Military Park Building, Newark

Name: Military Park Building
Address: Newark, United States

#101 among attractions in Newark

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The Military Park Building in Newark, New Jersey is one of the earliest skyscrapers built downtown. Designed by the architectural firm Polhemus & Coffin of New York, it was the tallest building in New Jersey upon its completion in 1926 until being surpassed in 1930 by the Eleven 80. The landmark takes its name from nearby Military Park. Also nearby are some of the city's most prominent institutions such as Newark Museum, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark Public Library, New Jersey Historical Society and Rutgers University. It is served by the Military Park. ()

Completed: 1926 (98 years ago)Floors: 21Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°44'18"N, 74°10'8"W

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Newark Central Business DistrictNewark United States

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Military Park Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Newark Museum of Art, Aljira.

~1880 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Prudential Center, Newark
10 min walk • The Prudential Center, affectionately known as "The Rock" by locals, is a beacon of entertainment nestled in the heart of Newark, New Jersey. This state-of-the-art arena, which opened its doors in 2007, is famed for hosting a diverse array of events, from the...
~790 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark
4 min walk • The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, in downtown Newark, New Jersey, United States, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
~1870 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
The Newark Museum of Art, Newark
10 min walk • The Newark Museum of Art, in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, is the state's largest museum. It holds major collections of American art, decorative arts, contemporary art, and arts of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the ancient world.
~960 ftN
Museum, Art museum
Aljira, Newark
5 min walk • Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art was an artist-centered space in Newark, New Jersey, United States founded in 1983, designated a Major Arts Organization by New Jersey's State Council on the Arts.
~200 ftNE
Museum, History museum
New Jersey Historical Society, Newark
1 min walk • The New Jersey Historical Society is a historical society and museum located in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
~870 ftE
Church
St. John's Church, Newark
5 min walk • St. John's Church is a historic Roman Catholic parish church located within the Archdiocese of Newark at 22-26 Mulberry Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States. St. John's Church is the state's third-oldest Catholic church.
~1610 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Pro-Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Newark, Newark
8 min walk • St. Patrick's Pro-Cathedral is a former cathedral of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, located in Newark, New Jersey within the Archdiocese of Newark.
0.8 miSW
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Newark Symphony Hall, Newark
21 min walk • Newark Symphony Hall is a performing arts center located at 1020 Broad Street in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. Built in 1925, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
~1700 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Lenape Trail, Newark
9 min walk • The Lenape Trail is a trail through Essex County, connecting many county parks and reservations, wooded spaces, and historical sites. It begins in Newark, New Jersey and ends in Millburn, New Jersey. It was established in 1982.
~730 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Georgian architecture
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark
4 min walk • Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral is a historic church located at Broad and Rector Streets in Military Park in the city of Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark.
~1050 ftNE
Monuments and statues
First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark, Newark
6 min walk • First Landing Party of the Founders of Newark is a marble monument with bas-relief and inscription by sculptor Gutzon Borglum near the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. It was dedicated in 1916.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Military Park Building?

Nearby attractions include New Jersey Historical Society, Newark (1 min walk), Eleven 80, Newark (2 min walk), Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral, Newark (4 min walk), New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark (4 min walk).

How to get to Military Park Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Military Park Building:

Light rail

Military Park • Lines: Nlr (4 min walk)
NJPAC/Center Street • Lines: Nlr (5 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & Market St • Lines: 62 (7 min walk)
Newark Penn Bus Terminal (10 min walk)

Train

Newark Penn Station (10 min walk)
Newark Broad Street (17 min walk)

Metro

Newark Penn Station • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (10 min walk)
Harrison • Lines: Nwk–Wtc (18 min walk)