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WILLIAM LOGEL'S NEW GROCERY AND PROVISION STORE. COR. SPRINGFIELD AVENUE AND FIFTEENTH SURFEL.
the more noted architectural features that have been perfected within the past twenty years, and the results of his handiwork are apparent in many neat residences, useful dwellings, hand- some flats and numerous other buildings in the western section of the city. The plans of Mr. Schoenig are conspicuous for original ideas and display a masterly genius for architectural effect. His drawings or designs also show a deep study and a thorough knowledge of his profession. Mr. Shoenig's office and drawing rooms are located on the corner of Springfieldl and Littleton Avenues. He takes great pleasure in his business and his services are in constant demand.
WILLIAM A. BIRD.
NE of the oldest and best known representatives of the real estate and insurance business in this city is Mr. William A. Bird, whose photo appears on the preceding page. Mr. Bird
WILLIAM K. SCHOENIG.
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ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED.
ARTHUR HINDE.
l' seems within reason that a business man with an experience of thirty-four years, must have facilities and connections and be in a position to offer inducements unknown to men of later date. Certain it is, that he has had the time to become familiar with the best sources of supply, learn the wishes and requirements of his patrons and carry the effect of his long experiments into play. The number of names that are worthy of mention in this connection, includes that of Mr. Arthur Hinde, of 673-675 Broad Street, who has been notable as a general real estate and instrance broker in city and State property for the past thirty-four years. He buys, sells and exchanges realty, cares for estates. secures loans on bond and mortgage, writes lines on insurance in sterling companies, and is engaged as general manager of the American Building Loan and Savings Association of New Jersey.
Mr. Hinde, a photo of whom is presented in the illustrations on this page, was born in Manchester, England, in 1844, and is regarded among the clever and rehable of the city's underwriters and brokers in real estate. Ile has brought prestige into his every calling, having connections with some of the leading business men of capital, and he is honored with the full endorse- ment of his patrons, who have learned to place their complete confidence in his abilities.
PHILIP MILLER.
PROMINENT among those who have built up a wide-spread and permanent connection with property owners is Mr. Philip Miller, real estate and insurance broker, of Room 5, No. 189 Market Street. Ile embarked in business in 1878, as a member of the firm of Hedden & Miller, and at the death of his partner, in 1892, he assumed sole control. Mr. Miller has built up a substantial and influential patronage, and occupies a suite of offices which are handsomely fitted up, where he con- ducts a general real estate business in all its branches, buying, selling, exchanging, leasing and letting lands and buildings of
RESIDENCE OF MR. ENGELBERGER, ON SOUTH SEVENTH STREET.
every description in city and country. Ile has been a resident of Newark for nearly half a century, and is familiar with the present and prospective values of all kinds of realty in all parts of this city and State. Ile has always on his books advantage- ous bargains in stores, houses and lands, as well as lists and descriptions of stores, dwellings, flats, etc., to let. He negoti- ates loans on bond and mortgage, at five and six per cent .. on commission, and is a reliable medium between borrower and lender. Paticular attention is given to the management of estates, which are kept in the highest state of repair and productiveness. Responsible tenants are secured, and rents are promptly collected. Insurance is also placed with reliable companies. Mr. Miller, a striking photo of whom is pre- Sented on this page, was formerly engaged in the meat business, and during eleven years served as City Meat Inspector. He is an active member of the Masonic Order and numerous other well-known organizations.
G O where you will, through any part of this city there is nothing that will at- tract the attention so much as the many useful and ele- gant residences that every- where adorn the streets and avenues.
These are monuments that speak for the thrift and enter- prise of the inhabitants, and disclose the advance made in architectural art. Among the illustrations presented on this page will be found the resi- dence of our fellow-townsman. Mr. Engelberger, on South Seventh Street. The grounds about the house are kept in the orderly way, befitting the dwelling-place of a gentleman who makes business a pleas- ure and home a sacred retreat.
PHILIP MILLEK.
ARTHUR HINDE
ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED.
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RESIDENCE OF ELIAS G. HELLER, ON ELWOOD AVENUE, FOREST HILL ..
FOREST HILL ASSOCIATION.
T HE Forest Hill Association was incorporated in 1890, with Elias G. Heller as President, The Association purchased several large tracts of land located in the northern part of Newark on the New York and Greenwood Lake Railroad, and named the place and station Forest Hill. Through the fore- sight, energy and push of its President, the tracts of woodland was transformed into the most delightful suburban place in Newark. Forest Hill is the highest. coolest, healthiest and most beautiful suburban place within the city limits and only twenty minutes' ride from Market and Broad Streets on the Forest Hill electric car, and thirty minutes' ride from Chambers Street or Twenty-third Street. New York, on the N. Y. & G. L. R. R. In fact, Forest Hill has all the city privileges, such as flagged, curbed, sewered and macadamized streets, gas and electric lights, pure water, private and public schools, church and club, mail delivery, telegraph and telephone service, police and fire protection, etc .. with the advantage of a healthy country surround- ing of an elevation one hundred and sixty- five feet above the tide water. The entire tract of about a mile square is restricted against all nuisances and lots of plots are only sold for residental purposes, which is a guarantee every person has who locates his or her home at Forest Hill.
The Association, through its present (1897; officers Elias G. Heller. President : J. Edwin Keene, Treasurer, and Paul E. Heller. Secretary, life-like photos of whom are presented in the illustrations, offers the most liberal terms to those desirous of owning a home, which enables all to procure one who can afford to pay rent, and thus have a warrantee deed to show for their savings as against an abundance of rent receipts.
The environs of Newark have been endowed by the lavish hand of nature with a charming diversity of gifts. Look where you will, some delightful view of hill, or wood. or water arrests the eye. These picturesque topo- graphical features have been turned to good account in the making of homes. which are the fitting architectural jewels for so beautiful and bounteous a setting. Any description of the city, therefore, would be incomplete if we were to omit to direct attention to the attractions of the suburbs, which are occupied not only by the citizens of Newark, but also by thousands of families whose heads do business in New York, and find it in all respects more advantageous to live out- side the crowded city. But of all the pleasant suburbs of Newark, the Hower is the Forest Hill section, in the north- western part of the city. Here are com- bined in equal proportions the advantages of urban and suburban life, making this locality a perfect place of residence.
In salubrity of situation and in charm
ELIAS G HELLER, PRESIDENT.
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HELLER PARKWAY, WEST FROM LAKE STREET, FOREST HILL ..
of outlook, Forest Hill can scarcely be surpassed by any other suburb in the county of Essex. The most extended views over every point of the compass are commanded. To the south is Newark, with her outlying places, including her broad bay, the heights of Staten Island and also a glimpse of Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty. Eastward are the slopes of the Arlington Hills, dotted here and there with pleasant villas, fruitful orchards and groups of shade trees. To the west and northwest loom up the Orange Mountains, veiled in royal purple, with Montekur and the Oranges in the fore-
J EDWIN KLINI , IREASUKEE.
street railway cars, with a liberal system of transfers in operation, affording cheap transportation to every part of the city, as well as to the Oranges, Bloomfield, Belleville and other suburban places. Easy access to the great city across the Hudson is obtained by taking the cars of the New York and Green- wood Lake Railroad, either at the Silver Lake station of the Orange Branch, or those of the main line at Forest Hill station, which is at the junction of the two roads. New York, indeed is only nine and one-half miles distant, and the com- muter is landed at the foot of Chambers Street in about thirty- five minutes from the moment he boards the train, at a cost of eighteen cents for the round trip, including ferriage over the river. Practically, the residents of Forest Hill are nearer the business centre
ground, while the outline of the dark blue hills toward distant Pompton bounds the horizon northwards. Here, indeed, is a very kaleidoscope of natural beauties of field, river, bay, forest and mountain.
And yet these glimpses of nature, in all her varying aspects. would not be sufficient in themselves to attract home-makers. Rapid transit, frequent trains and comfortable cars are also indispensable to the suburban resident. With all these neces- sities Forest Hill is amply provided. The centre of Newark is easily reached by means of a well-equipped line of electric
PAUL. B. HELLER, SECRETARY.
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of New York than are the citizens of Harlem or the remoter parts of Brooklyn, while the comforts of the transit to and fro is incomparably superior for the New Jersey suburban resi- dent. This is a fact beyond dispute. It is, therefore, not to be wondered at, taking into consideration the high rents, impure air and generally unwholesome surroundings of city life, that so many New York business men have shaken the chust of the metropolis from their feet and established them- selves in homes at Forest Hill, where their houses are larger and more comfortably arranged than are any that could be secured, even by a far greater expenditure of money, within the limits of the city.
But the advantages which give this suburb its distinguish- ing character and make it a place of happy and contented homes are not yet exhausted. Situated within the corporate limits, it is subjected only to the low tax rate for which Newark
from every point of view. Therefore, the Forest Hill Associ .- tion was organized and at once set to work upon well-considered and practical plans for developing the undertaking. Not a foot of ground has been soll, nor will be sold. except under the reasonable restrictions and guarantees which were originally established. When a purchaser presents himself he is informed that, while the largest liberty is allowed in the exercise of personal taste, certain stipulations must be inexorably regarded. The deed which conveys to him his property binds him, his heirs and assigns, neither to occupy not to sell his premises for the purpose of carrying on the manufacture of spirituous or malt liquors, fertilizers or other undesirable occupations, which are duly specified. Moreover, there are covenants which pre- clude building within a certain distance of the street line. erecting houses of an undesirable grade, or putting up barns, stables or outhouses within prohibited limits.
MONTCLAIR AVENUE, EAST FROM DE GRAW AVENUE.
deserves credit and under which she makes many and satis- factory civic improvements. The public schools of Forest Hill are also part of the excellent educational system of Newark, than which there is none better. The same may be said of mail, express, telegraph and police service, which are, respectively, parts of the municipal organization. The streets are curbed, flagged, macadamized and to some extent sewered, while they are lighted either by gas or electricity. The water supply comes from the Pequannock, and is of a purity almost un- equaled and of a quantity inexhaustible.
And yet Forest Hill, as it stands to-day, with its pleasant and commodious homes, its well-kept lawns, its wide and graded streets, its churches, schools and fine shade trees, appeared only seven years ago as the mental vision of its founder and principal promoter, Mr. Elias G. Heller, a successful manufac- turer residing in the district. To him belongs the crecht of bringing this model enterprise into being. He resolved upon building up a suburb which would be entirely unobjectionable
The result of this extreme care has been to secure the very best kind of residents, to double the value of all the property within five years, and to obtain a class of houses which range in cost from 83,000 to $25.000. The pictures herewith given of a few residences and parts of streets sufficiently indicate the character of the suburban homes which have sprung up in this beautiful section of Newark. And to cap the climax of good things which have already fallen to the residents of Forest Hill. the founder, Mr. Elias G. Heller, has generously donated eighteen acres of land to the Essex County Park Commissioners, who have secured about three hundred acres adjoining Forest Hill, which will be transformed into a public park at an early day.
An elaborate park system for Essex County is now under way, controlled by a Board of five well-known citizens who were appointed by Justice David A. Depue, under an act of the legislature, in whom full and ample powers are invested to provide a park system at an expense of two and one-half millions of dollars.
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H V HOBBIS
T Ill. wonderful growth of Newark in the
line of new and elegant structures is characterized by advanced ideas in architect- ural art. as seen in the numerous residences. factories and business places erected in every section of the city. That skill which is shown in the various features of their substantial and graceful construction, including ornamental de- tails, etc., reveals in them the defitness and talent of our leading architects, among whom we take pleasure m calling attention to the name of Mr. H. V. Hobbis, who is noted in this honored profession, and whose photo we present in the illustrations below. This enter- prising citizen conducts business in well- equipped offices and draughting rooms, on the fifth floor of the Globe Building, corner Broad and Mechanic streets. His ability and genuine merit have been quickly recognized, and have been rewarded with the most flattering success. A general line of architectural business is ably conducted, planning all kinds of structures and guaranteeing fidelity to all details of his carefully drawn specifications. He is a valuable addition to the already great number of honorable and energetic architects in this city, and with his experience and thorough knowledge of his profession in all its branches, and strict attention to busi- ness, he will continue to merit, and doubtless receive, a liberal share of pubhe patronage.
THE A OHL MACHINE WORKS.
T has been truthfully stated by a prominent industrial expert. 1 that anything wanted in the machine trade, from a needle to an anchor, is to be found in the work-shops of Newark, and there is no gainsaying the fact that the machinists and inventors, as a class, have been prominent factors in attracting various other trades to locate their plants in this city. We mention, with pleasure, the well-known name of the A. Ohl Machine Works, manufacturers of the celebrated \. Ohl
RESIDENCE OF EX-SHERIFF 1. W. HINI, ON PARK AVE., ORANGE, N. J.
Patent Water Filters, and patented Paint and Varnish Machines, general machinists and tool-makers, inventors and designers of special machinery to order. A life-like photo of the proprietor is presented herewith, and the well-equipped machine plant is located in the Wheaton Building, corner Market street and Pennsylvania R. R. avenue-Nos. 365-367 Market street and Nos. 25 31 Pennsylvania R. R. avenue, opp. Market Street Station. This enterprising mechanic is noted for his skill and ability in designing and improving upon the invention of others, having in his employ some of the most thorough and experienced workmen known to the trade.
This, combined with his personal knowledge, enables him to execute promptly the most delicate order in the machinists' trade. The plant is known for having produced some of the finest dies and tools, presses, engines and a variety of ordinary machinery of the heaviest and most approved style, Mr. Oh! being the owner of several valuable patented inventions which are a great help to the trade.
A VIEW of the residence of Ex- Sheriff Edwin W. Hine, of Orange is shown above, and a photo of whom will be found on page 125. Mr. Hine was born in Ohio, March 1853, and was edu- cated in the public schools of that State. He settled in Orange in 1872, and engaged in the flour and feed business, which he conducted successfully for a number of years. In 1887. he represented the people of the Second Ward in the Orange Common Council, and in 1887 he was elected Sheriff of Essex County. During the past six years he has been identified with the manufac- ture of Harveyized Armor, the American Washer and Manufactur- ing Co. and the New Jersey Trac- tion Company. He is Lieutenant Colonel of the zd Reg. N. G. N. J.
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II. V. HOBLIN, ARCHITECT.
ESSEX COUNTY, N. J., ILLUSTRATED
J. B. FAITOUTE.
E SSEX County, New Jersey, is famous throughout civiliza- tion as the home of numerous co- operative associations, including religious, patriotic, educational, in- dustrial, fraternal, social, benevo- lent, charitable and various others too numerous to mention. All of these exist in a flourishing condi- tion, and meet with the approval and indorsement of the people, for whose good they exist. There are. perhaps, but few of our fellow- citizens who really consider the amount of good that is continually being done, through the offices ol these time honored organizations. Among them we mention with pleasure, and exhibit a striking photo of, Mr. J. B. Faitoute, who so creditably discharges the duties of Supreme Secretary the
Golden Star Fraternity.
Besides being connected with the Supreme Council of one of the most thriving fraternal insurance organizations, Mr. Faitoute has been carrying on a large and most extensive insurance business, representing nearly all of the well-known and largest insurance companies in this country. For a number of years he has also been Secretary of both the Fireside and Hearth- stone Building and Loan Associations. Both associations are well-known in business circles. His office is situated in the Clinton Building.
The organization is a social, fraternal and benevolent association, and was incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey, January 21, 1882. The incorporators were residents of the city of Newark and well-known among the business community, hence it is absolutely a home institution. Its objects are to promote industry, morality and charity among its members, and to provide and establish a beneficiary fund from which, on satisfactory evidence of the death of a member, a sum not exceeding $2,000, shall be paid to the beneficiaries.
HEBREW ORPHAN ASYLUM, ON MULBERRY STREET.
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J. B. FALTOUTE.
twenty-five years. The photo pre- sented on page 214 is a good like- ness of the gentleman under con- sidleration, who is engaged in the grocery and dairy business located on the northwest corner of Pacific Street and New York Avenue. Mr. Rittenhouse devotes his atten- tion to the success of his calling, and while a strict business man. has found time to discharge the duties of citizenship, he having represented faithfully the people of of the Tenth Ward in the Board of Education for four years and served with ability on some of the most important committees of the board.
Mr. Rittenhouse, in connection with the grocery trade, conducts a dairy and produce business, supply- ing everything in these lines in then season.
OTTO K. SCHILL.
IT is a true saving, that " Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast." This may or may not be true ; it all depends upon one's definition of music, and this again relies upon one's education. Then The savageness of the beast must be inversely proportionate to the savageness of the music. What might bring tears to the eyes of the savage, might bring tears to our eyes, too, but from a vastly different reason. Uncouth strains that might have a soothing effect upon a Chinese widow, might sooth us also, on the same princi- ple that a policeman's club has a soothing effect if judiciously ap- phed. A glance at the striking photo which the artist has so suc- cessfully transferred to this page. will satisfy anyone who has the least smattering of phrenological science, that the artist whom it represents is musically inclined. and that music is a natural characteristic.
The elegant studio of this musical genuis is located in the Clinton Building, No. 22 Clinton Street, between Broad and Beaver Streets. Here he devotes his personal attention in giving lessons to those desiring to learn the art of playing the soul-entrancing violin. Newark is justly proud of her many excellent artists, but few, if any, possess the qualifications to in- part their knowledge of this particular instrument to others better than our well-known fellow-townsman, Mr. Otto K. Schill, who is noted as one of the most painstaking, untiring and devoted instructors, whose ambition is to graduate musical artists who will be a credit to themselves and an honor to hin ..
STACY B. RITTENHOUSE.
A MONG the business men of the Tenth Ward, the name of Stacy B. Rittenhouse is well and favorably known, he having been identified in the industrial pursuits for the past
0110 K. SCHIL.I.
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ALFRED PETER
RCHITECTURE stands formost in the various branches A of art. It is a profession, the technialities of which must be born in a man, or by no means will it out. That which is born within from a standpoint of art, is gemius, and that which is gemus, reverts back to the first principle, art. There are many able and highly accomplished architects conducting their profession in this city, and among the number we take pleasure in mentioning the name of Mr. Mfred Peter. a photo of whom is presented among the illustrations on this page, Mr. Peter conducts his calling in the neat and well equipped office and draughting rooms, located at No. 215 Ferry Street, near the junction of Hamburg Place, and he is an eminently skillful and capable architect, who conscientiously discharges his duties toward those who intrust their work in this line to him. His plans, specifications and estimates are prepared with great care and accuracy, and he has achieved great success, as regards both the exterior and interior elegance of his build- ings, many of which now adorn the eastern section of the city.
lle is noted in the profession for closely adhering to the specifications in supervising construction, and in every way promoting the best interests of his chents. Mr. Peter has won an enviable name in his honored profession, and exercises a wide influence in the domain of practical architecture, in which he has fulfilled his obligations to the letter.
LINCOLN A VIRTUE.
THERE is every indication of a Greater Newark in the near future, and with the increased population, refinement and wealth that will necessarily follow, a growing demand will arise for the erection of beautiful, useful and substantial struc- tures, that will become the pride of the public, and at the same time attract the admiration of all visitors. In this connec- tion we take pleasure in mentioning the name of Mr. Lincoln A. Virtue, a photo of whom is presented in the illustrations, as one among those of our fellow-citizens who have achieved distinction for skill and artistic conceptions as architects in this city. Mr. Virtue whose neat and well arranged offices and draughting rooms are located corner Broad and Academy Streets, opposite the new post-office, was born and educated in
RESIDENCE OF W. H. BARKHORN, ON EIGHTH STREET.
this State, and at an early age commenced the study of his honored profession under Messrs. Thomas Cressey and William Halsey Wood, both gentlemen being now distinguished archi- tects of Newark.
In 1889, Mr. Virtue entered upon the practice of his profes- sion on his own account, and at once seenred a liberal and influential patronage. He is an able and talented architect, who attends faithfully to details, and whose plans are well digested and studied. Among the buildings planned and constructed by Mr. Virtue may be mentioned, the Baker Building on Market Street, the Hotel Bayonne in Jersey City, the Elizabeth Avenue Public School, which is represented in the educational depart-
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