Weekend Walks: Downtown Jersey City, Where Rapid Development Meets Strong Preservation Efforts
This Downtown Jersey City stretch blends old and new and is likely to emerge as the epicenter of several upcoming preservation battles that will be fought in the coming years.
Architectural Revival: A Look at Agencie Group’s Jersey City Projects
The founders of Agencie Group are dedicated to preserving Jersey City's historic architecture through careful restoration and modernization.
Madison Resorts Wildwood Crest Opens Their 200-Room Complex
The developer has combined the Royal Hawaiian and Oceanview Motels into Cape May County’s largest resort complete with multiple pools, rooftop event spaces, and three restaurants.
Jersey City Approves Restoration Project in Hamilton Park
A historic building in Jersey City’s Hamilton Park neighborhood is set to undergo a renovation that will expand the property.
How a Tool for Historic Preservation was Wielded for Demolition in Jersey City
Five years ago, Jersey City’s historic preservation office created a tool to help homeowners designate their homes a landmark. But it soon became wielded “almost exclusively” by real estate prospectors for demolition.
Renovated Ballantine House in Newark Re-Opens This Friday
Ballantine House, which dates to 1885, underwent an extensive renovation and now houses an immersive historical experience that also includes contemporary art exhibits.
Newark’s Preservationists Fooled Again – This Time With Proposed Pedestrian Bridge
The proposed $110 million Newark pedestrian bridge promises enhanced accessibility and safety, yet it faces criticism for bypassing city landmarks commission approval and missing opportunities for artistic involvement.
The Discovery of an 1860 Photo Causes Jersey City Residents to Rethink Restoration of...
Judge Stephen Garretson’s former home is believed to be the oldest building in Hamilton Park, Jersey City.
With Renovation Stalled, Historic Jersey City Mansion Hits the Market
A stately Jersey City home has been listed for $1.4 million several years after it appeared the boarded-up property would be restored to its former luster.
Native American Encampment, 18th Century Home Threatened by Municipal ‘Recycling’ Facility in Paulsboro
A plan to build a municipal recycling center threatens the serenity of a historically significant 18th-century home called the Samuel P. Paul House.
