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Re: PRESERVATION OF POWERHOUSE TO BEGIN
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I agree. The smokestacks were an integral part of this building.

Posted on: 2014/5/14 15:25
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Re: PRESERVATION OF POWERHOUSE TO BEGIN
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The Powerhouse IS historic. We are too quick to tear down anything that isn't new and shiny. Restoring the Powerhouse will only add to the property values of the surrounding neighborhood. It would be a landmark pointed to with pride.

It is historic simply because it is the last example of Jersey City's former industrial, waterfront might; and it is a type of building that simply isn't built anymore.

Perhaps we should also demolish the Hoboken Terminal because it is old? While we're at it, let's tear down Grand Central Station. It's old and wastes space.

Some people are theatened by fine old historic buildings. They tend to think that they are living in the best of eras, and don't want to be reminded that past eras might have been just as good or better in some respects than the present.

By the way, the State Theatre wasn't being restored when it was being "worked on." It was being demolished, and then the collapse occurred. The State Theatre was built like Fort Knox--until it was "messed with."

The Loew's is also historic. Look at what they are doing with the Loew's Jersey's sister theatre in Brooklyn, the Kings Theatre. We should follow their example.

If you want a city that has no examples of history and could be "Anywhere, USA" move to Houston or San Diego; or even the Jersey suburbs.

--A Jersey City Native of long standing.

Posted on: 2014/5/13 15:21
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Re: Is Jersey City New York City's 'Sixth Borough'?
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Geographically, demographically, and culturally -- a resounding yes.

Politically -- no.

Actually, I would consider all of Hudson County as being "The Sixth Borough."

Posted on: 2014/5/9 12:41
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Re: What is your favorite street in Jersey City?
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Not defending the owners that don't replace fallen trees, but one reason trees aren't replaced is because it is seen as just another chore that needs to be done in the Fall when the leaves drop.

Also, as was mentioned, too many trees have fallen victim to new driveways.

Posted on: 2014/5/6 14:55
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Re: What is your favorite street in Jersey City?
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Stevens Ave. west of Sterling Ave. (in Greenville) is another favorite of mine. Little 1920s-era row houses on a tree-lined street -- on both sides of the street.

There is a service road in back for deliveries and garbage collection; and parking.

Yes, there are some nice areas in JC even in Greenville.

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Posted on: 2014/5/5 18:51
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Re: What is your favorite street in Jersey City?
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Fulton Avenue between Bergen and the Boulevard (in bad old evil Greenville).

This is where I grew up.

It hasn't been a part of the rebirth of Jersey City (read "Downtown") but in the 1960s, it was pretty close to heaven. Large old beautiful brick houses, huge old London plane trees, and a new first rate public school.

It was Sinatra's neighborhood when he lived in Jersey City. He lived at Audubon Ave. and the Blvd.

Typical Fulton Ave. house today... (108 years old and not a sign of a crack.)

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Posted on: 2014/5/5 16:06
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