Newark Port is the main import port for automobiles and timber on the east coast of the United States, and the coast of Newark Bay is one of the largest container loading and unloading areas in the world. Newark International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. There are many universities such as New Jersey Institute of Technology. There is a memorial to the American Civil War in the military park. There are also many historical sites, such as Trinity Cathedral and Prayer Hall. The largest port city in New Jersey, USA, is a part of new york City. Located at the mouth of the Pasek River in the northeast of the state, near Newark Bay in the Atlantic Ocean. It is located at14km east of Manhattan, new york. The urban area is 62.2 square kilometers with a population of 329,000 (1980), of which blacks account for 58%. Metropolitan areas including Essex and other counties, the surface
It covers an area of 2,642 square kilometers and has a population of 654.38+0.965 million (654.38+0.980). 1666, the settlement of immigrants was established. After 1830, with the construction of railway and the navigation of Morris Canal leading to Pennsylvania coalfield, industry began to develop. Established in 1836. After 1880, a large number of European immigrants moved in and the population surged. After the opening of 19 15, the urban economy has developed greatly. During World War I, it was one of the major shipbuilding centers in the United States. Since the 1930s, economic development has been stagnant until the mid-1960s. The transportation industry occupies a primary position in the urban economy. Newark Port is the main part of new york-New Jersey comprehensive port, covering an area of 292 hectares, with 36 ocean berths, 222,000 square meters of warehouses and huge cold storage facilities. It undertakes 30% of new york's maritime freight volume, and is the main import port for automobiles and timber on the east coast of the United States. With the nearest port elizabeth * * *, the annual cargo handling capacity is120,000 tons of containers, and the coast of Newark Bay is one of the largest container handling areas in the world. Newark International Airport, 1973 completed, occupies an important position in new york Metropolitan Airport. The factory is small in scale, but diverse in departments, producing leather, jewelry, beer, plastics, electrical equipment, auto parts and chemical products. New jersey financial and insurance center. There are many parks and cultural facilities. The military park has the famous American Civil War Memorial. Brun seabrook Park is famous for its Japanese cherry blossoms. Newark Museum enjoys a high reputation in China for its unique design and exquisite decorative works. The museum has a large collection of Tibetan cultural relics and has a history of Asian cultural relics collection of 150 years. At the same time, there are a large number of precious works of art of early American pioneers. In addition, the works of black artists are unique in their collections and have a great influence in the American black art world.
Newark was founded in 1666 by Puritans in Connecticut led by Robert Zither (the third town established in the United States). The name of the town means "New Ark". The Puritans who were sentenced to death fled here to seek religious asylum and set up their own government. The community was managed by the church until 1733.
/kloc-Newark began to rise rapidly in the early 8 th century. Seth Boyden, an immigrant from Massachusetts, is very talented in leather production and management. From 18 15, he monopolized 90% leather production in the United States. Burton was tired of leather and found iron ore in Newark. With the help of Morris Canal and the railway built by 1835, Newark's industry has developed rapidly.
In the19th century, Newark's industry was diversified and modernized. John Yate invented a plastic and achieved great commercial success. Bauer and Winston invented the arc lamp. The military park in Newark is the first public place in the United States to be illuminated by lights. In 1970s, Thomas Edison set up his own factory in Newark. He invented waxed paper, mimeograph, duplex and quadruple telegrams here, and co-developed the first English typewriter. During this period, Newark founded many famous universities, including Newark University (later merged into a part of Rutgers University), New Jersey Polytechnic University, New Jersey University of Medicine and Dentistry, etc.
/kloc-At the end of 0/9, a large number of Irish and Germans poured into Newark. 1873, John Jane, an immigrant from new England, founded the prudential insurance company. Newark has become one of the cities with the largest insurance sales in the world.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Newark became a large commercial center. 1922, Newark had 4 large department stores, 63 theaters and 46 cinemas, and the nightlife of the citizens was extremely rich. It is called "Mecca for consumers". 1948, Newark reached the peak of population-450,000. And formed a number of minority communities, the most famous of which is the Eastern European Jewish community in Prince Street. Newark city government and prudential insurance company jointly funded the construction of a large number of public housing, attracting a large number of blacks and Puerto Ricans to move to Newark. With the immigration of colored people, Newark whites began to move out, and the population showed an obvious downward trend. 1967 July 12 A man named John? Smith's black man was arrested by the police after a scuffle and resistance. He was suspected of shooting at the police near the police car. After Smith was detained, the crowd began to gather outside the police station. Due to rumors, the crowd thought Smith was killed while the police were watching. In fact, he was transferred to the hospital through the back door.
A bigger riot happened. 26 people died, 1.500 people were injured, 1.600 people were arrested and imprisoned; Property losses amounted to10 million dollars. Many shops were burned and robbed, and 167 shops closed down. Newark's reputation was badly damaged. 1997, the famous New Jersey Performing Arts Center was built in the city with an investment of 654.38+80 million US dollars. It brought16 million tourists to Newark. NJPAC is famous for its acoustics and has the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra as its resident band. NJPAC invited many top performing groups in the world to perform.
Since then, the city has built a new baseball stadium (Riverside Stadium) as the home of the Newark Bear Little Professional Baseball League. Newark Public Library has been renovated and expanded. The port authority built a railway line connecting the airport. There are many commercial development projects in the city center.
Since 2000, the population of Newark has recovered to the level of the 1940s for the first time. However, Newark, a "freshman", has mixed feelings, and the average household income in many areas is still below the poverty line.
In mid-2000, the crime rate decreased by 58% compared with the 1990s. In the first two months of 2008, the murder rate dropped significantly, keeping a record of 43 days without murder. New Jersey Institute of Technology is a public comprehensive university, founded in 188 1, located in Newark, New Jersey, with a campus area of about 45 acres. This school pays equal attention to education, scientific research, service and economic development. New Jersey Institute of Technology has six colleges, mainly including: Engineering College, Architecture College, Arts and Sciences College, Management College, Computer Science College and so on. The school has 92 degree programs, including 33 undergraduate degree programs, 40 master degree programs and 19 doctoral degree programs. There are 423 full-time teachers in the school, 98% of whom have doctoral degrees or the highest degree in this field, and there are about 5380 students. As a comprehensive discipline research institute, New Jersey Institute of Technology has moderate fees for various majors, which are within the affordability of most students. The school also provides a certain percentage of scholarships or grants to applicants with excellent conditions to help them successfully complete their studies. In addition, New Jersey Institute of Technology is equipped with experienced faculty members in related fields to help students learn efficiently. The school curriculum is flexible, and students can arrange their study time according to their own situation. New Jersey Institute of Technology graduates have been well received by all walks of life.