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.
124 Residences, Event Space, and New School Planned for Jersey City’s Sacred Heart Site
The Archdiocese is working with a developer on a plan to adaptively reuse their church, school, and priory.
NJIT’s Plans to Demolish Buildings in Historic District Temporarily Derailed
The State Historic Preservation Office denied New Jersey Institute of Technology’s application to demolish four buildings within the city’s first and oldest historic district.
A Year After Historic Mansion in Newark Burned, Former Owner Fights for a Second...
A plan is underway that could rebuild Newark's historic Kastner Mansion. The effort would restore the facade, keep the brownstone turret and signature portico, and eventually expand the building into the neighboring lot.
Traffic Deaths Surged in the Early 20th Century, a Public Works Project to Prevent...
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.
Preservation Commission Takes Final Stand to Save Historic Hospital in Orange
About a century ago, a small suburban hospital in Orange, became a sprawling, world-class medical facility funded by the era’s most famous philanthropists. But this landmark institution had a tragic, mysterious ending.
New Podcast Tells the Story Behind Buildings, Starting With Some of NJ’s Most Notable
The American Building podcast series debuts this Tuesday with guest Matthias Hollwich, the architect behind Jersey City’s new Journal Squared tower. Next week will feature Samer Hanini, founder of Hanini Group, followed by Jon Pickard and Martin Ditto.
