Description
This vintage postcard depicts a bustling Newark, New Jersey street scene at the intersection of Broad and Market Streets, known as the “Four Corners.” The image showcases tall buildings in muted blues and browns, capturing the city’s vibrant energy. This circa 1970s postcard offers a glimpse into Newark’s history as a major commercial center.
Front Text (cleaned):
Broad and Market Streets, Newark, N.J.
CEST
STANFORD
PHYSICIANS
Building
8B-H1779
Back Text (cleaned):
Broad and Market Streets, known for decades as the Four Corners, has been called the third busiest traffic center in the United States. Market Street is the elder business thoroughfare. As the center of the city, it has kept pace with the growth of the Newark, N.J. area.
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