The Newark that Could Have Been, Part II: Mid-Century Utopias and Motorama Nightmares
Part II of our deep dive into the history and architectural aspirations of Newark: post-World War II Newark is grappling with economic downturns and the weight of its own aspirations, as it embarks on a bold journey to redefine itself.
The Newark that Could Have Been, Part I: A City Beautiful, Sky-High Ambitions, and...
Dive into the history and architectural aspirations of Newark, a city with a complex past and promising future, explored through the lens of its iconic landmarks and unrealized urban visions.
Weequahic High School’s Landmark Achievement: Celebrating Betelle’s Architectural Mastery in Newark
Weequahic High School's historic importance was recently recognized when it was named to New Jersey’s Register of Historic Places.
An Insider’s Guide to the World’s Second Largest Hindu Temple that Opened in New...
Set on 185 acres in Robbinsville, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is the second largest Hindu temple in the world and took 12 years to build with the help of more than 12,500 volunteers.
A Visitors Guide to Incredible New Jersey Castles
Whether you prefer a modern showstopper or historic estate, these New Jersey castles are easy to find and just waiting for you to discover.
Futuro House: This UFO Landmark Could Become Willingboro’s New Visitors Center
The best-known landmark in Willingboro, Futuro House, could become the township’s visitor center.
Audible Plans to Reimagine Modernist Welton Becket-Designed Building in Downtown Newark
Audible plans to renovate the ground floor of a well-known modernist building at 33 Washington St in Newark designed by architect Welton Becket.
These City Hall Buildings Have an Important Place in New Jersey’s History
These five city halls — ranging in styles from Neoclassical to Art Deco — made a statement about the importance of New Jersey when they were built.
If Walls Could Talk, They’d Shout ‘Off with the Vinyl!’
Newark could have the prettiest neighborhoods in America… but only if we gave the humble rowhouses the same dignity as the greatest mansions on Ballantine Parkway.
The Sins of Our Architects: How Racism Smeared Newark’s Modernist Legacy
Bare walls of granite, concrete, and opaque glass shout “nothing to see”. These buildings insult our city’s inhabitants but are a comfort to commuters. They are fortresses to suburbia’s denial that the route of their wealth was built on sidewalks that are now lifeless.
