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Historical Society of Bloomfield presents “The Toll of the Garden State Parkway on Bloomfield”
October 25, 2022 @ 7:30 pm–8:30 pm
Free
Historical Society of Bloomfield presents “The Toll of the Garden State Parkway on Bloomfield”
On October 25, join Bloomfield historian Richard Rockwell as he explores the impact the Garden State Parkway had on the township of Bloomfield when it was built in the 1950s. Through historical photos, maps and newspaper articles, explore the controversies and protests surrounding the project, as well as the hundreds of houses that were demolished or moved to make way for the GSP. Love it or hate it, you’ll be fascinated by the history of the Garden State Parkway through Bloomfield. The event is free and open to the public.
EVENT: The Toll of the Garden State Parkway on Bloomfield
DATE: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
TIME: 7:30 PM
VENUE: Presbyterian Church on the Green, 147 Broad Street, Bloomfield, NJ
PARKING: Next door at the School Administration Building lot on the corner of Belleville Avenue & Broad Street
COST: FREE & open to the public
ORGANIZATION: The Historical Society of Bloomfield, NJ (HSOB)
CONTACT: www.hsob.org, 973-743-8844, info@hsob.org
