Newark's Last Fifteen Years, 1904-1919. The Story in Outline

Designed as a handy reference, this outline gathers the most‑asked‑for facts about Newark between 1904 and 1919. Library staff compiled the material after finding few reliable sources, turning brief typed statements on topics such as water supply, sewers, parks, hospitals and street cleaning into a single, alphabetically arranged guide. Contributions from a local newspaper editor and the city’s school system give the work a community‑focused flavor that still feels fresh today.

In just fifteen years the city underwent dramatic change, and the book walks listeners through milestones like the construction of a new City Hall and Court House, the opening of the Hudson and Manhattan tubes, and the launch of the Public Service Terminal. It also highlights civic campaigns—Safety First, vacant‑lot cultivation, school banks—and large‑scale projects such as the Passaic Valley Sewer and the birth of Port Newark. Because the information is organized by subject, it’s easy to dip in and out, making it a useful companion for anyone curious about early‑20th‑century urban growth.