Tag: Cathedral House
NJPAC’s Plan to Demolish Historic Cathedral House Gets Mixed Reaction from Landmarks Commission
NJPAC testified that asbestos discovered during partial demolition could compromise the structure of the Cathedral House, a claim that drew skepticism from preservation advocates and commissioners.
NJPAC Revives Plan to Demolish Landmarked ‘Black Power’ Building, Three Years After Agreeing to...
Newark’s Cathedral House is back on the chopping block as NJPAC seeks partial demolition, despite agreeing in 2022 to preserve the landmarked building.
NJPAC Agrees to Save ‘Black Power’ Building in Newark Historic District
Facing backlash over a plan to demolish a Newark landmark that played a role in black history, NJPAC revealed a modified redevelopment plan that would preserve a significant portion of the building including the street-facing facade and a well-known mural.
Artist Paula Scher Responds to NJPAC’s Plans to Destroy Her Famous Mural
Last month, NJPAC appeared before Newark’s historic preservation commission to plead its case for demolishing a protected landmark. They even hired an expert to badmouth a famous mural that NJPAC had originally commissioned and praised.
NJPAC Could Demolish Newark ‘Black Power’ Building for Loading Bays and Parking
A former church building in Newark that played an important role in black history could be demolished.
