Bergen Square: A Rich History in the Shadow of Journal Square
Pre-dating the Declaration of Independence by about a century, Bergen Square offers some insight into how the state started planting its roots.
Electrified by Edison: Thomas Edison’s New Jersey Legacy
Remains of the Thomas Edison’s New Jersey operations can still be seen across the state.
Morris Canal Greenway Project in Jersey City Moves Forward
A path for pedestrians and bicyclists stretching from the Delaware to the Hudson? The cities of Bayonne and Jersey City are working together to make it happen.
Reviving a Crumbling, Yet Historically Significant, Façade in Jersey City
What was originally planned as a façade rebuild, has become a historic integrity triage mission to revive crumbling mortar, falling bricks, and a demolished stoop.
Historic Highland Park Castle Shares Grounds With New Rental Development
Merriewold at Highland Park, named for the castle built by the Johnson & Johnson family, marries the new with the notable and leaves a sordid history in the past.
The Ghosts of Jersey City: Exploring More of the City’s Vintage Ads
These vintage relics advertising businesses, products, and services from years ago are a visual reminder of Jersey City’s past.
Streetcar Stories: History of the North Hudson Railway Company
Given the state of public transportation today, it's hard to believe there was once a complex network of streetcars throughout Hudson County.
Will the Abandoned Essex County Jail Be Torn Down?
City officials say that the structure "poses a danger," but that there are no funds to tear it down.
Look Inside the Van Vorst Townhome Where Some of Jersey City’s Most Prominent Families...
Steeped in historical details, and now restored to its former glory, this Mercer Street townhouse was home to Jersey City's most influential residents.
History on Sussex Street: From Estate to Boarding House and Back Again
Built in the 1850s, 109 Sussex Street was originally home to a 'universally esteemed' NYC grocer. Now, after years of neglect, the home has been returned to its former glory.