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Three Centuries of Perth Amboy
Late 1800's
Industry Reshapes the Waterfront
Factories and industrial complexes expand along Perth Amboy’s waterfront, attracting workers and transforming the city’s economy, neighborhoods, and landscape.
1890s - 1930s
Terra Cotta Capital
Perth Amboy becomes a major center of architectural terra cotta manufacturing. Local factories produce decorative building materials used on important buildings throughout the United States.
1900s
A City of Immigrants
Generations of newcomers from around the world make Perth Amboy their home, establishing neighborhoods, businesses, houses of worship, and traditions that reshape the city’s cultural identity.
1928
The Outerbridge Crossing Opens
The Outerbridge Crossing opens between Perth Amboy and Staten Island, creating a major new transportation link and strengthening the city’s connection to the New York metropolitan region.
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