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On [[March 13]], [[1855]], the City of Elizabeth was created by an Act of the [[New Jersey Legislature]], combining and replacing both [[Elizabeth Borough, Essex County, New Jersey (Historical)|Elizabeth Borough]] (which dated back to 1740) and [[Elizabeth Township, Essex County, New Jersey (Historical)|Elizabeth Township]] (which had been formed in 1693), based on 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 the city were taken to form [[Linden, New Jersey|Linden Township]] on [[March 4]], [[1861]].<ref name=Story>"The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 238.</ref>
On [[March 13]], [[1855]], the City of Elizabeth was created by an Act of the [[New Jersey Legislature]], combining and replacing both [[Elizabeth Borough, Essex County, New Jersey (Historical)|Elizabeth Borough]] (which dated back to 1740) and [[Elizabeth Township, Essex County, New Jersey (Historical)|Elizabeth Township]] (which had been formed in 1693), based on 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 the city were taken to form [[Linden, New Jersey|Linden Township]] on [[March 4]], [[1861]].<ref name=Story>"The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 238.</ref>


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 [[automotive industry|car companies]], when [[Electric Carriage and Wagon Company]] was founded to manufacture the [[Electrobat]], joined soon by another [[electric car]] builder, [[Riker]].<ref>Georgano, G.N. ''Cars: Early and Vintage, 1886-1930''. (London: Grange-Universal, 1985).</ref>
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 [[automotive industry|car companies]], when [[Electric Carriage and Wagon Company]] was founded to manufacture the [[Electrobat]], joined soon by another [[electric car]] builder, [[Riker]]. The Electric Boat Company got its start building submarines for the United States Navy in Elizabeth, New Jersey begining with the launch of the USS Holland [SS-1] in the late 1800's. <ref>Georgano, G.N. ''Cars: Early and Vintage, 1886-1930''. (London: Grange-Universal, 1985).</ref>


Elizabeth grew in parallel to its sister city of [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]] for many years, but has been more successful in retaining a middle class presence and was spared riots in the 1960s.
Elizabeth grew in parallel to its sister city of [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]] for many years, but has been more successful in retaining a middle class presence and was spared riots in the 1960s.


==Geography==
==Geography==

Revision as of 20:33, 29 March 2008

City of Elizabeth, New Jersey
City
Nickname: 
Eastwick
Map of Elizabeth in Union County (click image to enlarge; also see: state map)
Map of Elizabeth in Union County
(click image to enlarge; also see: state map)
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion
Founded1665
IncorporatedMarch 13, 1855
Government
 • TypeFaulkner Act (Mayor-Council)
 • MayorChris Bollwage
Area
 • Total13.7 sq mi (35.4 km2)
 • Land12.2 sq mi (31.6 km2)
 • Water1.4 sq mi (3.7 km2)  10.47%
Elevation
[1]
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2006)[2]
 • Total226,179
 • Density9,865.5/sq mi (3,809.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP code
07201 - Union Square station
07202 - Bayway station
07206 - Elizabethport station
07207 - P.O. Boxes
07208 - Elmora station
Area code908
FIPS code34-21000Template:GR
GNIS feature ID0876147Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.elizabethnj.org/
File:UnionCoCourtHouse.JPG
Union County Court House

Elizabeth is a city in Union County, New Jersey, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 120,568, making it New Jersey's fourth largest city (by population). The population of Elizabeth was 226,179, as of the Census Bureau's 2006 estimate.[2] It is the county seat of Union CountyTemplate:GR.

In 2008, Elizabeth was named one of "America's 50 Greenest Cities" by Popular Science magazine, the only city in New Jersey selected.[3]

History

Elizabeth was founded in 1664 by English settlers and was named for the wife of Sir George Carteret, not Queen Elizabeth I as many people assume. Originally called "Elizabethtown," and part of the Elizabethtown Tract, it was the first English speaking community formed in the new colony. It was also the first capital of New Jersey. During the American Revolutionary War, Elizabeth was constantly attacked by British forces based in Manhattan and Staten Island.

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), based on 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 the city were taken to form Linden Township on March 4, 1861.[4]

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, Riker. The Electric Boat Company got its start building submarines for the United States Navy in Elizabeth, New Jersey begining with the launch of the USS Holland [SS-1] in the late 1800's. [5]

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 spared riots in the 1960s.

Geography

Elizabeth is located at 40°39′44″N 74°12′33″W / 40.66222°N 74.20917°W / 40.66222; -74.20917Invalid arguments have been passed to the {{#coordinates:}} function (40.662152, -74.209066)Template:GR.

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) and to the east by Bayonne (in Hudson County) & Staten Island, New York.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.4 km² (13.7 mi²). 31.6 km² (12.2 mi²) of it is land and 3.7 km² (1.4 mi²) of it (10.47%) is water.

Business and industry

Since World War II, Elizabeth has seen its transportation facilities grow; Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal is one of the busiest ports in the world, as is Newark Liberty International Airport, parts of which are actually in Elizabeth. Elizabeth also features the Jersey Gardens outlet mall and the Elizabeth Center, which generate millions of dollars in revenue.

Together with Linden, Elizabeth is home to the Bayway Refinery, a ConocoPhillips refining facility that helps supply petroleum-based products to the New York/New Jersey area, producing approximately 230,000 barrels per day.

Portions of the city are covered by the Urban Enterprise Zone, which cuts the sales tax rate to 3½% (half of the 7% charged statewide) and offers other incentives to businesses within the district. The Elizabeth UEZ has the highest business participation rate in the state, with approximately 1,000 businesses participating in — and benefiting from — the program. The UEZ has helped bring in more than $1.5 billion in new economic development to the City and has brought in over $50 million in sales tax revenue that has been reinvested in funding for additional police, streetscape and other infrastructure improvements.[6]

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 Jersey Gardens mall, directly on the Port Newark Bay.. It is planned to break ground in the summer of 2008 on the ferry, roads and parking, and will continue construction for at least twelve more years.[7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18102,977—
18203,51518.1%
18303,455−1.7%
186011,567—
187020,83280.1%
188028,22935.5%
189037,76433.8%
190052,13038.0%
191073,40940.8%
192095,78330.5%
1930114,58919.6%
1940159,91239.6%
1950162,8171.8%
1960127,698−21.6%
1970162,65427.4%
1980176,2018.3%
1990180,0022.2%
2000190,5685.9%
2006 (est.)226,179[2]
historical data source: [8][9]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 220,568 people, 120,482 households, and 65,175 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,809.5/km² (9,865.5/mi²). There were 122,838 housing units at an average density of 1,353.5/km² (3,505.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 49.78% White, 19.98% 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 55.46% of the population.

The nation where the highest number of foreign-born inhabitants of Elizabeth were born was Colombia, which was the birthplace of 8,731 Elizabeth residents as of the 2000 Census. This exceeded the combined total of Mexico and Central America of 8,214. It also far exceeded the next highest single nation count of Cuba at 5,812. The largest number for a non-Spanish speaking country and third highest overall was immigrants from Portugal numbering 4,544. The next to largest groups were El Salvadorian immigrants numbering 4,043 and Jamaican immigrants of whom there were 3,492.[10]

There were 120,482 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 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 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.

Districts

Art Deco Hersh Tower
Midtown Elizabeth with Union County College building.

Midtown, also occasionally known as Uptown, is the main commercial district. Midtown is 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 was a battleground for the American Revolution. Located here are also the Art Deco Hersh Tower and the Ritz Theatre which has been operating since 1926. {{citation}}: Empty citation (help)

Elizabeth Avenue/Union Square is a vibrant and mainly Hispanic immigrant neighborhood and is just east of Midtown. Even though it is still a domain of many Cuban-owned businesses, there are many other Hispanic groups as well, including Central and South Americans. There are also some Italian-owned shops, many of which have been in business for decades. The neighborhood's commerce is mainly centered on Elizabeth Avenue which is sometimes nicknamed "The Market." Spanish is the dominant language.

North Elizabeth, also known as "North End," is mainly a diverse working-class neighborhood home to many Portuguese as well. The North End features It's own train station as well as Crane Square, the Historic Nugents Tavern, and Kellogg Park. There is currently a plan in place to develope the former Interbake Foods facility into shopping and residentail town houses and condominiums.

Westminster, is one of the more affluent and historic area of Elizabeth, located between North Avenue and Elizabeth's border with Hillside, home of Senator Raymond J. Lesniak (D) and the largest estates in the city .

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St. Patrick's Cathedral
File:Elizabeth-Industrial.JPG
Industrial "backyard" East of Elizabeth, New Jersey

Elizabethport Although this has been an impoverished part of Elizabeth for many decades, this area has had a great deal of improvement in the last five years. Many homes have been refurbished or replaced with new, more ornate constructions. There is an area where housing projects stood for years along First Street that were demolished and replaced with attractive apartment complexes for those with low to moderate incomes. The Elizabeth Marina, which in the past was filled with trash and debris along its walkway, has also improved and many celebrations are held year round, from a Hispanic festival in the late spring to the lighting of a Christmas tree in the winter. Living conditions in this area continue to improve year after year. The population is mainly Black, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban and Portuguese. Historically, there was a Lithuanian community here, and a Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church still stands in the neighborhood. However, "The Port" was largely Irish from the late 1800s until WWII and the largest church in Elizabeth is St. Patrick's Church in Elizabethport, built by the Irish in the late 1800s and still in beautiful condition today. Despite these improvements, the waterfront remains a dangerous area after dark, as does much of midtown.

Elmora Hills

Elmora is a middle/working-class neighborhood in the western part of Elizabeth. Home to many Colombians and Jews, a number of kosher eateries can be found here. The main thoroughfare, Elmora Avenue, boasts some of the best restaurants such as the well-known Goodman's delicatessen. Also found here is Morris Avenue which is home to many Colombian stores and restaurants and is sometimes given the nickname "Little Colombia." Many Colombians refer to Morris Avenue as La Morris.

Goethals Bridge

Elmora Hills is the northwestern part of Elizabeth just north of Elmora. It is a strongly middle- to upper-middle class neighborhood and is about 65% White. The area still maintains a large Jewish population.

Peterstown (also known as The Burg) is a middle/working-class neighborhood in the southeast part of the city. It is heavily industrial and ethnically diverse. Peterstown was once predominantly occupied by newly immigrated Italians and their descendants, but is less so today. The western terminus of the Goethals Bridge, which spans the Arthur Kill to Staten Island can be found here.

Government

File:ElizabethCityHall.JPG
Elizabeth City Hall

Local government

The City of Elizabeth is governed under the Mayor-Council system of municipal government under the Faulkner Act.

The City government of Elizabeth is made up of a Mayor and a City Council. The City's Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, a lifelong resident of Elizabeth, is currently serving his fourth term as Mayor.

The Elizabeth City Council is made up of nine members. Three Council members are elected at large and six members are elected from each of Elizabeth's six wards. Council Members-at-large are Frank Cuesta, Edward Jackus and Patricia Perkins-Auguste. Ward Council members are Manny Grova, Jr. - First Ward; Nelson Gonzalez - Second Ward; Joseph Keenan - Third Ward; Carlos Cedeño - Fourth Ward; William Gallman, Jr. (Council President) - Fifth Ward; and Frank Mazza - Sixth Ward.[11]

Federal, state and county representation

The City of Elizabeth is split between the Tenth and Thirteenth Congressional districts and is part of New Jersey's 20th Legislative District.[12]

For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 10th congressional district is represented by Donald Payne Jr. (D, Newark).[13][14] New Jersey's 13th congressional district is represented by Albio Sires (D, West New York). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[15] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[16][17]

For 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).[18] Template:NJ Governor

Template:NJ Union County Freeholders

Union County Freeholder Meetings

Union County Freeholders meet publicly on a monthly basis. Citizens have the ability to provide feedback and comment on issues that concern them. A sample Freeholder meeting held in September 2003 can be viewed by clicking:

  1. Union County, NJ Freeholder Meeting -- 25 September 2003

Education

Dwyer House and Dunn Sports Center of Elizabeth High School

The city's public schools are operated by Elizabeth Public Schools, an Abbott District. Elizabeth High School is the largest high school in the state of New Jersey and one of the largest in the United States.

Transportation

Elizabeth is a hub of several major roadways including the New Jersey Turnpike / Interstate 95, Interstate 78, U.S. Route 1/9, U.S. Route 22, Route 27, Route 28, Route 82 and Route 439.

Elizabeth currently has two train stations on NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line and the Northeast Corridor Line. Elizabeth Station also called Broad Street Elizabeth or Midtown Station is the southern station in Midtown Elizabeth. The other train station in Elizabeth is North Elizabeth Station.

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Elizabeth Broad Street Train Station completed 1893-1894

New Jersey Transit is planning a segment of the Newark-Elizabeth Rail Link (NERL), designated as the Union County Light Rail (UCLR). The UCLR will connect Midtown Station with Newark Liberty International Airport and have seven or eight other stations in between within Elizabeth city limits. A possible extension of this future line to Plainfield would link the city of Elizabeth with the Raritan Valley Line.

Local Media

WJDM at 1530 on the AM dial is licensed to Elizabeth.

Notable residents and natives

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