History

Head over to Fort Lee next month for the auction of a house with a colorful history of owners that was originally built by Albert Anastasia head of the notorious Murder, Inc. crime organization.

From Revolutionary relics to scenic tree-lined streets of historic homes, gaslights, and churches, New Jersey’s capital is filled with historical landmarks, most of which are open to the public.

Plans to tear down the old Saint Peter’s Grammar School, which partially dates back to 1861, have been met with controversy.

The collection of 1940s tax photos remains in limbo, held by a former chair of the Historic Preservation Commission.

These five city halls — ranging in styles from Neoclassical to Art Deco — made a statement about the importance of New Jersey when they were built.

Several of New Jersey’s most historic sites are located within a few miles of each other in Newark. A newly-launched self-guided walking tour allows residents and visitors to see nearly all of them.

Geographically, Jersey City made more sense. However, for reasons you might not think, Manhattan eventually beat Jersey City to the title.

An 1889 Colonial Revival home in Montclair has five bedrooms, four baths, and a solarium.

These futuristic- and island-themed accommodations were frozen in time and preservationists had all but given up on establishing a historic district dedicated to this quirky decade in architecture.

Whether you prefer a modern showstopper or historic estate, these New Jersey castles are easy to find and just waiting for you to discover.