Murphy Varnish Works
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About Murphy Varnish Works
Murphy Varnish Works, at McWhorter, Vesey, and Chestnut Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 9, 1979. The Register lists it for its industry, architecture and social history, at the local level. The listing covers 3.5 acres.
What it isBuilding in New Jersey, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
McWhorter, Vesey, and Chestnut Sts., Newark · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
5 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Murphy Varnish Works
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Questions about Murphy Varnish Works
Is Murphy Varnish Works on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 9, 1979 (Register number 79001484).
Is Murphy Varnish Works a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Jersey has 54 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Grace Church, 0.5 miles away.
Can you visit Murphy Varnish Works?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.