Clark Thread Company Historic District

900 Passaic Ave., East Newark, New Jersey. County/parish: Hudson.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places June 02, 1978. NRIS 78001764.

33 contributing buildings. 2 contributing structures.

Also known as:

  • East Newark Industrial Center
  • First Republic Industrial Cent

From Wikipedia:

Clark Thread Company Historic District

The Clark Thread Company Historic District, located at 900 Passaic Avenue, East Newark, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States, is a large mill complex. Begun in 1875, it was a major manufacturing site of the Clark Thread Company, the world's leading manufacturer of sewing thread, until 1935. The complex was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1978 for this association. It now functions as an industrial park housing a diversity of businesses.

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