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Weequahic Walking Tour

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Steve Weintraub

If you read my last post, you know that over a weekend in August I visited Guilbert & Betelle’s Weequahic High School and took a tour of Newark’s historic High Street/Lower Broad Street area. Both were illuminating and entertaining. If … Continue reading →

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Two Streets and a School

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Steve Weintraub

Newark wears its history in plain sight. An astoundingly diverse collection of buildings, evocative street names and a rich narrative dating back over 300 years lay the city bare to those who even casually glance. James Betelle spent his 20 … Continue reading →

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More Newark, More Schools

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Steve Weintraub

Last week I headed down to Newark to learn more about James Betelle’s tragically short-lived partner, Ernest F. Guilbert. I scored quickly by finding Guilbert’s obituary at the library, which painted a pretty good portrait of his life and career. … Continue reading →

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