Forest Hill

by Catharine Longendyck, Kathleen P. Galop

Overview

Forest Hill, located in the North Ward of Newark, overlooks the Passaic River to the east and Branch Brook Park to the west. This desirable residential area is filled with large homes representing a variety of architectural styles, from Richardsonian Romanesque to Craftsman. In the mid-1800s, three major landowners acquired most of the former farmland on the northern edge of Newark. These men built mansions for themselves and modest housing for those who worked in their nearby plants. With easy commuting access to downtown Newark and New York City, the Forest Hill neighborhood was marketed to wealthy professionals. One local landmark is the old Tiffany factory. A 52-block area of Forest Hill has been designated a National Historic District and is listed in the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places. Forest Hill showcases the rich architectural and community history of this Newark neighborhood.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467120609
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	01/20/2014
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Catharine Longendyck is a retired corporate executive who has lived in Forest Hill most of her life. Kathleen P. Galop is an attorney and principal of a historic preservation consulting firm. Together, they previously coauthored Arcadia Publishing's Branch Brook Park. Images within the pages of Forest Hill were acquired from longtime residents and other collections.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 The Legend of Woodside 9

2 From Farmland to Mansions 21

3 Ghosts of Mansions Lost 51

4 Notable Residences 61

5 Neighboring Landmarks 87

6 From Horses to Engines 99

7 Forest Hill Residents of Note 111

8 A Preservation Success Story 119

Bibliography 127