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.
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.
Morris Canal Greenway Project in Jersey City Moves Forward
A path for pedestrians and bicyclists stretching from the Delaware to the Hudson? The cities of Bayonne and Jersey City are working together to make it happen.
History Unearthed as Jersey City Hall Renovation Continues
A project to restore the historic Grove Street building revealed some interesting history.
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.
The Newark that Could Have Been, Part I: A City Beautiful, Sky-High Ambitions, and...
Dive into the history and architectural aspirations of Newark, a city with a complex past and promising future, explored through the lens of its iconic landmarks and unrealized urban visions.
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.
Liberty State Park: New Jersey’s Gift to America
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.
