Historic Preservation

A Village staple since 2002, Madame Claude has made a name for itself by bringing delicious French cuisine and a casual, cozy atmosphere to the neighborhood. The French cafe is now reopened in the newly revitalized, historic White Eagle Hall, restored by Ben LoPiccolo Development Group, LLC (BLDG).

Judge Stephen Garretson’s former home is believed to be the oldest building in Hamilton Park, Jersey City.

People’s Preparatory Charter School will be revamping a century-old Newark synagogue into their newest campus.

Architects found layers of history that go back more than a century.

A decade after its demolition, the site of downtown Jersey City’s once-thriving artists’ community continues to sit undeveloped.

In the early 20th century, Trollies, trains, horses, bikes, and cars all scrambled on lawless roads. Deaths and injuries were commonplace. To help the situation, the Lackawanna Railroad eliminated 19 deadly grade crossings in Orange and East Orange. The yearlong project, which began in 1922, will soon mark a centennial.

Hoboken is working with a developer on plans to rehabilitate and expand a historic industrial complex.

Jersey City’s Historic Preservation Commission has recommended a plan that would add townhomes, apartments, and a large storefront to a Downtown neighborhood.

A century-old bank building in the heart of New Brunswick could soon be reopened, as a developer looks to revitalize the property.

The Embankment Preservation Coalition is hosting a fundraising happy hour at Barcade tonight, Thursday, September 15th. Drop by from 6:30 to 10:30 pm to talk about the community's hopes for the historic Harsimus Branch and its much-loved Embankment.