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Elizabeth, NJ

GoElizabethNJ Archives is a collection of original research documenting the history of Elizabeth, New Jersey, commissioned by GoElizabethNJ and the Elizabeth Destination Marketing Organization (EDMO). These entries deepen the Elizabeth at 250 timeline through verified historical research, archival sources, and scholarly contributions.

How Standard Aircraft Linked Elizabeth to Early Aviation

Learn how Standard Aircraft connected Elizabeth to World War I manufacturing, pilot training planes, and the early development of U.S. airmail.

By |2026-04-06T11:43:36-04:00April 6, 2026|Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s), The GoElizabethNJ Archive|0 Comments
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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.

By |2026-03-23T14:51:46-04:00March 23, 2026|Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900), The GoElizabethNJ Archive|0 Comments
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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.

By |2026-03-23T11:37:09-04:00March 23, 2026|Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900), The GoElizabethNJ Archive|0 Comments
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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.

By |2026-03-16T10:40:31-04:00March 16, 2026|Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900), The GoElizabethNJ Archive|0 Comments
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Durant Star: Automobile Manufacturing in Elizabeth

Explore the history of Durant Motors’ Star automobile factory in Elizabeth, NJ, and its role in early 20th-century American manufacturing.

By |2026-03-16T10:02:45-04:00March 16, 2026|Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s), The GoElizabethNJ Archive|0 Comments
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