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.
Weekend Walks: Journal Square on the Rise
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.
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.
The Drama of the Newark Concert Halls… and the Theaters That Were Left Behind
Newark was at one point the center for culture and arts in New Jersey and has many once grand theaters to show for it. Now, however, when a Newarker wants to go see a movie or play, they are relegated to traveling to the suburbs or crossing the Hudson River.
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.
Reviving a Crumbling, Yet Historically Significant, Façade in 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.
Imperiled Newark School Holds Key to Lost Chapter in City History
The Newark-based Hanini Group has purchased the 19th century school and only time will tell if the historic structure will be preserved.
Edison’s Black Maria, the World’s First Movie Studio, Needs Rehabilitation
The world’s first movie production house, the Black Maria in West Orange, is getting a huge investment to make the exhibit more tourist-friendly.
Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy Celebrates Preservation Month
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.