UPDATES: 6/2012: The Liberty Hall/ Hardy Blacksmith Shop building was demolished earlier this month in preparation for residential development on the site. DESCRIPTION: Liberty Hall, also known as the Alfred Hardy & Son Blacksmith Shop, is a sturdy, three-bay wide, two-and-a-half-story tall ... » Learn More about Liberty Hall/Hardy Blacksmith Shop
Community Center or Facility
The Stone Pony
UPDATES: 07/2010: The club continues to be recognized as significant, and previous threats of demolition seem to be gone. The building received a new roof and lighting, sound, and air conditioning upgrades in 2009. Also, the building's 'backyard' has been enlarged and now features a summer stage. ... » Learn More about The Stone Pony
Roosevelt Stadium
UPDATES: The State House Commission in June 2004 approved an application requesting the removal of statutory Green Acres restrictions, paving the way for Union City to demolish the Stadium. The stadium was demolished in 2005, and is now the site of a new High School. DESCRIPTION: Built by the ... » Learn More about Roosevelt Stadium
Fabian Theater and Building
UPDATES: 07/2010 Update: Local designation was pursued in the past few years but did not get passed, and the owner at that time decided that they could not rehabilitate it as planned. Since then the building has sat in very poor condition. A new owner has now taken ownership and has new plans for ... » Learn More about Fabian Theater and Building
Wanamaker Hall
DESCRIPTION: Located in Island Heights, where the Tom’s River and Barnegat Bay meet, Wanamaker Hall was built in 1904. Features of this vernacular neo-gothic revival structure are crenelated parapets and corner oriels. Between 1908 and 1913, the building underwent several additions, and, at its ... » Learn More about Wanamaker Hall
Louis Kahn – Bath House and Day Camp Buildings
UPDATES: 10/2011: The Kahn Bath House restoration has received the National Trust for Historic Preservation's 2011 National Preservation Award. 7/2010: Delays have caused the restoration of the Bath House complex to miss its projected July 4 completion date. However, the entire complex is ... » Learn More about Louis Kahn – Bath House and Day Camp Buildings
Crescent Temple
UPDATES: 12/2020: The Pentecostal Church Assembly of God still owns the Crescent Temple property and uses it for religious services. Interior images can be seen on their active Google page here. 12/2011: The Crescent Temple has been purchased by the Pentecostal Church Assembly of God, a ... » Learn More about Crescent Temple
Newark Symphony Hall
UPDATE: Now celebrating its 95th year, Newark Symphony Hall continues to serve as a performance hall and special events venue, but requires significant capital improvements to bring it back to its former glory. New leadership has embarked on a $50 million capital campaign and made upgrades in the ... » Learn More about Newark Symphony Hall
National Guard Armory
UPDATE: November 2015: The Paterson National Guard Armory was demolished after a seven-alarm fire severely damaged the building forcing local officials to tear it down. DESCRIPTION: Paterson was the first New Jersey city to take advantage of an 1889 law enabling cities that lacked armories to ... » Learn More about National Guard Armory
Hope Fire Company / American Legion Post 254
DESCRIPTION: Built in 1894, the Hope Fire Company building has served a variety of community uses in Mays Landing, Hamilton Township. The building was originally constructed, thanks to a partnership between community tradesmen, as the headquarters of the Hope Fire Company, later known as the ... » Learn More about Hope Fire Company / American Legion Post 254