House of John Plume

This house, probably the oldest in Newark, was built by John Plume about 1726, of native sandstone from the neighboring quarries. It witnessed many stirring events of the Revolution and by it passed Washington’s army on its retreat from Long ...

Plume House

Built about 1710 by Plume

family. Became House of

Prayer Rectory, 1850. Rev.

Hannibal Goodwin invented

celluloid film here, 1887.

Marker is at the intersection of University Avenue/Broad Street and State Street, on the right when traveling south on University Avenue/Broad Street.

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