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Long retired, the Colgate Clock in Jersey City sits in a weedy field by the Morris Canal. Life goes on in Lower Manhattan on a dreary winter day as the World Trade Center grows taller. Feb 2012.Lane For U!Delaware Lackawanna train yards in Hoboken on the right before the terminal was built in 1907. The tracks were elevated then on tall piles. Erie railroad yards and Pavonia Avenue on the left. Jersey City. 1883Daily life on the Morris Canal small and large basins with lots of sailboats, coal barges, horses and wagons, factories, trains entering the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal. Jersey City. 1883Lower Manhattan and the new World Trade Center as seen through the railroad yards of Hoboken from Observer Highway. A contrast between old technology and the new. Feb 2012Jersey City

Easter Egg Hunting at Pershing Field – March 15, 2008

Image does not depict actual hiding places of eggs This is for illustration purposes only.

Jersey City kids need to enjoy today’s beautiful weather. A perfect event will be the annual JC Egg Hunting at Pershing Field. Kids will be grouped into 2 categories: ages 3-5 and ages 6-8.
So parents, rush out and [...]

197 Academy Street – Anticipated Move-in: Autumn 2008

The morning traffic on Academy Street and Summit Avenue during weekdays is not seen in the picture.
See the traffic light? I turn left towards Summit Avenue going to work. Sorry, this is the best picture I got (taken few days ago), I had to make it quick as using a phone while car is [...]

Just Opened? Beauty Within Hair Salon

I saw the sign “GRAND OPENING” this morning when I went to work so I stopped by and took a few pictures on my way home. Suddenly, a guy who I assumed to be the owner, came out and asked me: “What are you doing?”
I said “taking pictures” (People have a right to take pictures [...]

Abandoned? Thorne Street and Summit Avenue

At the corner of Thorne Street and Summit Avenue, Jersey City, this is erected. I always pass by this place when I go to work and was wondering what happened to this house. It looks like it is ready to be demolished.
Read on to see a closer view of the two front doors.

“8.7.06″ Looks [...]

Crime: Teenager Batted 50-Year Old Delivery Man In The Head

Photo does not depict actual sites of events.
Do you recognize this place? It’s near The Beacon, the building formerly known as the Jersey City Medical Center.
In this area last week, a 50-year old Chinese delivery man was batted in the head several times by a teenager for $20 worth of food. A TEENAGER! FOR [...]