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The New Jersey Historical Society is a statewide, private, non profit historical museum, library, and archives dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the rich and intricate political, social, cultural and economic history of New Jersey to the broadest possible audiences. Founded in 1845, we are the oldest cultural institution in the state. Through exhibitions, publications, and programming, we examine who and what we are, what it means to live and work in New Jersey, what contributes to New Jerseys distinct identity, and what are the unique contributions New Jerseyans make to the region and the country. New Jersey Turnpike opened in 1951, it was one of the most impressive roadways in the nation and one of the first modern turnpikes. Called the most spectacular piece of highway ever built by the Saturday Evening Post and the worlds model highway by the Newark News, the Garden State roadway drew widespread acclaim and captured Americas imagination.

 

Address: 52 Park Place - Newark, NJ 07102
Telephone: (973) 596-8500
Fax: (973) 596-6957
Website: http://www.jerseyhistory.org/exhibits/turnpike.html

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