Clark Thread Company Historic District, Industrial complex in East Newark, New Jersey, United States.
The Clark Thread Company Historic District is an industrial complex of around 35 brick buildings built between 1875 and 1910 along the Passaic River. The site spans roughly 13 acres and is being transformed into a town center with shops and residential units.
Scottish brothers George and William Clark founded the operation in 1864, making it the nation's largest thread producer by 1873. The complex expanded rapidly to meet demand for thread used in the booming sewing machine industry.
The district reflects the daily life of textile workers who shaped the community around this industrial hub. The buildings remain central to East Newark's identity, marking a period when manufacturing defined the region.
The site is partially accessible since some areas remain in active use or renovation. Visitors can walk the perimeter to observe the scale and layout of this former production facility and its surroundings.
The facility once housed a chimney recognized by Scientific American in 1888 as the tallest in the United States. This structure demonstrated the technical ambition of a factory that led its industry.
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