Bicycles, Clubs, and the Bike Boom in Elizabeth
Discover how bicycles shaped sporting life, club culture, and community events in Elizabeth during the bike boom of the 1890s.
How Elizabeth Helped Build New Jersey’s Diner Legacy
Discover how Jerry O’Mahony’s Elizabeth factory helped shape New Jersey’s diner legacy from West Grand Street to diners across America.
Burry’s Biscuit Corporation and Elizabeth’s Cookie Legacy
Discover how Burry’s Biscuit Corporation in Elizabeth helped produce Girl Scout cookies and shaped the city’s industrial food manufacturing history.
Birth of Elizabeth: The Breakup of Elizabethtown, 1855
From township to city: how Elizabethtown’s split gave rise to Elizabeth and its Union County neighbors.
The Dix Building: A Commercial Pillar of Broad Street
Discover the rich history of Elizabeth's Dix Building, once a six-story hub of commerce and education on bustling Broad Street.
From Westminster Ave. to the World: The Pingry School’s Elizabeth Roots
Discover the roots of The Pingry School, founded in Elizabeth, NJ in 1861, and its journey from Westminster Ave. to a legacy of academic excellence.
