Jersey City Seeking Operator to Renovate, Re-Open Historic Loew’s Theater
The city and Friends of the Loew’s have agreed on a Request for Proposals that would restore the facility through a $40 million revitalization, making room for both national concerts and community events at the iconic building.
As Construction Boom Continues, Social Media Influencers are Becoming Preservationists
In the next decade, thousands of new residences in Newark and Jersey City will vie for space with existing landmarks. A new class of social media influencers is hoping they can help salvage this history through stunning imagery.
A Shop in Montclair’s Downtown Historic District to Undergo Renovations Before Opening New Restaurant
A commercial building in Montclair’s downtown historic district will undergo a renovation that will both strip away some of the mid-century modernizations while giving it some stylish updates before a new restaurant opens there.
‘512 Quantum Sound’ Bringing Restaurant, Rooftop Lounge to Famed Heights Building
A studio where Madonna, Queen Latifah and Taking Back Sunday recorded is being converted into a new restaurant concept that’s set to open next year.
Century-Old Parish House in Bernardsville Transformed into Luxury Condos
The Heritage at Claremont is a development of 20 condos on a historic church property in Bernardsville.
Preserving Architectural History In Bayonne
After the community lost a battle to save a prominent historical home in 2015, historic preservation has become a hot topic in Bayonne. But with only one official historic district and limited legal means to protect properties, preservationists are doing their best to ensure Bayonne's history survives.
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.
After Warren Street School Demolished, James Street Named ‘Most Endangered’
James Street Commons Historic District, whose residents had fought to save the nearby school for over a decade, was named one of the most endangered places in the state.
The Case for Saving the St. Peter’s Grammar School Buildings
St. Peter’s request for demolition is now expected to be heard at the Historic Planning Commission meeting on April 1.
Madame Scott’s Grandson to Revive Beauty School in Newark’s Restored Krueger-Scott Mansion
Last month, members of the public got a peek inside the Krueger-Scott Mansion in its almost-finished state to see what three years and $10 million could accomplish.