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Essex County Court House, Newark, NJ, circa 1940

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Linen

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The Essex County Court House in Newark, New Jersey, stands behind a landscaped plaza with patterned walks and a small monument in the foreground. The Neoclassical building has a columned portico, a pediment, and an American flag flying from the roof. The courthouse was part of Newark's civic center in the early 20th century, when the city was a busy industrial and commercial hub. It served as the county's main courthouse and remains a landmark in the city's civic district.

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PublisherL. Singer Candy Co.
Series11 26201
ConditionVery good
Place depictedEssex County Court House, NJ
Place depictedNewark, NJ, NJ
Place mentionedThe Dexter Press, Pearl River, NY
PublisherL. Singer Candy Co., Newark, NJ
NotesLinen-textured stock with a white border; series number '11' printed at the end of the caption; series number '26201' also printed. Unused, no postmark. Linen-textured Colorcraft card printed by The Dexter Press for L. Singer Candy Co.; white border on front; back is blank apart from imprints — no message or address written.

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Essex County Court House, Newark, NJ, circa 1940, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/essex-county-court-house-newark-nj-circa-1940. Accessed November 2, 2026.