Author: Fred B. Adelson
Scenic grounds in Bordentown that belonged to Joseph Bonaparte—Napoleon’s older brother and the ex-king of Naples and Spain—are set to open this spring.
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At Height of Fame, Sharpshooter Annie Oakley Moved to Nutley
August 10, 2022
The Essex County community was an idyllic respite for Oakley after years spent living in tents, hotels and rooming houses on tour.
Seen in: History, Home & Style
Frederick Law Olmsted, Famous Architect Behind Central Park, Left a Legacy in Jersey, Too
April 4, 2022
Olmsted, who was born 200 years ago on April 26, designed green spaces throughout the Garden State.
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A Look Back at Muhammad Ali’s Life in Cherry Hill
March 8, 2022
Muhammad Ali—who would have turned 80 years old on January 17, 2022—is Cherry Hill’s most recognizable homeowner ever.
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As Miss America Turns 100, New Jersey Sorts Through Her Archives
September 7, 2021
The pageant's archives are housed in a secret storage facility in Atlantic County, the region of its birthplace.
Seen in: Jersey Living, Jersey Shore
How Depression-Era Art Lives On Across the Garden State
April 16, 2021
Public art flourished during the Depression, thanks to New Deal work-relief programs. Many of the most ground-breaking works remain on view in NJ.
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NJ Painter’s Still-Life Spotted in Biden Home
September 30, 2020
Rosemary Castiglioni's White on White appeared behind Jill Biden during home interviews that aired this summer.
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Jersey’s Three Remaining Frank Lloyd Wright Houses
April 28, 2020
The owners share their experiences living in—and serving as reverent stewards of—a rare art form.
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