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Bergen Square: A Rich History in the Shadow of Journal Square

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Pre-dating the Declaration of Independence by about a century, Bergen Square offers some insight into how the state started planting its roots.
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Electrified by Edison: Thomas Edison’s New Jersey Legacy

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Remains of the Thomas Edison’s New Jersey operations can still be seen across the state.
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Morris Canal Greenway Project in Jersey City Moves Forward

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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.
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Reviving a Crumbling, Yet Historically Significant, Façade in Jersey City

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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.
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Historic Highland Park Castle Shares Grounds With New Rental Development

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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.
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The Ghosts of Jersey City: Exploring More of the City’s Vintage Ads

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These vintage relics advertising businesses, products, and services from years ago are a visual reminder of Jersey City’s past.
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Streetcar Stories: History of the North Hudson Railway Company

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Given the state of public transportation today, it's hard to believe there was once a complex network of streetcars throughout Hudson County.
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Will the Abandoned Essex County Jail Be Torn Down?

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City officials say that the structure "poses a danger," but that there are no funds to tear it down.
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Look Inside the Van Vorst Townhome Where Some of Jersey City’s Most Prominent Families...

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Steeped in historical details, and now restored to its former glory, this Mercer Street townhouse was home to Jersey City's most influential residents.
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History on Sussex Street: From Estate to Boarding House and Back Again

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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.

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