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Originally published in 1939
Some of this information may no longer be current and in that case is presented for historical interest only.
Edited by GET NJ, COPYRIGHT 2003
Through the fringe of the Newark industrial area US 22 runs westward
to the base of the wooded Watchung Mountains. Between Somerville and
Annandale the route traverses an undulating plateau, with good views of
farming country and the Appalachian foothills. Heavy truck and tourist
traffic makes this narrow section dangerous, particularly at night. Musconetcong Mountain is crossed farther west, and the road slopes down to
the Delaware Valley. Many fine examples of old stone Colonial houses
stand within sight of the highway at various points. Good trout streams
are found.
At a traffic circle, 0.5 miles west of the Newark Airport, US 22 forms
At 0.2 in, is the junction with State 21, here McCarter Highway.
a junction with US 1 (see Tour 1).
Right on this road is the center of NEWARK, 1.8 m. (33 alt., 442,337 pop.)
(see NEWARK).
Points of Interest. Newark Library, Plume House, First Presbyterian Church, Newark Museum, Western Electric Plant, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Borglum's Statue of
Abraham Lincoln, and others.
WEEQUAHIC PARK, 0.9 m., lies on both sides of the highway (see
NEWARK).
HILLSIDE, 2.4 in. (50 alt., 18,000 pop.), hides its 37 industries behind a residential suburban atmosphere. Many of the commuters to Newark and New York offices do not know that they live in a town where
almost everything from toothpaste to engines is manufactured. Squeezed
between residential sections of Newark and Elizabeth, the town reflects
the personalities of the two larger cities. Among the nationally known
concerns with plants here are the Gar Wood Industries, Inc., the Diesel
Manufacturing Co., and the Neil and Spanger Lumber Co. Along the
highway, at 2.9 m., is (L) the BRISTOL-MEYERS Co. PLANT (open upon
application), where toilet and drug products are made.
At 4.8 miles the highway bears L. at a junction with State S24 (see
Tour 10).
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