DescriptionThis ice pick was used to break ice blocks into smaller pieces for cooling drinks and food. Before modern refrigerators, ice picks were essential tools to have at home. Frederick Andrews, Bound Brook...
DescriptionThis waffle iron functioned similarly to a modern-day waffle maker. The waffle batter would be placed into the iron mold and then heated in a fireplace.
DescriptionBefore modern-day egg beaters and mixers, egg beaters were usually rotary. Someone would turn the handle and cause the blades to beat the eggs. Egg beaters were first patented in 1856.
DescriptionA corn sheller was used to separate kernels of corn from the cob. A cob of corn would be placed on the top. While someone rotated the handle, a blade would spin and separate the kernels.
DescriptionThe "Newark Experience" is an 11-category, 10-year review of the city's progress in the areas of economic development, transportation, municipal finance, protective services, residential development,...
DescriptionThe City of Newark is presently engaged in ambitious urban renewal activities for the revitalizing or rebuilding of existing deteriorating and blighted conditions. This booklet summarizes current (as...
DescriptionThis is not a "recreation survey." It is a brief review, from the city-planning standpoint, of the value of a comprehensive system of public recreation. It is intended chiefly to fix public...
DescriptionThis report details the activities of the Sanitation Division and the Police and Fire Departments of the City of Newark in 1975. Each section contains an outline of the responsibilities of each...