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69-564: Although a temporary pontoon bridge to Elizabeth, New Jersey was built by the British during the Revolution , Staten Island was usually accessible only by ferry to New Jersey or by private boat. It was not until 1810 that regular ferry service was established to Manhattan . As early as 1850, campaigns for a bridge to Bayonne, New Jersey were begun by some summer residents of the island, although opposed by many permanent residents. In 1870

138-524: A countywide basis are: Clerk Joanne Rajoppi (D, Union Township, 2025), Sheriff Peter Corvelli (D, Kenilworth , 2026) and Surrogate Christopher E. Hudak (D, Clark , 2027). Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge The Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Railroad Bridge is a rail vertical-lift bridge connecting Elizabethport, New Jersey , and the Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island , New York, United States. The bridge

207-436: A household in the city was $ 35,175, and the median income for a family was $ 38,370. Males had a median income of $ 30,757 versus $ 23,931 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,114. About 15.6% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over. Since World War II , Elizabeth has seen its transportation facilities grow;

276-446: A population of 137,298, an increase of 12,329 (+9.9%) from the 2010 census count of 124,969, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,401 (3.7%) from the 120,568 counted in the 2000 census . The Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 135,829 for 2023, making it the 207th-most populous city in the nation and the fifth-most populous municipality of any type in the state, falling behind Lakewood Township , where

345-426: A staggered basis with elections held in even-numbered years. The mayor and the three council members elected at-large come up for election together in leap years and two years later the six members who are elected from each of Elizabeth's six wards are all up for election. As of 2024 , the city's Mayor is Democrat Chris Bollwage , a lifelong resident of Elizabeth who is serving his eighth term as Mayor, serving

414-794: A staggered basis with three seats coming up for election each year, with an appointed County Manager overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county. At an annual reorganization meeting held in the beginning of January, the board selects a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members. As of 2024 , Union County's County Commissioners are: Rebecca Williams ( D , Plainfield , 2025), Joesph Bodek (D, Linden , 2026), James E. Baker Jr. (D, Rahway , 2024), Michele Delisfort (D, Union Township , 2026), Sergio Granados (D, Elizabeth , 2025), Bette Jane Kowalski (D, Cranford , 2025), Vice Chair Lourdes M. Leon (D, Elizabeth, 2026), Alexander Mirabella (D, Fanwood , 2024) and Chair Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded (D, Westfield , 2024). Constitutional officers elected on

483-570: A term of office that ends December 31, 2024. City Council members are Council President Carlos L. Torres (First Ward; D, 2026), Carlos Cedeño (Fourth Ward; D, 2026), Frank J. Cuesta (at-large; D, 2024), William Gallman Jr. (Fifth Ward; D, 2026), Nelson Gonzalez (Second Ward; D, 2026), Manny Grova Jr. (at-large; D, 2024), Kevin Kiniery (Third Ward; D, 2026), Frank O. Mazza (Sixth Ward; D, 2026), and Patricia Perkins-Auguste (at-large; D, 2024). Bollwage, who has served as mayor of Elizabeth since 1992,

552-573: Is a current plan to develop the former Interbake Foods facility into shopping and residential townhouses and condominiums. This community contains many larger one and two-family homes that have been rebuilt over the past decade. North Elizabeth also features many well-kept apartment houses and condominium units on and around North Avenue that are home to professionals who work in New York or the area. The only Benedictine women's community in New Jersey

621-469: Is a ship channel. The bridge is normally kept in the raised position (open to shipping), lowering to allow the passage of trains. As of 2018, U.S. Coast Guard regulations limit lowering the bridge to two 15-minute periods per day, with advance warning and restrictions on lowering during high tide. Conrail, which services Staten Island with one train a day, has stated that they do not see this limitation affecting current rail traffic levels, but it could become

690-541: Is a waterway that courses through the city for 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and is largely channelized, before draining into the Arthur Kill . Midtown , also occasionally known as Uptown, is the main commercial district and a historic section as well. It includes the First Presbyterian Church and St. John's Episcopal Church , and its St. John's Episcopal Churchyard . The First Presbyterian Church

759-583: Is also home of the DeCavalcante crime family , one of the most infamous Mafia families in the United States. The Point, formally known as the Crossroads, is centrally located and defined by New Point Road and Division Street. It is close to Midtown and contains many new affordable two-family homes, apartment houses and is undergoing a transformation. The former Elizabeth General Hospital site

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828-462: Is attributed to James Keighry of the Isle of Kerry, Ireland. He owned a business facing the square formed at the junction of Jackson, Madison, Chestnut and Magnolia Avenues. The approximate borders of this neighborhood extended north from East Grand Street to Flora Street and from Walnut to Division Street. Developed by Edward N. Kellogg, many of the streets were named after family and friends. Keighry Head

897-507: Is currently being demolished and awaiting a new development. Home to St. Mary's and the "Hilltoppers", this area once was lined with mansions. Its approximate borders were South Broad Street to Grier Avenue and Pearl Street to what is now US 1&9. During its development in the 1860s it was the most fashionable area of the city to live. It is now a quiet middle class community experiencing a re-development with many new condominiums. Developed by Edward J. Grassman, Westminster got its name from

966-463: Is derived from its dependence on businesses catering to seagoing ventures. It was a thriving center of commerce between the 1660s through the middle of the 20th century. This area has had a great deal of improvement since 2000. Many homes have been renovated or been replaced with new, more ornate structures. Federal housing projects that stood for decades along First Street have been demolished and replaced with low to moderate income housing. The waterfront

1035-736: Is governed within the Faulkner Act , formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law, under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government. The city is one of 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide that use this form of government. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the City Council. The Elizabeth City Council includes nine members, who are elected to serve four-year terms of office on

1104-613: Is home to new town homes and two-family homes (duplexes). The area was once three distinct neighborhoods: Buckeye, Diamondville, and New Mexico. It was the US home of the Singer Manufacturing Company , makers of Singer sewing machines, which constructed a 1,400,000-square-foot (130,000 m ) facility on a 32-acre (13 ha) site in 1873. Shortly after it opened, the factory manufactured the majority of all sewing machines worldwide. With 6,000 employees working there in

1173-540: Is home to the Bayway Refinery , a Phillips 66 refining facility that supplies petroleum -based products to the New York /New Jersey area, producing approximately 230,000 barrels (37,000 m ) per day. Celadon, a mixed-use development containing 14 glass skyscrapers, offices, retail, a hotel, boardwalk and many other amenities is proposed to border the east side of The Mills at Jersey Gardens , directly on

1242-477: Is located at Saint Walburga Monastery on North Broad Street. Peterstown (also known as "The Burg") is a middle/working-class neighborhood in the southeastern part of the city. Its borders run west of Atlantic Street to South Spring Street from 1st Avenue to the Elizabeth River. Its name is derived from John Peters, who owned most of the land with George Peters. They divided the land and developed it during

1311-518: Is located close to Midtown, containing affordable one and two-family homes, and apartment houses, convenient to the Midtown shopping district, and transportation. The North End, also known as "North Elizabeth", is a diverse working-class neighborhood. The borders are approximately the Arch north to the city line between North Broad Street and US 1&9. It was developed mostly in the 1920s for workers in

1380-835: The 13th Congressional District , a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 8th congressional district is represented by Rob Menendez ( D , Jersey City ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For

1449-557: The 2000 United States census there were 120,568 people, 40,482 households, and 28,175 families residing in the city. The population density was 9,865.5 inhabitants per square mile (3,809.1/km ). There were 42,838 housing units at an average density of 3,505.2 per square mile (1,353.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 55.78% White , 19.98% Black or African American , 0.48% Native American , 2.35% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 15.51% from other races , and 5.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 49.46% of

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1518-618: The 2024-2025 session , the 20th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Joseph Cryan ( D , Union Township ) and in the General Assembly by Reginald Atkins (D, Roselle ) and Annette Quijano (D, Elizabeth ). Union County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners , whose nine members are elected at-large to three-year terms of office on

1587-719: The Duesenberg automobile plant (later Durant Auto, Burry Biscuits and Interbake Foods). The area was heavily settled by the Irish and then Portuguese. The North End has easy access to New York City and Newark via its own NJ Transit train station , Routes 1 and 9 and the New Jersey Turnpike . The neighborhood also has Crane Square, the Historic Nugents Tavern, and Kellogg Park, and is within close proximity to Newark Liberty International Airport . There

1656-780: The Goethals Bridge , which spans the Arthur Kill to Staten Island can be found here. A small section of the neighborhood was isolated with both the completion of the Goethals Bridge in 1928 and the construction of the New Jersey Turnpike in the 1950s. Downtown / E-Port (a.k.a. The Port and Elizabethport) is the oldest neighborhood in Elizabeth. It consists of a collection of old world Elizabethan, new American colonial-style houses and apartment buildings that stretch east of 7th Street to its shores. The name

1725-684: The Latino population was 65%. The 2010 United States census counted 124,969 people, 41,596 households, and 29,325 families in the city. The population density was 10,144.1 per square mile (3,916.7/km ). There were 45,516 housing units at an average density of 3,694.7 per square mile (1,426.5/km ). The racial makeup was 54.65% (68,292) White , 21.08% (26,343) Black or African American , 0.83% (1,036) Native American , 2.08% (2,604) Asian , 0.04% (52) Pacific Islander , 16.72% (20,901) from other races , and 4.59% (5,741) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 59.50% (74,353) of

1794-629: The New York State Legislature passed a bill authorizing a swing-span bridge from New Brighton, Staten Island to Ellis Island via Robbins Reef . A charter was granted to the Staten Island Bridge Company, but the project was eventually abandoned due to fiscal constraints. The proposal to build a railroad bridge over the Arthur Kill existed from at least 1886, when Erastus Wiman , a developer who

1863-639: The Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is one of the busiest ports in the world, as is Newark Liberty International Airport , located in both Newark and Elizabeth. Elizabeth also features Little Jimmy's Italian Ices (since 1932), The Mills At Jersey Gardens outlet mall , Loews Theater , and the Elizabeth Center , which generate millions of dollars in revenue. Companies based in Elizabeth included New England Motor Freight . Together with Linden , Elizabeth

1932-538: The Secretary of War . The approved bridge was designed by Charles Ackenheit (or Ackenheil), the chief engineer for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The cost was approximately $ 500,000. Construction occurred from 1887 to 1889 and the bridge opened with ceremony on January 1, 1890. It was also called the "Achter Kill Bridge" after the alternate spelling and pronunciation of Arthur Kill. At the time of its completion, it

2001-530: The 1870s, it employed the largest number of workers at a single facility in 1873. The company moved out of Elizabeth in 1982. Elizabeth Marina, which was once filled with trash and debris along its walkway, was also restored. It is the site of year-round celebrations from a Hispanic festival in late spring to the lighting of a Christmas tree in winter. Living conditions in this area continue to improve year after year. Historically, there were immigrant communities centered around Christian churches. The Slavic community

2070-482: The 1960s. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 13.66 square miles (35.37 km ), including 12.32 square miles (31.91 km ) of land and 1.34 square miles (3.46 km ) of water (9.78%). Elizabeth is bordered to the southwest by Linden , to the west by Roselle and Roselle Park , to the northwest by Union and Hillside , to the north by Newark (in Essex County ). To

2139-491: The 70-foot high (21.34 m) bridge proposed by the Pennsylvania Railroad, the bridge was built only 32 feet (9.75 m) above Arthur Kill at low water. This would necessitate frequent openings, especially in later years after the kill was dredged and numerous ocean-going ships needed to pass through the strait. In 1952, for example, the bridge was required to be open to allow 13,346 ships to pass. The span

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2208-542: The American Revolution in Elizabeth. On March 13, 1855, the City of Elizabeth was created by an act of the New Jersey Legislature , combining and replacing both Elizabeth Borough (which dated back to 1740) and Elizabeth Township (which had been formed in 1693), subject to the results of a referendum held on March 27, 1855. On March 19, 1857, the city became part of the newly created Union County. Portions of

2277-611: The Arthur Kill Railroad Lift Bridge and the North Shore branch from CSX . In December 2004, NYCEDC and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced a $ 72 million project to rehabilitate the bridge and reactivate freight rail service on Staten Island . Repairs included repainting the steel and rehabilitating the lift mechanism. The bridge was painted royal blue in an homage to

2346-745: The B&;O. The rehabilitation project was completed in June 2006. On October 4, 2006, a train crossed the bridge for the first time in 16 years. It was a single locomotive which took on switching duties at the New York Container Terminal , also known by its old name, Howland Hook. On April 2, 2007, normal operations involving garbage removal from the Staten Island Transfer Station started, which would result in an estimated 90,000 annual truck loads diverted from

2415-505: The Elizabeth River and the Arthur Kill, it has maintained a strong Polish community for years. Developed at the turn of the 20th century, many of the area residents once worked at the refinery which straddles both Elizabeth and Linden. There are unique ethnic restaurants, bars, and stores along Bayway, and a variety of houses of worship. Housing styles are older and well maintained. There are many affordable two to four-family housing units, and multiple apartment complexes. The western terminus of

2484-633: The New York City skyline, dot the edge of this neighborhood and are accessible to the Elizabeth station . The neighborhood area forms a "V" from its approximate borders of the Central Railroad tracks to Rahway Avenue. The Elmora section of Elizabeth is home to a large Modern Orthodox community. The Jewish Educational Center of Elizabeth was founded in 1941 by a Latvian-born rabbi, Pinchas Mordechai Teitz , who arrived to lecture in to

2553-521: The Port Newark Bay. Groundbreaking was scheduled for the summer of 2008 on the ferry, roads and parking, and construction was planned to continue for at least twelve years. As of 2021 this project has not started construction and there is no recent news about Celadon, so it is assumed that this project has been canceled Portions of the city are part of an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ), one of 32 zones covering 37 municipalities statewide. Elizabeth

2622-633: The Staten Island port of embarkation piers. Also, in October 1957, a train carrying Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip from Washington to the Staten Island Ferry during a state visit crossed the bridge. In late 1952, the swing span was turned by heavy winds and could not be closed for some time. At other times at least one ship crashed into the bridge, and there was at least one case where boats collided while navigating under

2691-482: The United States Navy in Elizabeth, beginning with the launch of USS Holland (SS-1) in 1897. These pioneering naval craft (known as A-Class) were developed at Lewis Nixon's Crescent Shipyard in Elizabeth between the years 1896–1903. Elizabeth grew in parallel to its sister city of Newark for many years, but has been more successful in retaining a middle-class presence and was mostly spared riots in

2760-544: The bridge were representatives of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Erastus Wiman. Opposed to the proposed location were Senator Chase, representing the Pennsylvania Railroad , and I. L. Fisher of the Bee Towing Company. The opponents preferred building a 70-foot high (21.34 m) bridge near Buckwheat Island , about one mile (1.6 km) south of the proposed location. The Board reported to

2829-786: The bridge, and the North Shore branch of rail service went through a series of owners. The three companies that owned the North Branch were B&O Railroad , CSX , and the Delaware Otsego Corporation . They saw the bridge as excess property. The last freight train went over the Arthur Kill Lift Bridge in 1990, and North Shore branch service ceased to operate until 2007. In 1994, the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) purchased

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2898-592: The bridge. By the 1950s the bridge was considered outdated and a hazard to navigation. A replacement bridge, the Arthur Kill Vertical Lift Bridge , was built 150 feet (45.7 m) away from the Arthur Kill Bridge. The new bridge, financed primarily by the federal government, had a center span 58 feet (17.7 m) longer than the old bridge, with no center pier, and its clearance was more than 100 feet (30.5 m) higher than

2967-593: The city were taken to form Linden Township on March 4, 1861. The first major industry, the Singer Sewing Machine Company came to Elizabeth and employed as many as 2,000 people. In 1895, it saw one of the first car companies , when Electric Carriage and Wagon Company was founded to manufacture the Electrobat , joined soon by another electric car builder, Andrew L. Riker . The Electric Boat Company got its start building submarines for

3036-507: The city's largest residential estates of the Tudor style and was inhabited by many residents who traced their ancestry to England. This neighborhood borders Hillside with the Elizabeth River running its border creating a dramatic splash of greenery and rolling hills off of North Avenue, near Liberty Hall. Residents use this area for recreation, whether it is at the newly christened Phil Rizzuto Park area, or for bird watching or for sunbathing by

3105-473: The city's then-small Orthodox community in the 1930s. The northwestern part of Elmora is known as Elmora Hills. It is a strongly middle- to upper-middle-class neighborhood. Originally called Shearerville, the name Elmora came from the developers of the area, the El Mora Land Company. This area was annexed from Union Township , returning to Elizabeth in the early part of the 20th century. This

3174-565: The docks and shipyards, as well as several drydocks. The area's developer was Edward N. Kellogg, who also laid out the neighborhood in Keighry Head. Frog Hollow contains older-style, more affordable homes, rentals, and some quality restaurants in a working-class community. The statue honoring former Mayor Mack on Elizabeth Avenue is a landmark in the community. Frog Hollow is also convenient to the Veteran's Memorial Waterfront Park. Its name

3243-548: The east the city is across Newark Bay from Bayonne in Hudson County and the Arthur Kill from Staten Island , New York . The borders of Elizabeth, Bayonne, and Staten Island meet at one point on Shooters Island , of which 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) of the island is owned by Elizabeth, though the island is managed by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation . The Elizabeth River

3312-417: The end of the 19th century. The area was once predominantly occupied by its earliest settlers, who were German, and during the 1920s was gentrified by newly immigrated Italians. Peterstown has clean, quiet streets and has many affordable housing opportunities with a "village" feel. The area contains the historic Union Square, which is home to produce stands, meat markets, fresh fish and poultry stores. Peterstown

3381-585: The first capital of New Jersey. During the American Revolutionary War , Elizabethtown was continually attacked by British forces based on Manhattan and Staten Island , culminating in the Battle of Springfield which decisively defeated British attempts to gain New Jersey. After independence, it was from Elizabethtown that George Washington embarked by boat to Manhattan for his 1789 inauguration. There are numerous memorials and monuments of

3450-719: The nearby Goethals Bridge . On October 4, 2007, New York Container Terminal, which operates Howland Hook, announced the opening of on-dock rail service called ExpressRail via the bridge, with regular service by Conrail (CRCX), CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads. In 2013, Reworld signed a contract with the New York City Sanitation Department to barge containers of solid waste from transfer stations in Queens and Manhattan to New York Container Terminal where they will be transferred to rail cars for shipment to Covanta waste to energy plants. Arthur Kill

3519-523: The old span. The new bridge was inaugurated in August 1959, and the Arthur Kill Bridge was then removed; its granite piers had to be blasted away. Elizabeth, New Jersey Elizabeth is a city in and the county seat of Union County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . As of the 2020 United States census , the city retained its ranking as the state's fourth-most-populous city behind neighboring Newark , Jersey City , and Paterson , with

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3588-562: The population that year was estimated to be 139,866. Elizabeth, originally called " Elizabethtown " and part of the Elizabethtown Tract , was founded in 1664 by English settlers. The town was not named for Queen Elizabeth I as many people may assume, but rather for Elizabeth, wife of Sir George Carteret , one of the two original Proprietors of the colony of New Jersey . She was the daughter of Philippe de Carteret II, 3rd Seigneur de Sark and Anne Dowse. The town served as

3657-435: The population. Colombia is the nation of birth for the highest number of foreign-born inhabitants of Elizabeth; it was the birthplace of 8,731 Elizabeth residents as of the 2000 Census. This exceeded the combined total of 8,214 for Mexican and Central American immigrants. It also far exceeded the next highest single nation count of Cuba at 5,812. The highest number for a non-Spanish speaking country and third highest overall

3726-413: The population. Elizabeth had the tenth-highest percentage of Hispanic residents among municipalities in New Jersey in 2010. Of the 41,596 households, 37.0% had children under the age of 18; 39.2% were married couples living together; 22.0% had a female householder with no husband present and 29.5% were non-families. Of all households, 23.5% were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who

3795-501: The river. It is one of the more affluent areas of Elizabeth. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and cool to cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Elizabeth straddles the boundary between a humid subtropical climate and a hot-summer humid continental climate . In 2019, the foreign-born population in the city was 46.6% of the total population, and

3864-594: The world, with two 215-foot (66 m) towers and a 558-foot (170 m) truss span that allows a 500-foot (152 m) channel. It clears mean high water by 31 feet (9.45 m) when closed and 135 feet (41 m) when lifted. After the bridge opened in 1959 upon having replaced the Arthur Kill Bridge, rail traffic declined due to loss of manufacturing facilities on Staten Island. Bethlehem Steel closed in 1960, U.S. Gypsum in 1972, U.S. Lines- Howland Hook Marine Terminal in 1986, and Procter and Gamble in 1991. A shift to truck traffic also reduced rail traffic over

3933-425: Was $ 43,770 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 1,488) and the median family income was $ 46,891 (+/− $ 1,873). Males had a median income of $ 32,268 (+/− $ 1,205) versus $ 27,228 (+/− $ 1,427) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $ 19,196 (+/− $ 604). About 14.7% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over. As of

4002-453: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.45. In the city the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males. The median income for

4071-548: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.43. 25.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 98.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 96.8 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income

4140-528: Was Portugal, whose native-born immigrants numbered 4,544. The next largest groups were Salvadoran immigrants numbering 4,043, Peruvians at 3,591 and Dominican immigrants, of whom there were 3,492. There were 40,482 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 19.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who

4209-575: Was a battleground for the American Revolution. Located here are also the 1931 Art Deco Hersh Tower, the Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy , and the Ritz Theatre which has been operating since 1926. Midtown/Uptown includes the area once known as "Brittanville" which contained many English type gardens. Bayway is located in the southern part of the city and borders the City of Linden. From US 1&9 and Allen Street, between

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4278-547: Was built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in 1959 to replace the Arthur Kill Bridge , a swing bridge opened in 1890. It contains a single track that is used mainly to carry garbage out of New York City , as well as to transport freight to destinations in western Staten Island. The bridge parallels the Goethals Bridge , which carries Interstate 278 . It has the longest lift span of any vertical-lift bridge in

4347-666: Was centered by Sts. Peter and Paul Byzantine, the Lithuanian community attended Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic and the Polish community attended St. Adalbert Roman Catholic Church which still stands. St. Patrick Church, originally Irish, dominates the 'Port; the cornerstone for the second and current building was laid in 1887. Elmora is a middle/working-class neighborhood in the western part of Elizabeth. The main thoroughfare, Elmora Avenue, offers restaurants, shops and boutiques. Several high-rise building complexes, affording views of

4416-450: Was done to increase the city's tax base as major improvements to infrastructure were necessary at the time. Frog Hollow is a small community of homes east of Atlantic Street, west of the Arthur Kill, and south of Elizabeth Avenue. Its name is derived from the frogs that could be caught in its marshes as well as the oyster and fishing of the past. The area expanded east and includes the area formerly known as Helltown. Helltown included many of

4485-708: Was founder and president of the Staten Island Railway , persuaded the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to finance a bridge over the Arthur Kill in exchange for use of Wiman's railroad facilities on the island. In the summer of 1886 the Board of Army Engineers for Fortifications held a hearing at the Army Building in Manhattan to determine the preferred location for the interstate bridge that had recently been authorized by Congress . Speaking in favor of

4554-415: Was moved by two steam-powered engines. In foggy weather a steam whistle would sound twice to indicate the bridge was closed, or four times so boats would know it was open. The bridge was used for freight trains. There was never any regular passenger service over the bridge, although during both World War I and World War II , numerous troop trains would deliver soldiers bound for Europe to ships waiting at

4623-416: Was paid an annual salary of $ 152,564 in 2016, placing him among the three highest-paid mayors in the state and the only mayor in Union County to earn annual compensation in excess of $ 100,000. Elizabeth is located in the 8th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 20th state legislative district. Prior to the 2010 Census, Elizabeth had been split between the 10th Congressional District and

4692-455: Was selected in 1983 as one of the initial group of 10 zones chosen to participate in the program. In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the Zone, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the 6 + 5 ⁄ 8 % rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. Established in November 1992, the city's Urban Enterprise Zone status expires in November 2023. The City of Elizabeth

4761-400: Was the longest of its type in the world. It was a swing-span railroad bridge with a center pier, connecting the Howland Hook area of Staten Island to Elizabeth, New Jersey , where tracks could connect with a Baltimore and Ohio branch line. The center span was 500 feet (152 m) long, with two fixed 150 feet (45.7 m) side spans, for a total length of 800 feet (244 m). Compared to

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