What do you know about the history of Jersey City and the surrounding area? For instance, are you aware of the history of the Apple Tree House? It’s the oldest building in the Jersey City area, having been built in 1688. It takes its name from the fact that the site used to be an […]
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Brighten the Corner…
McGinley Square – Big Plans!
Have you been to McGinley Square in Jersey City? It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. The problem is that, being a very old neighborhood, it needs a spruce-up. Well, it looks like that is exactly what it will get with the McGinley Square East Redevelopment plan. The proposed project, which […]
Bowling and Rock Climbing Together?
Here in the Hoboken area, an ambitious project has been proposed to the city’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. It would entail a Bowling Alley, a climbing gym, and other commercial/retail space on the ground floor, with office space above. On top of that would go ten stories of residential space. South of the 14th […]