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Elizabeth Public Library
11 South Broad St.
(908) 354-6060
www.elizpl.org
After undergoing a host of structural renovations over the past decade, the Elizabeth Public Library stands as a reminder of the generosity of Andrew Carnegie, who gave it to the town of Elizabeth in the early part of the 20th century. The library, which houses a variety of special collections-including those related to business and consumer health-provides Internet service and operates from four locations. Library card holders can go to the facility's Web page, which provides access to a vast number of books, articles, audiovisual media and data. |
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Union Square
Elizabeth Avenue
www.elizabethavenue.org
Union Square on Elizabeth Avenue is best known for being the site of the Continental Outpost of the battle of June 8, 1780. Five thousand British Regulars arrived in Port Elizabeth and marched down Elizabeth Avenue-known as one of the oldest streets in North America-to attack General Washington and the Continental Army. Fifteen Elizabeth Minutemen, positioned around Union Square, held them off and even wounded their general, Lord Stirling. The Minutemen continued to attack, delaying the British enough for Washington's Army to survive, eventually driving them out of New Jersey. The area is designated by a marker and statue of a Minuteman. |
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Ritz Theatre
148 East Jersey St.
(908) 351-7575
www.ritztheatre.net
Built in 1926 and known for its Art Deco design, the Ritz Theater includes seating for 2,772 people. This fully restored facility is one of the largest and oldest fully operational theaters in New Jersey. Over the years, many legendary acts have graced this majestic theater's stage, from the Marx Brothers, George Burns and Jack Benny, to Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Harry Chapin, Maya Angelou, Chaka Kahn, Rodney Dangerfield and many others. |
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Kean University Galleries
1000 Morris Ave., Union
(908) 373-0392
www.kean.edu/gallery |
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L&M Art Gallery
124 Elmora Ave.
(908) 351-2633
www.lmartgallery.com |
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Union County Cultural and Heritage Affairs
633 Pearl St.
(908) 558-2250
www.ucnj.org/cultural |
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