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    History of Newark, New Jersey - Wikipedia

    Newark was founded in 1666 by Connecticut Puritans led by Robert Treat from the New Haven Colony to avoid losing political power to others not of their own church after the union of the Connecticut and New Haven colonies. It was the third settlement founded in New Jersey, after Bergen, New Netherland … See more

    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 population grew with various waves of … See more

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    Newark was bustling in the early-to-mid-20th century. Market and Broad Streets served as a center of retail commerce for the region, anchored … See more

    Problems existed underneath the industrial hum. In 1930, a city commissioner told the Optimists, a local booster club:
    Newark is not like the … See more

    The 1970s and 1980s brought continued decline. Middle class residents of all races continued to flee the city. Certain pockets of the city developed … See more

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    Newark's rapid growth began in the early 19th century, much of it due to a Massachusetts transplant named Seth Boyden. Boyden came to Newark in 1815, and immediately … See more

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    On July 12, 1967, a taxi driver named John Smith was violently injured while respectfully accepting arrest. A crowd gathered outside the police station where Smith was detained. Due to miscommunication, the crowd believed Smith had died in … See more

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    The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, which opened in the downtown area in 1997 at a cost of $180 million, was seen by many as the first step in the city's road to revival, and brought in people to Newark who … See more

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    Founded in Newark in 1840, the Ballantine Brewing plants covered 12 acres in the1880’s, making it the sixth largest brewer in the nation. The city was also known for its cider and quarries. In the 1800’s, the city’s industrial boom was …

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    Newark, City (pop., 2020: 311,549) and port of entry, northeastern New Jersey, U.S., west of New York City. It was founded in 1666 by Puritans and was chartered as a township in 1693. It was the site of the College of New Jersey …

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    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, has made the city's waterfront an integral part of the …

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    Aug 29, 2022 · Newark is considered one of the country's oldest cities, as it was founded by Puritan theocrats led by Robert Treat in 1666. Based on the Newark Tract, Newark was organized as a New Jersey township on October 31, 1693.

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