One of our favorite projects is the rehabilitation of the most famous art deco building in the middle of jersey city the beacon. Photographer dan mcnulty was a jersey city resident who spent most of his time working in his familys funeral home. Find the bestrated jersey city apartments for rent near the beacon at. If you are interested in an available condominium in the beacon, contact me, walter burns. Famed stuyvesant statue to be moved to the beacon in jersey city. Considering it was the old jersey city medical center back in the day, it is filled with history and hospitalturnedapartments sounds like a ghoulish recipe for a haunting to me. Jersey city 1911 front back with hudson tunnel train lines. The complex is listed on the national and new jersey registers of historic places. In 2005, the renovation of the beacon began, now considered the largest rehabilitation project in the country and in the history of new jersey. The beacon is the perfect opportunity to create a legacy in this iconic jersey city community, as its condominiums offer the perfect blend of historic elegance and modern appeal to last for generations.
Posted aug 12, 2009 by ron zeitlinger the jersey journal. The beacon, which occupies the jersey city medical centers rehabilitated original complex, creates the northeastern corner of the bergen lafayette section and is just east of mcginley square. The beacon, an amenity rich apartment community with glorious manhattan sky line views. Originally the jersey city medical center, the beacon includes 10 major high rise buildings, as. Liberty health jersey city medical center on a 15acre campus at the intersection of grand street 355 and jersey avenue. The beacon is a mixeduse development located on a 14acre 57,000 m 2 site on bergen hill, a crest of the hudson palisades and one of the highest geographical points in jersey city, hudson county, new jersey, united states. Historyancestry found and genealogy of fenwicks colony new jersey by thomas shourds 1876 553 pages. A history of the garden state presents a fresh, comprehensive overview of new jerseys history from the prehistoric era to the present. The old jersey city medical center complex along montgomery avenue was constructed in stages beginning in 1928.
The highend residential complex in jersey city known as the. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. It is located on a 14acre 57,000 m 2 site on bergen hill, a crest of the hudson palisades and one of the highest geographical points in jersey city, in hudson county. The rialto the capital at the beacon the jersey city medical center, built between 1928 and 1941 as a major public works project, consists of ten major midand highrise art deco styled medical buildings. I highly recommend the encyclopedia of new jersey, which was published by rutgers university. The beacon has rentals available ranging from 3602124 sq ft. See all available apartments for rent at the beacon in jersey city, nj. Beacon lights history abebooks shop for books, art. Beacon and combine both webbased gis and webbased data reporting tools including cama, assessment and tax into a single, user friendly web application that is designed with your needs in mind. Now, this city on the hudson is undergoing a dramatic renaissance to become a center for the arts as home to one of the worlds largest contemporary collections at dia. Our community features studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in six distinctive buildings. The beacon, rialtocapitol condos is a 550 1,285 sqft apartment in jersey city in zip code 07304. Cynthia harris was born in jersey city and is manager of the new jersey room, hudson countys main historical research repository. Jersey citys history is topic of new photo book by.
Jersey city s history is topic of new photo book by authors yost and harris updated apr 01, 2019. Starting in the 1630s, fur trappers, farmers and agents of dutch investors left their home base in new amsterdam for new frontiers on the west bank of the deep. During the two decades of mcnultys work, jersey city experienced many changes. A separate but affiliated building of the beacon, the margaret hague hospital was said to have birthed over 350,000 babies between 1931 and 1979. Learn more opens in a new tab demo videos opens in a new tab register for webinars opens in a new tab like us on facebook opens in a new tab. Dinner, drinks, and ghost hunting at the beacon jersey digs. Beacon, site of the renowned tallix art foundry, and the address of an increasing number of independent galleries. In 2002, construction began at a 15acre campus located at jersey avenue. Jun 16, 2015 what once started as charity hospital in jersey city turned into jersey city hospital in 1885, but today, youll recognize it as the beacon.
Feb 01, 2008 the beacon neighborhood is safe, and there are plenty of businessesrestaurants, grocery stores, etc. This building is located in mcginley square, jersey city in hudson county zip code 07304. The jersey city medical center is an amazing example of both art deco architecture and historic preservation. Once a modern marvel, beacon of jersey city sold after. Once home to the jersey city medical center, the buildings that make up the beacon are now an elegant collection of apartment homes, part of a tightknit community here in jersey city.
The old jersey city medical center is haunted a developer turned the huge old medical center on beacon hill into swanky condos. Jersey journal building 30 journal square built in 1921, this building was the newspapers fourth location in its storied history of growth in jersey city. In the heyday of the mount beacon incline from the early 1890s through the 1920s the cottage colony on mount beacon was a bustling, seasonal community of about 20 families. Traps and trapezes, ghostman, shoplifting from american a. The old jersey city medical center the forgotten past of. What are the best books on the history of new jersey. The criterion is a 22story highrise building in jersey city, new jersey, u. Frank hague, who became the mayor of jersey city in 1917, had big dreams for the hospital. The beacon leasing staff has the most extensive experience and knowledge of any apartments in jersey city, nj rental site, with endless possibilities of different floorplans apartments for rent in jersey city. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the. The old jersey city medical center is haunted by findery. The history and development of eight distinct sections are described.
The beacon neighborhood is safe, and there are plenty of businessesrestaurants, grocery stores, etc. See more ideas about luxurious bedrooms, jersey city and luxury apartments. A view a detailed profile of the structure 121653 including further data and descriptions in the emporis database. The beacon, which occupies the jersey city medical centers rehabilitated original complex, creates the northeastern. Very few usable books have been donated over the last year. Once the covid 19 pandemic lock down is over, books will be available weekend and holiday afternoons outside of 297 griffith st, jersey city, nj 07307 weather permitting. Leon yost is a professional documentary photographer who lives in jersey city and is a member of the jersey city planning board. Here is an illustrated view of jersey city, new jersey, presented with the view that history is not some group of facts hidden in dusty tomes, but is happening all the time around us. The beacon is a mixeduse development located on a 14acre 57,000 m2 site on bergen hill. The dan mcnulty collection images of america images of america.
The ancestor hunt is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program. The state has a rich native american heritage and complex colonial history. Builder touts leaseup of jersey city redevelopment project the. Our community features studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments in jersey city. We have a rich history in terms of architecture, culture and a much vibrant and diverse demographics, some of which goes back centuries.
All the cityrun buildings were made fireproof, an advance in public safety for its day. It used to be a hospital, though, so hopefully you realized what you were getting yourselves into before moving in. Availability will be posted here on the jersey city free books facebook page. Jersey city images of america and millions of other books are available for. History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey.
However, its not the most convenient place to live in jersey city for getting to other locations. Immigration has been the lifeblood of jersey citys history, and through the. The preliberty state park shoreline with abandoned remnants of the central railroad of new jersey train yards, the old medical center, the journal square path building and the turnpike extension hovering in the right background. The jersey city medical center complex officially came to be in 1936. Feb 27, 2008 i gave my opinion on the area around the beacon, and as i can see from your post, you were not even raised in jersey city i was, like my post said i was born in the medical center beacon so i think i know a little something about the area. Modernity meets history in this luxury gated community, the gorgeous art deco wonder of jersey city the beacon. A new lease on life for jersey city complex the new york. Jersey city free books jersey city, new jersey facebook. Mcnultys photography was a mere sideline, but this fact did not affect the high artistic quality of the images of the city that he produced during the 1940s and 50s. Once considered one of the largest historic rennovations in the country, the beacon in jersey city has hit hard times and was quietly sold nearly. Find your new home at the beacon located at 20 beacon way, jersey city, nj 07304. The beacon sits high on bergen hill, the highest point in jersey city, and its eight, depressionera, hospital buildings turned luxury apartments loom large, watching the entire city, seeming as tall as the manhattan skyscrapers across the hudson river. The findings of archaeologists, political, social, and economic historians provide a new look at how the garden state has evolved.
A slender apartment tower stands alone like a beacon on a hilltop in jersey city, looming over new york harbor and the statue of liberty. Jersey city medical center former jersey city nj living new deal. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Medical center complex jersey city past and present library. Page 78 january 1, 1891, and received his education in the grammar and high schools of his native city. New jersey, middle atlantic state of the e united states. Additional history of jersey city more history of jersey city jersey city, the secon d largest city in new jersey, is the site of the first permanent european community in the state. There may be a small commission paid to the ancestor hunt should you purchase from amazon. Genealogicalancestry found history of hudson and bergen counties, new jersey by cornelius burnham harvey 1900 617 pages. Oct 24, 2003 beacon has long been recognized for its historic significance, scenic beauty, and vibrant diversity. City and county chip in for stuyvesant statue pedestal. Originally published under the name the evening journal, the paper ran out of a small space at exchange place in the 1860s and then out of 37 montgomery street in 1909.
Bergenlafayette and bergen are nearby neighborhoods. Nov 26, 2014 the beacon apartments in jersey city because of the historical significance of the beacon, it was important that these buildings be preserved and repurposed. The beacon includes 2,000,000 square feet 190,000 m 2 of residential and retail space, approximately 1,200 luxury residences and 80,000 square feet 7,400 m 2 of retail space. It is bordered by new york state n and, across the hudson river and new york harbor, e, the atlantic ocean e, delaware, across delaware bay and river sw, and pennsylvania, across the delaware river w. Beacon, jersey city project gutenberg selfpublishing. List of books and articles about new jersey history online. Find 14 photos of the 4 beacon way apt 314 apartment on zillow. Anyone know anything about the beacon in jersey city. A developer turned the huge old medical center on beacon hill into swanky condos. Prior to the creation of the cemetery in 1829, its historical significance dates back to the 1700s as the site of revolutionary war skirmishes, and an active ammunition bunker during the war.
History of the church in burlington, new jersey by michigan historical reprint series. A time of elegant living spaces with high ceilings and rich finishes. The building is the first in a new neighborhood of. In 1931, the orpheum a 23story building opened to the public. Medical center national register of historic places. I gave my opinion on the area around the beacon, and as i can see from your post, you were not even raised in jersey city i was, like my post said i was born in the medical center beacon so i think i know a little something about the area. Its a great book about the wonderful city i have had the good fortune of living in. Located on beacon way near downtown jersey city, the revamped and revitalized art deco landmark now consists of luxury apartments. The continental army and general lord stirling of basking ridge took a page out of the history books creating a sophisticated communications network to highlight british movement you never know what youre going to find regarding history in the somerset hills area of northern somerset county, new jersey, but we have another great story of the american revolution and its ties to basking ridge. The daily union history of atlantic city, new jersey. A beautifully balanced mix of art deco and new aged living. What could have ended with a series of controlled implosions instead became one of the greatest examples of adaptive reuse in the history of the united states.
The most notorious would have to be the medical center now the beacon. The incline railway made cottage life on the mountain possible, delivering by trolley car everything from the lumber to build the cabins to the summer guests themselves. After a long career as an insurance broker, jersey city native randall gabrielan began a second one as historian, writer, and lecturer. The pages are clean, but it is missing its front cover and the first page has taken some wear. Six high rise apartment buildings, two oversized parks, and two parking garages sit on a perfectly manicured landscape. Today, lets take a tour of our six residential buildings.
Aug 10, 2014 i have depressingly few books on the history of new jersey, but the ones i do have are pretty good. It has all the markings inside and out of an exlibrary. The following november, construction began for a new medical complex. Embracing practically two and a half centuries, 166619, volume 3 by frank john urquhart. The combination of building heights and prominent site makes the medical center one of the most important visual landmarks in jersey city.
Peter stuyvesant statue that was ripped from jersey city s bergen square is rich in history, artistic value. In the main lobby of the rialto, one of the first art deco towers on the former jersey city medical center site to be converted into residences. The beacon apartment rentals jersey city, nj zillow. A history of new jersey libraries 17501996 by edwin beckerman. View details, sales history and zestimate data for this property on zillow. Globe the day after an ef5 tornado devastated the city. Jersey city is so rich in tradition and history but rarely gets the spot light. Seven recipients of the annual new jersey historic preservation awards were honored. Containing sketches of the past and present of atlantic city and county by john f. Closed in 2004, the hospital complex has been rehabilitated into a luxury condominium known as the beacon, allowing the art deco style buildings to continue to grace the jersey city skyline for years to come. The city, although small, is well laid out, with wide and commodious streets, and contains many large and elegant dwellings.
343 247 663 445 350 193 671 590 256 262 185 682 845 1509 51 1031 580 183 367 1222 548 119 311 650 1122 893 665 1342 217 1511 1229 1010 196 394 916 738 1225 304 1431 250 847 1005 966 1259 933 1161