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Overview

Published 1991; digitized and republished June 2024

For preparers of New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places nominations; cultural resource surveys; archaeological site forms.

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Summary

[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Created by NJ AI Assistant (GPT-4o) and edited by NJHPO staff.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”hpo-callout-text”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”hpo-intro-paragraph”]Between 1910 and 1945, New Jersey continued to undergo changes due to industrialization, urbanization and agricultural development. New Jersey still had a largely agricultural economy at the beginning of the century, but by the end of the Second World War it was a more industrial and urban state. The state’s economy saw a boost from World War I, with a boom in industries like munitions, textiles and shipbuilding. This led to the creation of new communities to house the growing number of workers in cities like Kearny, Camden and Newark.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]As during the last century, transportation advancements continued to drive New Jersey’s transformation. The rise of automobiles and the expansion of highways and railroads connected rural areas to cities, making transportation of goods and people more efficient. Key infrastructure developments, such as the construction of the Delaware River Bridge and the Holland Tunnel, facilitated movement and further supported urban growth.

Agriculture remained important, but the focus shifted towards more specialized farming with new machinery and techniques increasing productivity. The number of farms decreased, but the average size of farms grew. During this period, New Jersey earned its nickname of the “Garden State” for its production of fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, peaches and blueberries.

The context also highlights the impact of immigration and urbanization. A large influx of immigrants provided a labor force that fueled industrial growth, especially in cities like Newark, Trenton and Camden. These urban areas became centers of commerce, banking and industry, with significant developments in downtown areas.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]

Selected properties

Each entry in this series of historic-period contexts divides sample historic properties by types and themes. In this context, these include:

1. Educational
2. Recreational/Cultural
3. Religious
4. Institutional/Government
5. Landscape Architecture
6. Transportation

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