Almost Two Decades Later, Jersey City’s 111 First Street Remains a Symbol of Lost...
A decade after the publication of Left Bank of the Hudson, historian David J. Goodwin revisits the unanswered questions surrounding Jersey City's demolished 111 First Street and its enduring influence on the Powerhouse Arts District.
NJPAC Reveals Memorial Design for Controversial Cathedral House Demolition Site
NJPAC's proposed Cathedral House memorial will feature preserved architectural elements, historical exhibits and a public garden, but critics are questioning whether the project adequately addresses the site's complicated past.
Historic Jersey City Homes Tied to Black History Could Gain New Protections
Jersey City is taking steps to preserve overlooked Black history sites, including the home of its first Black schoolteacher and the city's last known surviving Underground Railroad stop.
Historic New Jersey General Store Dating to 1883 Is for Sale
Built in 1883 to sell dry goods, farming equipment and dairyman supplies, the Hainesville General Store has survived for more than 140 years and is now looking for its next owner.
How Hoboken Saved Its Tenements and Transformed the City
Long before Hoboken became one of New Jersey’s most desirable cities, an ambitious rehabilitation program helped rescue its aging tenements while allowing existing residents to remain in place.
Hoboken Museum Series Takes a Closer Look at the City’s Historic Houses of Worship
A new lecture series explores some of Hoboken’s most remarkable sacred architecture, from the once-skyline-dominating Our Lady of Grace to the rarely seen interior of Holy Innocents.
From Floodwaters to Liquor Licenses, Skybridges Are Solving Unusual Problems in New Jersey
Once criticized for pulling people off city streets, skybridges are resurfacing in New Jersey developments as solutions to development challenges.
$24 Million Expansion Will Transform the Battleship New Jersey Experience
From a rooftop overlooking Philadelphia to modern bathrooms aboard the ship, a $24 million project will bring some long-awaited changes to Battleship New Jersey.
Historic Jersey City Women’s Club Headquarters Listed for $2.25 Million
From the fight for women’s suffrage to the creation of Jersey City’s first kindergartens, this historic Fairmount Avenue home has witnessed more than a century of civic change.
Oldest Home in Saddle River Listed for $2.8 Million
The five-bedroom, four-bathroom Red Sandstone Dutch Colonial traces its ownership back to the earliest days of Bergen County.
