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     Mary Mann Citizen Username: Marymann Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2006 |
I work part-time for the Springfield Avenue Partnership and have been trying to do some research on the opening of the "Newark-Springfield Turnpike" -- aka Springfield Avenue. The road was commissioned in the early 1800s and complete in 1806 but I cannot find an exact date of its opening. Does anyone know? I've read through all local history books at the Hilton Branch Library and have searched on line. I haven't gotten to Newark to search the stacks of the Historical Society yet but that's looking unlikely with my schedule. I did discover that Bloomfield Avenue (originally a turnpike as well) opened the same summer on July 11. I'm thinking that Springfield Avenue was completed summer or fall since you need the good weather for construction. Anyone have any information? Either way I'm sure we'll do something to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Springfield Avenue this fall. Thanks! |
