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The Ghosts of Newark: More of Newark’s Fading Ads

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Part two of our series looking at the history behind some more of Newark’s notable fading signs.
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Barrow Street: Park-Facing Homes in One of Jersey City’s Most Charming Historic Districts

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The Van Vorst Park section of Jersey City is a coveted residential enclave known for its abundance of intact row houses. Today, we examine the history behind two archetypical Barrow Street brownstones.
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Trips by Transit: Discovering History in Trenton

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From Revolutionary relics to scenic tree-lined streets of historic homes, gaslights, and churches, New Jersey’s capital is filled with historical landmarks, most of which are open to the public.
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Exploring Mount Tabor: Ocean Grove’s Countryside Counterpart

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Located in Morris County, New Jersey, the community of cottages known as Mount Tabor is one of the region’s most unique villages.
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Keansburg Is a Bargain Beach Town but Not for Long

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Once a popular summertime Shore destination for New Yorkers that suffered damage from hurricanes, Keansburg, New Jersey, is finally coming back to life.
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The Ghosts of Trenton: Signs Help Tell the Story of New Jersey’s Capital City

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Trenton, New Jersey is filled with ‘ghost signs’ advertising organizations and businesses that once operated within the city.
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The Ghosts of Jersey City: The History Behind the Signs

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You may pass them daily, but here is the story behind the companies featured in some prominent fading signs in Jersey City.
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Mansion Atop the Mountain: Kip’s Castle in Verona

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The Gilded Era estate is now owned by Essex County and is open for tours and events on the grounds.
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Liberty State Park: New Jersey’s Gift to America

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Jersey City’s largest green space features diverse attractions that range from restaurants to a bird sanctuary, but the land wasn’t always so pristine.
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The Ghosts of Newark: Signs From Another Era Still Dot the City

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New Jersey’s largest city is literally filled with signs of its prosperous past. Curiosity got the best of us, so we dug up the history of some of the city's more prominent ghost signs.

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