The Toll Of The Garden State Parkway On Bloomfield: Local Event

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield historian Richard Rockwell will explore the impact the Garden State Parkway had on the township when it was built in the 1950s during a free event on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

According to the Historical Society of Bloomfield, “The Toll of the Garden State Parkway on Bloomfield” will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Church on the Green, 147 Broad Street. It will be free and open to the public.

Here’s what to expect, according to a news release:

“On October 25, join Bloomfield historian Richard Rockwell as he explores the impact the Garden State Parkway had on the township of Bloomfield when it was built in the 1950s. Through historical photos, maps and newspaper articles, explore the controversies and protests surrounding the project, as well as the hundreds of houses that were demolished or moved to make way for the GSP. Love it or hate it, you’ll be fascinated by the history of the Garden State Parkway through Bloomfield.”

For more information, click here or contact 973-743-8844 or info@hsob.org.

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