Beers and Books: History of the Weehawken Public Library
The majestic building, built into a steep cliff, was originally constructed by a famous brewer and narrowly escaped the wrecking ball before being preserved.
OMA Selected to Develop Jersey City Museum in Journal Square
The OMA/AEA team are set to design Jersey City’s largest arts & culture center in Journal Square.
Saint Lucy’s Church in Downtown Jersey City Among Most Endangered Places in New Jersey
Nonprofit organization Preservation New Jersey just announced their annual list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in New Jersey, advocating awareness and preservation.
Holmdel’s Bell Works Named New Jersey’s Most Iconic Building
This month, Architectural Digest published their pick for the most iconic building in each state, and Holmdel’s Bell Works garnered the honor for the Garden State.
Why a Demolition Ban Wasn’t the Right Answer for Jersey City
The recently announced executive order, placing a temporary moratorium on demolitions of one-four family homes, doesn't address the real issue facing Jersey City's future growth.
Artist Richard La Rovere Deepens the Archive of Jersey City One Drawing at a...
Jersey City-native Richard La Rovere's drawings of everything from a single-family home to an aerial view of the skyline are preserving the city's past and present in extraordinary detail.
Hoboken’s 700 Jackson Wins Smart Growth Award for Resiliency Efforts
The winners of New Jersey Future’s annual Smart Growth Awards were announced and one of Hoboken’s most anticipated resiliency projects was included with this year’s recipients.
Jersey City Issues Moratorium on Demolition Permits
To combat what many dub the “Bayonne Box,” a citywide six-month freeze has been placed on the acceptance of applications that are seeking to demolish any 1-4 family home.
84 Essex Street: A Long-Time Community Gathering Spot Bears Witness to 170 Years of...
Built between 1830 and 1840, 84 Essex Street was a storied saloon and boarding house during historic Paulus Hook's industrial heydey and is now being restored.
Reviving a Crumbling, Yet Historically Significant, Façade in Jersey City
What was originally planned as a façade rebuild, has become a historic integrity triage mission to revive crumbling mortar, falling bricks, and a demolished stoop.
