TOUR NEWARK WITH LIZ DEL TUFO:
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Upcoming:
LIVING IN NEWARK
Sept. 18, 2011
New Jersey's largest city offers a variety of living opportunities not found in the outlying suburbs and the Newark Preservation and Landmarks Committee invite you to explore that diversity...
Tour first stop will be at the "Button Factory" (boxes of buttons can still be found in the basement), this turn of the century factory in Newark's Ironbound neighborhood, has been converted to an art gallery and loft apartments. We will tour the gallery, a resident loft, and a loft in progress.
On to downtown and 1180 Raymond Blvd., one of the great skyscrapers built just prior to the world depression of 1929. This magnificent building has been converted to apartments and we will visit an apartment and the amenities afforded residents.
On to the James Street Commons Historic District where we will visit a turn of the century townhouse. From the Commons we travel to the Central Ward and tour a carriage house, built in
1871, and it's garden. A short ride to public housing of 2011 where we will have a guided tour led by an employee of the Newark Housing Authority who will explain the Authority's new concepts of providing affordable housing.
Tour in the Forest Hill Historic District, Newark's prime residential neighborhood, with a visit to a 100 year old Georgian home where refreshments will be served.
The tour will leave from the Newark Museum parking lot at 12 noon and return at 6:15. The cost of the tour is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. RSVP: 973 622 4910
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NEW YEARS EVE TOUR OF NEWARK CHURCHES
Dec. 31, 2011
As the third oldest major city in the United States, Newark is a city of churches. From the city's founding in 1666 religious groups built their houses of worship with these churches still serving and enhancing the Newark community. This tour will tour some of the most beautiful and most historic churches decorated in their Christmas splendor.
Our first stop will be the First Baptist Peddie Memorial, designed by William Halsey Wood, built in 1890, Byzantine-Romanesque in style with mysterious half hidden faces embedded in the Celtic like cornices adding to the building's intrigue. The building's interior is a masterpiece of carved wood and stone.
Down Broad St. to Grace Episcopal Church, built in 1848, designed by Richard Upjohn who designed Trinity Cathedral in New York City. After our tour of this beautiful building we will be treated to a organ recital.
Up to the northern part of the city and the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Started in 1900 and consecrated in 1954, it is the fifth largest church in North America. Italian marble art work and stained glass windows imported from Germany, the beauty of this building is enhanced by it's holiday decorations.
We will end our day at St. Lucy's Roman Catholic Church, built in 1928 for and by the Italian population of the old first ward, it is a tribute to the faith of it's congregation. In the 1950's urban renewal destroyed the neighborhood, but the people stayed faithful to the parish and, despite the deterioration of the neighborhood, the church was never forced to close it's doors. The highlight of our visit will be the nativity scene depicting an Italian village preparing for the birth of Christ. Our visit will end in the "Museum of the Old First Ward" enjoying a champagne reception to toast the new year.
Leaving the parking lot of the Newark Museum at 1PM, returning by 5:30PM. $30 for members and $35 for non members. RSVP 973 622 4910
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Sunday May 1 at 1-3pm:
“Preservation and Adaptive
Reuse of Synagogues in the US”
A lecture and slideshow presentation by Mark Gordon. Mr. Gordon, who is a board member of both the Greater Newark Conservancy and Newark Preservation & Landmarks Committee will present information on historical periods of synagogue architecture from colonial days to the 20th century with special emphasis on structures that remain standing either for Jewish worship or a newly-defined use. The Jewish Museum of New Jersey at historic Congregation Ahavas Sholom ~ 145 Broadway, Newark, NJ ~ free on-site parking, Light refreshments will be served or information regarding these events call at (973) 698-8489 or email us at info@jewishmuseumnj.org. For directions click here: www.jewishmuseumnj.org
Reuse of Synagogues in the US”
A lecture and slideshow presentation by Mark Gordon. Mr. Gordon, who is a board member of both the Greater Newark Conservancy and Newark Preservation & Landmarks Committee will present information on historical periods of synagogue architecture from colonial days to the 20th century with special emphasis on structures that remain standing either for Jewish worship or a newly-defined use. The Jewish Museum of New Jersey at historic Congregation Ahavas Sholom ~ 145 Broadway, Newark, NJ ~ free on-site parking, Light refreshments will be served or information regarding these events call at (973) 698-8489 or email us at info@jewishmuseumnj.org. For directions click here: www.jewishmuseumnj.org
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A TRIBUTE TO: Stanley Winters
May 7, 2011 -- 1pm
Newark Public Library...
Contact Library for more details
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NEWARK PRESERVATION and LANDMARKS COMMITTEE
37th Annual Awards Event
May 19, 2011 5:30 -7:30 pm
Honoring
The Greater Newark Conservancy
and Historic Preservation Advocate
Anthony Schuman
Greater Newark Conservancy, 32 Prince Street, Newark 07103 - 973.642.4646
ADMISSION: $15 / Members;
Non-Members $20 or $10 if you join that night
Student Admission $5 /or Student Membership $10 (with student ID)
Learn move about the Conservancy and get directions:
