The Bonnell House, 1045 East Jersey Avenue, is the oldest house in Elizabeth NJ and one of the oldest domiciles in the state. It represents the 17th century carpentry skills of its owner/builder, Nathaniel Bonnell, originally a native of New Haven, Connecticut, came to Elizabeth about the time of its founding (1664) and served as a member of the incorporating organization, the Elizabeth Associates.
Directions to Future City Inc. Office:
From Route 1&9- North or South Take East Jersey Street turn in the direction of Center City. Continue on East Jersey Street- Bonnell House is where FCI is located one block in on the right. Turn right into the parking lot. Please park facing out. Enter at the ground floor entrance.
From NJ Transit-North or South Get off at the Elizabeth train stop. Go in the direction of Broad Street toward the store Shopper’s World. At that store take a left on East Jersey Street. Walk 4 short city blocks. Bonnell house is on the right. Enter through the parking lot gate.