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.
It’s Preservation Month, Time To Celebrate Jersey City’s Rich Architectural History
This year, the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy (JCLC) will be running multiple events in honor of Preservation Month.
54 Bright Street Brings Jersey City Its First Living Moss Mural
Jersey City developer JMA Architects Atelier installs the city's first living moss green wall at 54 Bright Street.
Hampton Court Terrace: A History Of Jersey City’s Handsomest Street
In the late 1800's, Hampton Court Terrace was described as “The handsomest and most unique buildings in the city" by the Evening Journal of Jersey City.
Rendering Reality: How Modern Tech Can Sell A Project Well Before Completion
Developers lean heavily on renderings to help buyers and renters visualize the finished project. Here's an inside look at how these renderings are made.
One of N.J.’s Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Homes Sells
A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in the Garden State recently found a buyer, and the meticulously restored property is just as grand today as when the legendary architect oversaw the project.
