Hundreds of graves at Old First Cemetery dating to the 17th century were desecrated for what is now Newark’s hockey arena.

January 1959
Old First Cemetery looking NW from far rear

July 1961
Park lot graveyard Old First Ch. looking NW from Central Railroad Depot

March 1962
Park lot rear Old First church, formerly graveyard

Old First Cemetery looking SW from Central RR Depot

Old First Cemetery showing a mound at SW corner

Old First Cemetery showing steps to be excavated, a mound at SW corner

Old First Cemetery looking NW from Central RR Depot

The pergola in Branch Brook Park was demolished in the 1960s to build Barringer High School.

March 30, 1962
Pergola in Branch Brook Park, Barringer section looking W

March 15, 1962
Pergola in Barringer part of Branch Brook Park looking W from foot 6th Ave

Pergola in Barringer part of Branch Brook Park looking N from Foot 6th Ave

Pergola near Park Ave looking NW, Barringer part of Branch Brook Park

Pergola near Park Ave looking W near Park Ave., Barringer part of Branch Brook Park

Pergola looking NE from Barringer High near 6th Ave, Barringer part of Branch Brook Park

Pergola in southern area, looking E, Barringer part of Branch Brook Park

Pergola in southern area, looking NE, Barringer part of Branch Brook Park