Preserving History: From Butler Bros to Modera Lofts
Once on the verge of demolition, the Butler Brother's warehouse has been adapted into luxury residences. In doing so, Mill Creek chose to restore items found during clean out to use throughout the building. Let's take an inside look at this meticulous process.
Lawsuits, a Sewing Machine Tycoon, and Absolutely No Music: The Storied Past of Jersey...
Abandoned following a devastating fire in 2007, the Gothic-style church and parsonage at 158-162 Mercer Street has a particularly colorful - and at times, 'silent' - history.
Step Inside a Park-Facing Brownstone Owned by a Succession of Impressive Jersey City Women
This Montgomery Street home has observed the evolution of the neighborhood for nearly a century and a half under the stewardship of several prominent female owners.
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.
State Commissioner Overrules Panel, Paves Way for Newark’s Tubman Statue
Approval for a Harriet Tubman monument planned in Newark was first denied, but now a New Jersey commissioner has overruled the state panel of preservationists.
The Summit House, One of Jersey City’s Oldest Buildings, is Headed for the Auction...
Dating back to 1690, the iconic Journal Square, Jersey City building is poised for a 21st century comeback.
Hudson’s Historic Courthouse That Was Almost History
Towering over Jersey City’s Hilltop neighborhood, the Hudson County Courthouse is a building many locals hope they never have to enter. But the hulking Beaux-Arts structure isn’t just home to plaintiffs and defendants; it’s a reminder of the city’s past and a symbol of what can happen when historical preservation is done right.
Coexisting Communities: A Visit to Orange’s Valley Arts District and Seven Oaks Park
An industrial turned artist community and a historic residential district sit side by side in Essex County.
Developer Unveils Veterans Monument at Former Fort Monmouth Army Base
The builders who redeveloped officers' housing at the former Fort Monmouth Army Base recently unveiled a monument in their new one-acre park that pays homage to the men and women who worked at the base.
Historic State Theatre New Jersey Announces Free Event for Reopening
State Theatre New Jersey has announced the date for the historic New Brunswick venue’s reopening after a year of major renovations.









