More Fading Ads

Photographer Frank Jump likes taking pictures of fading ads as we pointed out last year. Well he's been around Jersey City again and posted more Jersey City fading ads. Always interesting, the old ads are a reminder of what the city once was.

Jersey City's New Deal Architecture

The Jersey City Independent writes up an interesting piece on the city's new deal era buildings including Roosevelt Stadium, The Jersey City Medical Center, and the Harry Moore School.

Syrup House Hilighted

A Jersey City Heights mansion owes its splendor to maple syrup, writes John Gomez for the Journal. The grand house even caught the eye of Journal editors nearly a hundred years ago as the house was erected.

Jersey City Church Makes Most Endangered List

Preservation New Jersey, a heritage advocacy group, released the 2008 list of the 10 most endangered sites in the state, with Jersey City's Sacred Heart Church making the list. Past Jersey City nominees have included the downtown Powerhouse and the Apple Tree House.

Conservancy Launches Preservation Month

The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy launched preservation month which includes historic architectural tours, cleaning up monuments, and an awards ceremony. Preservation month began on May 3 and runs through May 31.