy. See more ideas about history, elizabeth new jersey and essex county.
Bayonne, nj 19221923 city directories allen county public library. The state rebounded during world war ii in the 1940s as new jerseys electronics and chemical industries began largescale operations. The culturally diverse city came to serve also as a crossroads for many commuting to jobs in newark and in new york city. The description of the seal of the city of elizabeth was included in a report adopted by the city council at its meeting held on december 27, 1934.
Welcome to our union county family history research page. Elizabeth avenue is known as one of the oldest streets in north america. Tracing immigrant origins introduces the principles, search strategies, and additional record types you can use to identify an immigrant ancestors original hometown. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. To all city buildings to all city sponsored services to open a bank account in select banks to elizabeth public schools for the elizabeth police department banks that. The town was not named for queen elizabeth i as many people may assume, but rather for elizabeth, wife of sir george carteret, one of the two original proprietors of the colony of new jersey.
Flemings book was my main source of information for the battle of. Skip to main content create an account increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about. From the days of elizabeth s founding, great men have walked the city s streets. Superfund sites, and industrial cleanup is an important issue in its cities. The first capital city of new jersey by jeanrae turner, richard t. Unfortunately, the great depression of the 1930s hit new jersey hard, bringing massive unemployment. The walkable midtown historical tours are full of monuments, landmarks and historical sites that allow visitors to glimpse back in time at different eras of the citys history. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Find 72 listings related to city of elizabeth in elizabeth on. Elizabeth is a city in union county, new jersey, united states. Elizabeth is both the largest city and the county seat of union county, in new jersey, united. Nj history books do you know the history of your town.
Elizabeth, city, seat 1857 of union county, northeastern new jersey, u. Founded in 1664, the city of elizabeth is rich with authentic history. How a fan of comic books transformed himself into a hollywood player. Like book ends, two churchesfirst presbyterian and st. The stories are based in southern ocean county, nj, but they range to high points of new jersey shore area history from the 1600s to the present. According to the city of elizabeth, more than 20 million shoppers. The public information office coordinates, provides information on, and photographsrecords all events happening around the city of elizabeth. The threeday uprising occurred simultaneously with a separate clash in nearby paterson, new jersey and both, according to the federal bureau of investigation fbi, were the aftershocks of the larger uprisings in new york city, new york july 1823, rochester, new york july 2425 and jersey city, new jersey august 24.
The city has a number of parks and recreation centers open to the public throughout elizabeth. Aug 27, 2003 elizabeth, new jersey is a city of firsts. Elizabeth gilbert delivers a deliciously provocative. Historic midtown and elizabeth avenue districts offer a startling array of historical sites, which bring the colonial history of the city to life. History of essex county, nj the county of essex, new jersey. Elizabeth was founded in 1665 by english settlers and originally called elizabethtown.
Elizabeth is bestknown as the home of jersey gardens mall, new jerseys largest outlet mall. Elizabeths hospital and elizabeth general hospital incorp. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. The building houses government offices, including the elizabeth legislative body, and provides public records, government services, and information about elizabeth services. United states emigration and immigration lists several important sources for finding information about immigrants. The elizabeth river runs into newark bay in elizabeth.
Elizabethtown, named in honor of the wife of sir george carteret, was established on the banks of the elizabeth river. Elizabeth, new jersey is as large as it has ever been. Apply to student employment, sales representative, counter person and more. Settlement began in 1664 with the purchase of land from. Timeline welcome to the historical society of elizabeth. I have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. City of elizabeth 50 winfield scott plaza elizabeth, nj 07201 main phone. Arcadia publishing, aug 27, 2003 history 160 pages. Elizabethtown thrived with a population of 700 and the city became the first capital of new jersey. A pictorial history by charles aquilina, richard koles, and jeanrae turner donning, 1982 elizabeth.
New jersey has been a leader in industrial research and development since the establishment in 1876 of thomas edisons research facility in menlo park. In 1664 a band of english immigrants established the city of elizabethtown, the oldest. John had a distinguished career as both a public servant and licensed pharmacist. Any inquiries by the media or press on incidents in elizabeth are also covered by the public information office. Jan 17, 2019 elizabeth at the crossroads is a selfguided walk through the streets of historic midtown elizabeth. What had been previously published was exceedingly meagre, and much of it quite erroneous. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. In 1864, new jersey was one of only three states that did not support abraham lincolns reelection as president. Showing that part of the free borough and town of elizabeth, which is now the site of the city of elizabeth. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of elizabeth, nj grew from 128,042 to 129,363, a 1.
The original elizabethtown tract was much larger than the modern city of elizabeth. Undoubtedly, there are other city directories for this locality that are not listed here. Many collections in local history have been enhanced by donations from elizabeth residents and their descendants from all over the country. Elizabeth, new jersey revolutionary war sites elizabeth. The first capital of new jersey nj making of america by jeanrae turner and richard t. The elizabeth local history and special collections department accepts donations of books, yearbooks, photographs, maps, postcards, documents and other artifacts or memorabilia.
Our goal is to identify all city directories in all repositories. With histories of lives, families, and landmarks, stafford chronicles vividly reconstructs different ways. In 2008, elizabeth was named one of americas 50 greenest cities by popular science magazine, the only city in. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your union county ancestors. New jersey, elizabeth, city of elizabeth, government access tv, community media, peg, youtube. Showing that part of the free borough and town of elizabeth, which is now the site of. The long history of heavy industry in new jersey has left the state with the largest inventory of u. If you would like to participate in identifying the listings of your local library, society, or archives, or if you know of any online transcriptions, please contact us. Tourist attractions in elizabeth, new jersey usa today.