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History9 months agoThe Brutalist Landmark Overlooking the Hudson
Elevated high above the Hudson River and overlooking New York City, the Galaxy Towers are among Hudson County’s most recognizable skyscrapers. The three towers are a...
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History12 months agoOnce Criticized as ‘Vulgar,’ JC’s City Hall Is Now a Beloved Landmark
Jersey City, New Jersey, is the second most populated city in the state and the most populated in Hudson County, with nearly 230,000 people living within...
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History1 year agoBayonne Church Preserves Rare Piece of History
Amidst the streets of Bayonne, tucked back, sits a marvelous church with an interesting history. St. Vincent de Paul, located on Avenue C and 47th Street,...
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History1 year agoFrom Castle to Crematory
In the city of North Bergen, just off 42nd Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, stands a captivating and historically significant landmark—the Garden State Crematory. Established...
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History1 year agoA Home Older Than Jersey City Itself
In Jersey City sits a unique home that predates not just the city, but the state and even the country itself. Located at 531 Palisade Avenue,...
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Community1 year agoFrom Hospital to Home: Jersey City’s Art Deco Transformation
The Beacon Apartments have been a fixture of Jersey City for the better part of a century. However, these marvelous Art Deco buildings did not start...