James Street Commons Historic District
- Vicinity: Roughly bounded by Halsey, Warren, Boyden, Bleeker, Orange, and Broad Sts
- Neighborhood of University Heights in Newark
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| Jeremiah O'Rourke | Architect | |||||
| 1899/01/26 | Rankin and Kellogg | Architect | Cornerstone of the Newark Public Library, although dated 1898 (the year excavation began), is laid at 5 Washington St. The completed structure, built of brick and faced with Indiana limestone along the front and sides, was dedicated on March 14, 1901. |
| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
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| Place | AsNotedIn | Type |
| Eagle Fire Insurance Company of Newark |
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| John Ballantine House | ||
| St Patrick's Pro Cathedral |
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| Particulars for James Street Commons Historic District: | |
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| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Area of Significance | Art |
| Architectural Style | Art Deco |
| Area of Significance | Community Planning and Development |
| Area of Significance | Education |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Sight Category | Historic District |
| Material | Indiana Limestone |
| Area of Significance | Industry |
| Architectural Style | Late 19th and 20th century revivals |
| Architectural Style | Late Victorian |
| Material | Limestone |
| Owner | Private |
| Area of Significance | Social History |
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