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    February 26, 1907September 19, 2019 by Myles Zhang

    East Wing Rebuilt

    Photo from 1907 news clipping describing the changes. The East Wing’s 1837 brick cells are demolished and entirely rebuilt in steel. Unlike before, these new cells have plumbing, toilets, and electricity.

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    Read a news article about the demolition. Or browse current photos of the rebuilt East Wing.

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    Student Reuse Proposals

    • ADAPTIVE REUSE of JAIL
    • Exhibit Design | Myles Zhang
    • Institutional Reuse | Janine Lang
    • Institutional Reuse | Shivali Gaikwad
    • Institutional Reuse | Xianqi Fan
    • Social History | Maura Whang
    • Social History | Shreya Ghoshal
    • Housing | Qianye Yu
    • Housing | Myron Wang
    • Community Hubs | Madeline Berry
    • Community Hubs | Daniella Zamora
    • Materials + Technology | Rob Kesack
    • Materials + Technology | Gabriela Figuereo

    Credits

    Based on a studio at Columbia University GSAPP by Belmont Freeman and Bryony Roberts.

    Exhibit curated by Myles Zhang and Zemin Zhang.

    Click here to view full credits.

    Newark Landmarks: Exhibit Sponsor

    Sponsor website.

    Where is this jail in Newark?

    271-285 New Street, Newark, NJ, 07103

    Click here to view the jail’s location on Google Maps.

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