History

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.

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.

One of Paterson’s wealthiest residents unknowingly owned a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci.

The historic Colonial Trust Company in the capital city’s Chambersburg neighborhood could be torn down and replaced with 35 apartments.

The 120-year-old rail Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal at Liberty State Park is set to officially reopen today. Bob Martin, commissioner for the Department of Environmental Protection, will join state and local officials for an opening ceremony at 1pm.

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

Last month, members of the public got a peek inside the Krueger-Scott Mansion in its almost-finished state to see what three years and $10 million could accomplish.

When the first plane hit the World Trade Center 15 years ago, three PATH trains were en route to the station below the buildings. One train was abandoned under the station when the towers fell. Now, 15 years later, cars from that train are open to the public.

A collection of historical photos not seen in almost 40 years is being digitized by the Paterson Museum. 

This McGinley Square single-family detached home is huge, historic and hard to find. Built in 1915, the three-story colonial boasts 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. With almost no detached single families on the market, this one is worth a look!