E side Bergen looking NE from SW corner Jeffery Place on December 3, 1961

Charmelle Vickers writes:
“My family lived at 34 Conklin Avenue in Weequahic. In Newark. Mary Alice and Clifford Hubbard lost their home when city planners forced through Interstate 78. That highway displaced thousands of people. After losing their home on Conklin Avenue, my family moved south to a part of Weequahic that was not yet destroyed. Their old wooden home was beautiful. I remember it. Thank you.”

Note: No known photo survives of 34 Conklin Avenue. The above image shows a similar-looking home on the next street over.

E side High looking SE from NW corner Bank, toward West Market, on May 17, 1960

Ron Roi writes:
“I would walk to school in the early 50’s. From High Street, Bank Street, and right to Courthouse Place. I knew several people in these brownstone homes. These were beautiful buildings. I’m still alive at age 77. Most of my dear friends are departed. But my memories of old Newark live on with me.”