We only had a few minutes to look around Jersey City. At the entrance as we drove into the city, we were greeted by this pylon sculpture with “Historic Downtown” messaging supporting stylized iconography with JC in a letter and Jersey City written on the edge. Landscaping and a flagpole give this traffic island a … Read more
We happened to visit Detour art gallery when the “Unprecedented” exhibition for Julie Rivera was showing. Her pieces had nature or animal themes that were cleverly adapted. Their space and other objects from their collection. Sculpture had a prominent position throughout. The space allowed larger or more unusual pieces to be displayed with plenty of … Read more
Development took off when the old Easton Turnpike (Route 28) was laid out. Among the early developments was a fashionable townhouse for Ferdinand Vanderveer. He was a prominent citizen and county politician who served as the Judge of Common Pleas from 1822-1835. The house was later occupied by the West End Athletic Association (1891-1895). In … Read more
This sidewalk view showcases a beautifully landscaped curb strip lining the classic brick walkways of downtown Red Bank, New Jersey, situated directly across the street from the Red Bank Corporate Center. The textured urban garden island prominently features dense clumps of Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’, a hardy perennial known for its broccoli-like flower heads that deepen … Read more
The storefront of 2 Chicks with Chocolate, is located at 1300 Highway 35 South in Middletown, New Jersey. The shop features custom-painted window murals displaying cheerful dancing sunflowers alongside a message reading, “Come Visit our Metuchen Location” (which serves as a dedicated What’s the Scoop pickup hub at 457 A Main Street). The right window … Read more
Poor Cat Designs is a boutique fine jewelry company at 53 Broad Street in Red Bank, New Jersey. They specialize in hand-crafted original pieces made in the United States, and their hallmark collection features a diverse range of unique charms, rings, and earrings. Popular for high-quality, stackable precious metal charms often worn on signature knotted … Read more
Old Town is a neighborhood that specialized in making tools. It was a commercial crossroads by the Grand River with a mill, brewery, and shops. By 1900, it was a center for making plows and other agricultural tools. The arrival of the Olds and Reo motor car companies changed the face of the neighborhood. New … Read more
As one of the earliest pavement to plaza projects, Times Square has since spread out along major avenues. Sometimes paint and planters are enough to reclaim streets for people.
Interior of the Ithaca Farmers Market, an iconic vendor-owned cooperative pavilion situated along Cayuga Lake at Steamboat Landing in Ithaca, New York. This rustic open-air wooden structure styled after a 13th-century European cathedral, with an open air clerestory and elevated roof above that. The market highlights regional businesses located within a 30-mile radius of the … Read more
Downtown Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on Main Street has distinct storefront facades with the bay window balconies. This stretch of town regularly fills with white pop-up vendor tents for community traditions like the weekly Monroe Farmers Market or the massive annual StroudFest street festival. Main Street and 6th Street in downtown Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. The prominent red brick … Read more