History

The Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, centered on the Journal Square PATH/bus station, is developing an identity as numerous residential towers rise among the old housing stock.

When the Jersey City cemetery reopens to visitors on Bergen Square Day, Oct. 23, visitors will be able to take a self-guided tour.

Ghost towns in NJ are a reminder of the state's rich history and offer a glimpse into the past. These New Jersey abandoned historic places are worth a day trip.

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.

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.

The Newark-based Hanini Group has purchased the 19th century school and only time will tell if the historic structure will be preserved.

A good spot for mudlarking requires two things — an old city and a river. Newark has both, and treasure hunters have found a trove of arrowheads, 19th-century coins, and Victorian inkwells along the riverbanks.

Weequahic High School's historic importance was recently recognized when it was named to New Jersey’s Register of Historic Places.

In celebration of May being Preservation Month, the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy is hosting two events that will give residents a look at two historic Jersey City neighborhoods.

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.