From Quaker roots in the 1680s to a railroad boomtown known as the “Queen City,” Plainfield, NJ rose on industry and grand Victorian streets — then faced hard times in the mid-20th century as jobs left, downtown declined, and the city changed. Like much of New Jersey, Plainfield’s story is one of growth, struggle, and resilience. . . #plainfieldnj #newjersey #queencity #drive #njhistory | Vintage New Jersey