James Street Community Rushes to Stall NJIT’s Demolition of Historic School
A decade-long battle to save a landmark in Newark’s University Heights nearly ended in demolition. Frantic phone calls to lawyers and city officials managed to stay the wrecking ball in the eleventh hour — for now.
Layers of History Hidden in the Walls of Newark’s Krueger-Scott Mansion
Architects found layers of history that go back more than a century.
Hoboken Charter School Opens its Permanent K-12 Home
A historic building along Hoboken's main drag has been integrated into an educational campus that includes new classrooms, a rooftop deck, and rear courtyard.
Trenton’s Plan to Reclaim the Waterfront Endangers Iconic Modernist Buildings
Stakeholders-ACT!, a community organization, is holding a virtual event tomorrow in an effort to rally support.
Iconic Essex House Restaurant Couldn’t Survive Pandemic, Could Become Site of Residential Building
The owners are now partnering with Newark-based developer Hanini Group to bring a five-story residential building to the property.
An Electrician Stumbled on Lost WPA Photos in West Orange, but the Fate of...
The collection of 1940s tax photos remains in limbo, held by a former chair of the Historic Preservation Commission.
Hoboken to Host Meeting on Neumann Leathers Redevelopment Plan
A scheme looking to revitalize several structures built during the 19th century would create 310 residential units plus indoor and outdoor public plazas while preserving and rehabilitating the property’s industrial arts space.
Jersey City Moves Toward $72 Million Renovation of Historic Loew’s Theater
The city's redevelopment agency has taken a step toward restoring the Journal Square landmark into a 3,300-seat performing arts center, choosing the operator behind Newark’s Prudential Center for the job.
Restoration and Expansion Planned at Jersey City’s North Baptist Spanish Church
A partially boarded-up church that’s almost 135 years old could soon be revitalized into worship space that includes 16 apartments under a new proposal.
Historic Jersey City Building With Ties to Mayor Frank Hague at Risk of Demolition
The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy (JCLC) believes the Junction holds an important place in Jersey City’s history and the building at 500 Communipaw Avenue is no exception.
