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.
History Alongside the Highway: Newark’s Plume House Dates Back 300 Years
The invention of celluloid camera film, which revolutionized the industry, occurred in Newark. However, the building in which it was invented, and the history behind the structure, might surprise you.
From Jersey City to the Newsstand: How the New York Daily News is Made
For 21 years, New York’s first tabloid newspaper has been printed in Jersey City. Jersey Digs was given an exclusive look at the facility.
Makers Mansion Community Planned Around Historic Newark Castle
Jersey Digs has obtained plans for a massive new complex with micro-manufacturing, shops, apartments, and more on the Krueger-Scott Mansion property.
The Original Living Social: Hoboken’s Social Club History
Immigrants flocking to Hoboken near the turn of the 20th century caused a building boom in the city, and a few social clubs built during the era still stand today.
Harsimus Cemetery To Host Memorial Day Celebration
The historic graveyard, which hopes to one day be restored into a park and museum, will be hosting a free Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen soldiers complete with a musical tribute.
Tour Highlights Downtown Newark Adaptive Reuse Projects
Several local and state organizations partnered to showcase redevelopment in the city.
Hampton Court Terrace: A History Of Jersey City’s Handsomest Street
In the late 1800's, Hampton Court Terrace was described as “The handsomest and most unique buildings in the city" by the Evening Journal of Jersey City.
Castle Point Terrace: History Shines Through On The Yellow Brick Road
To get a glimpse into the lives of Hoboken’s elite around the turn of the century, just follow the yellow brick road.
Weehawken’s Shippen Street: From Heights To Horseshoes
A cobblestoned, East Coast cousin of San Francisco’s Lombard Street is tucked away in the New Jersey Palisades.
