National Register of Historic Places

Newark Penn Station and Dock Bridge (Boundary Increase)

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
Listed
November 21, 2012
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
12000951

About this property

Newark Penn Station is an intermodal passenger station in Newark, New Jersey. One of the New York metropolitan area's major transportation hubs, Newark Penn Station is served by multiple rail and bus carriers, making it the seventh busiest rail station in the United States, and the fourth busiest in the New York City metropolitan area. Located at Raymond Plaza between Market Street and Raymond Boulevard, the station is served by three NJ Transit commuter rail lines, the Newark Light Rail, the PATH rapid transit system, and all 10 of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor services, including the Acela. The station is also Newark's main intercity bus terminal; it is served by carriers Greyhound, Bolt, and Fullington Trailways. Additionally, it is served by 33 local and regional bus lines operated by NJ Transit Bus Operations.

Location

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
40.73714, -74.16208

Categories

ARCHITECTURETRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Dock Bridge
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0.1 mi
St. John's Church
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0.2 mi
Pennsylvania Station
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0.2 mi
Second Reformed Dutch Church
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0.3 mi
Home Office Building
Industrial
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Paulus Hook Aug 19 1779
1779Revolutionary War
4.5 mi

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When was Newark Penn Station and Dock Bridge (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?

Newark Penn Station and Dock Bridge (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Newark Penn Station and Dock Bridge (Boundary Increase)?

Newark Penn Station and Dock Bridge (Boundary Increase) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Newark Penn Station and Dock Bridge (Boundary Increase)?

The period of significance for Newark Penn Station and Dock Bridge (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the industrial era.

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