‘Jack the Ripper’ Scare in Newark Remains Mystery a Century Later
Jack the Ripper, the infamous 19th-century serial killer, was in the news last month when someone claimed to know his identity. What many don’t know is that Newark had its own “Jack the Ripper” scare a century ago.
An Inside Look At The Stanley Theater’s Celestial Restoration
When it opened in 1928, The Stanley Theater in Journal Square was one of the greatest old movie palaces and the second-largest on the East Coast, next to Radio City. After years of neglect, the theater was purchased by the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society who transformed it into a prized house of worship.
Kastner Descendant Dreams of New Life for Historic Newark Mansion
In 1890, the Kastners bought a plot of land in what was then the German district, and hired a talented, but lost-in-time architect to build them a "beer-baron mansion" with Franz’s initials – FJK – etched over the doorway, a feature that came crashing down earlier this year.
Old Jail Could Inspire Youth to Stay Out of Prison — but Only If...
What better way to enshrine the lessons we’ve learned from decades of mass incarceration than by transforming the remnants of Newark’s first penitentiary into a gathering place — be it a museum or community center — that might bring about the end of a problematic legacy.
As Anti-Racism Protests Sweep the Nation, Italians Stand Their Ground on Columbus Issue
In Newark, onlookers in the dark hours of the morning, watched a century-old statue of Christopher Columbus removed from a plinth at the mayor’s orders. The city’s last statue of Columbus is still standing in the North Ward, but many believe it is only a matter of time before the 15th-century explorer tastes the waters of the Passaic River.
Residents of Newark’s Forest Hill Work to Remember Neighborhood’s History
Two Newark organizations and the Newark Public Library have collaborated to place signs on historic homes throughout the Forest Hill neighborhood in the North Ward.
History Unearthed as Jersey City Hall Renovation Continues
A project to restore the historic Grove Street building revealed some interesting history.
NJIT’s Plans to Modernize Its Campus Could Cost Newark Some History
Turn-of-the-last-century architecture could be torn down, but fortunately not without consulting Newark Landmarks.
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.
Weekend Walks: Historic Downtown Jersey City Gets Festive
The people, parks, and historic buildings around Jersey City's historic downtown area have a very distinct character, and this time of year, a little holiday cheer.
