Look Inside the Van Vorst Townhome Where Some of Jersey City’s Most Prominent Families...
Steeped in historical details, and now restored to its former glory, this Mercer Street townhouse was home to Jersey City's most influential residents.
Martin Scorsese’s Latest Mob Movie Chooses Paterson as the Perfect Backdrop
Filming has started for Martin Scorsese’s movie starring Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino, and Paterson’s historic architecture will make an appearance.
History on Sussex Street: From Estate to Boarding House and Back Again
Built in the 1850s, 109 Sussex Street was originally home to a 'universally esteemed' NYC grocer. Now, after years of neglect, the home has been returned to its former glory.
Barrow Street: Park-Facing Homes in One of Jersey City’s Most Charming Historic Districts
The Van Vorst Park section of Jersey City is a coveted residential enclave known for its abundance of intact row houses. Today, we examine the history behind two archetypical Barrow Street brownstones.
The Ghosts of Trenton: Signs Help Tell the Story of New Jersey’s Capital City
Trenton, New Jersey is filled with ‘ghost signs’ advertising organizations and businesses that once operated within the city.
Lawsuits, a Sewing Machine Tycoon, and Absolutely No Music: The Storied Past of Jersey...
Abandoned following a devastating fire in 2007, the Gothic-style church and parsonage at 158-162 Mercer Street has a particularly colorful - and at times, 'silent' - history.
Profiled: Jeff Jordan Architects, an Award-Winning Firm Redesigning Jersey City
If you’ve wandered through downtown Jersey City, you’ve likely come across the work of Jeff Jordan Architects – a local architectural firm known for their modern aesthetic that seamlessly blends old and new.
The Original Living Social: Hoboken’s Social Club History
Immigrants flocking to Hoboken near the turn of the 20th century caused a building boom in the city, and a few social clubs built during the era still stand today.
History Told Through Fireplaces, An Intimate Look Inside 459 Jersey Avenue
Take a trip through history as we look behind the façade of one of Jersey City’s most beautiful brownstones.
The Gilded Age Comes To Life At One Of Hoboken’s Most Iconic Brownstones
The opulence and elegance of the Gilded Age meet the conveniences of modern luxury in this magnificent brownstone home situated at the corner of Hudson and 7th in Hoboken.
