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The Jersey City Main Post Office (Zip Code 07302), located at 69 Montgomery Street, was built in 1911 and dedicated on November 7, 1913. It was rededicated for former US Representative Frank J. Guarini on June 16, 2008. Guarini, a native of Jersey City, fought in World War II as a Navy Reserve lieutenant aboard the USS Mount McKinley, and served in the New Jersey Senate from 1965 to 1972 and in Congress from 1979 to 1983.
The two-story Neo-Classical Italian Renaissance structure was built by the Hedden Construction Company. The exterior walls are made of Mt. Waldo granite. The Washington Street facade has fluted Corinthian columns and carved capitals flanked by piers with Corinthian style pilasters. The roof is made of copper and the exterior window and door frames are of cast bronze and bronze-covered wood, iron, and steel. The public lobbies are decorated in Kingwood sandstone and Botticine marble, and the ceiling of the main corridor on the first floor is decorated in solid gold leaf.
New Jersey State Register (1986)
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
The Provident Savings Institution of Jersey City Building, at 239 Washington Street, was built in 1890. When it first opened, it was also the temporary site of the beginnings of the Jersey City Free Public Library until its present building on Jersey Avenue was constructed.
The Provident Savings Institution was the first bank in Jersey City and Hudson County and is New Jersey's oldest mutual savings bank. It was granted a charter in 1839 but didn't begin to conduct business until 1843, when,under the leadership of Dudley S. Gregory, it opened in a room in the Temperance Hall, at Washington and York streets. In 1846, they moved operations to the office of its treasurer Peter Bentley at 23 Montgomery Street for daytime transactions and to the Mechanics and Traders Bank providing evening hours. In 1853 the Provident and the Mechanics and Traders Bank shared a new building at the southwest corner of Plymouth and Washington streets. During the Civil War era, the Provident again shared a building with the Mechanics and Traders Bank, now called the First National Bank, on the corner of Hudson Street and Exchange Place. The Provident took over the building and formally referred to itself as "The Beehive Bank" and then "The Old Beehive."
Today, Provident Bank has commercial and retail branches in several other New Jersey communities and counties. In 2004, Provident's parent company Provident Financial Services Inc. received approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to merge with First Sentinel Bancorp Inc., making it New Jersey's eighth-largest bank.
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
The Jersey City Main Post Office (Zip Code 07302), located at 69 Montgomery Street, was built in 1911 and dedicated on November 7, 1913. It was rededicated for former US Representative Frank J. Guarini on June 16, 2008. Guarini, a native of Jersey City, fought in World War II as a Navy Reserve lieutenant aboard the USS Mount McKinley, and served in the New Jersey Senate from 1965 to 1972 and in Congress from 1979 to 1983.
The two-story Neo-Classical Italian Renaissance structure was built by the Hedden Construction Company. The exterior walls are made of Mt. Waldo granite. The Washington Street facade has fluted Corinthian columns and carved capitals flanked by piers with Corinthian style pilasters. The roof is made of copper and the exterior window and door frames are of cast bronze and bronze-covered wood, iron, and steel. The public lobbies are decorated in Kingwood sandstone and Botticine marble, and the ceiling of the main corridor on the first floor is decorated in solid gold leaf.
New Jersey State Register (1986)
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
The Jersey City Main Post Office (Zip Code 07302), located at 69 Montgomery Street, was built in 1911 and dedicated on November 7, 1913. It was rededicated for former US Representative Frank J. Guarini on June 16, 2008. Guarini, a native of Jersey City, fought in World War II as a Navy Reserve lieutenant aboard the USS Mount McKinley, and served in the New Jersey Senate from 1965 to 1972 and in Congress from 1979 to 1983.
The two-story Neo-Classical Italian Renaissance structure was built by the Hedden Construction Company. The exterior walls are made of Mt. Waldo granite. The Washington Street facade has fluted Corinthian columns and carved capitals flanked by piers with Corinthian style pilasters. The roof is made of copper and the exterior window and door frames are of cast bronze and bronze-covered wood, iron, and steel. The public lobbies are decorated in Kingwood sandstone and Botticine marble, and the ceiling of the main corridor on the first floor is decorated in solid gold leaf.
New Jersey State Register (1986)
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
The Provident Savings Institution of Jersey City Building, at 239 Washington Street, was built in 1890. When it first opened, it was also the temporary site of the beginnings of the Jersey City Free Public Library until its present building on Jersey Avenue was constructed.
The Provident Savings Institution was the first bank in Jersey City and Hudson County and is New Jersey's oldest mutual savings bank. It was granted a charter in 1839 but didn't begin to conduct business until 1843, when,under the leadership of Dudley S. Gregory, it opened in a room in the Temperance Hall, at Washington and York streets. In 1846, they moved operations to the office of its treasurer Peter Bentley at 23 Montgomery Street for daytime transactions and to the Mechanics and Traders Bank providing evening hours. In 1853 the Provident and the Mechanics and Traders Bank shared a new building at the southwest corner of Plymouth and Washington streets. During the Civil War era, the Provident again shared a building with the Mechanics and Traders Bank, now called the First National Bank, on the corner of Hudson Street and Exchange Place. The Provident took over the building and formally referred to itself as "The Beehive Bank" and then "The Old Beehive."
Today, Provident Bank has commercial and retail branches in several other New Jersey communities and counties. In 2004, Provident's parent company Provident Financial Services Inc. received approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to merge with First Sentinel Bancorp Inc., making it New Jersey's eighth-largest bank.
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
The Whittier House, at 174-178 Grand Street, was once a settlement house founded by Cornelia Foster Bradford during the Progressive Era. Modeled closely on Chicago's Hull House settlement, it served Jersey City's immigrant poor from its founding in December 1893 through the Great Depression. The Boys and Girls Club of Jersey City traces its origins in part to Whittier House.
The oldest part of the building was constructed in 1862 as the residence of William Clarke, a mayor of Jersey City (1869-1870), and was known as the Clarke Mansion. In 1898, a new building was constructed next to the 1862 structure and served as a gymnasium; together they were called Whittier House.
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
The Provident Savings Institution of Jersey City Building, at 239 Washington Street, was built in 1890. When it first opened, it was also the temporary site of the beginnings of the Jersey City Free Public Library until its present building on Jersey Avenue was constructed.
The Provident Savings Institution was the first bank in Jersey City and Hudson County and is New Jersey's oldest mutual savings bank. It was granted a charter in 1839 but didn't begin to conduct business until 1843, when,under the leadership of Dudley S. Gregory, it opened in a room in the Temperance Hall, at Washington and York streets. In 1846, they moved operations to the office of its treasurer Peter Bentley at 23 Montgomery Street for daytime transactions and to the Mechanics and Traders Bank providing evening hours. In 1853 the Provident and the Mechanics and Traders Bank shared a new building at the southwest corner of Plymouth and Washington streets. During the Civil War era, the Provident again shared a building with the Mechanics and Traders Bank, now called the First National Bank, on the corner of Hudson Street and Exchange Place. The Provident took over the building and formally referred to itself as "The Beehive Bank" and then "The Old Beehive."
Today, Provident Bank has commercial and retail branches in several other New Jersey communities and counties. In 2004, Provident's parent company Provident Financial Services Inc. received approval from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to merge with First Sentinel Bancorp Inc., making it New Jersey's eighth-largest bank.
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
George Washington's "Flying Camp" was situated here in Paulus Hook in 1776. It also later served as the point of a key battle in the Revolutionary War, for which a monument was erected in 1903.
In 1776, the patriot colonists decided to defend the western banks of the Hudson and built several forts, one of which was located at Paulus Hook. After suffering defeats in New York City, the rebels took leave of Paulus Hook and the British occupied it. The fort was naturally a strong position that guarded the gateway to New Jersey. In mid-summer 1779, the flamboyant 23-year old Princeton graduate, Major Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee recommended to General George Washington a daring "hit and run" plan to attack the fort. The assault was planned to begin shortly after mid-night on August 19. Lee led a force of about 300 men, some of who got lost during the march, through the swampy, marsh, land. The attack was late in getting started but the main contingent of the force was able to reach the fort's gate without being challenged. It is believed that the British thought that the force they saw approaching the fort was the return of an ally Hessian patrol. The attacking patriots were unable to use their muskets effectively since their gunpowder had gotten wet. So, they were ordered by Lee to fix bayonets. They succeeded in damaging the fort and took 158 prisoners. But, they were unable to destroy the fort and spike all its cannons. As daytime arrived, Lee decided that prudent action demanded that the patriots withdraw before the British forces from New York could cross the river. The importance of the battle rests on the fact that it forced the British to abandon their plans for taking rebel positions in the New York area. Paulus Hook remained in British hands until after the war. On November 22, 1783, the British evacuated Paulus Hook and sailed home. "Light Horse Harry" Lee settled in Virginia, to become one of the Commonwealth's early governors. He died in 1818. Perhaps, he is best remembered for being the father of the Robert E. Lee, the Confederate Civil War general.
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
George Washington's "Flying Camp" was situated here in Paulus Hook in 1776. It also later served as the point of a key battle in the Revolutionary War, for which this monument was erected in 1903. It was originally located in the middle of Grand and Washington Street until falling over after repeatedly being hit by trucks.
In 1776, the patriot colonists decided to defend the western banks of the Hudson and built several forts, one of which was located at Paulus Hook. After suffering defeats in New York City, the rebels took leave of Paulus Hook and the British occupied it. The fort was naturally a strong position that guarded the gateway to New Jersey. In mid-summer 1779, the flamboyant 23-year old Princeton graduate, Major Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee recommended to General George Washington a daring "hit and run" plan to attack the fort. The assault was planned to begin shortly after mid-night on August 19. Lee led a force of about 300 men, some of who got lost during the march, through the swampy, marsh, land. The attack was late in getting started but the main contingent of the force was able to reach the fort's gate without being challenged. It is believed that the British thought that the force they saw approaching the fort was the return of an ally Hessian patrol. The attacking patriots were unable to use their muskets effectively since their gunpowder had gotten wet. So, they were ordered by Lee to fix bayonets. They succeeded in damaging the fort and took 158 prisoners. But, they were unable to destroy the fort and spike all its cannons. As daytime arrived, Lee decided that prudent action demanded that the patriots withdraw before the British forces from New York could cross the river. The importance of the battle rests on the fact that it forced the British to abandon their plans for taking rebel positions in the New York area. Paulus Hook remained in British hands until after the war. On November 22, 1783, the British evacuated Paulus Hook and sailed home. "Light Horse Harry" Lee settled in Virginia, to become one of the Commonwealth's early governors. He died in 1818. Perhaps, he is best remembered for being the father of the Robert E. Lee, the Confederate Civil War general.
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
This Monument was erected in 1903 to memorialize the Battle of Paulus Hook. It was originally located in the middle of Grand and Washington Street until falling over after repeatedly being hit by trucks. It was moved to the southeast corner in the middle of a memorial park.
In 1776, the patriot colonists decided to defend the western banks of the Hudson and built several forts, one of which was located at Paulus Hook. After suffering defeats in New York City, the rebels took leave of Paulus Hook and the British occupied it. The fort was naturally a strong position that guarded the gateway to New Jersey. In mid-summer 1779, the flamboyant 23-year old Princeton graduate, Major Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee recommended to General George Washington a daring "hit and run" plan to attack the fort. The assault was planned to begin shortly after mid-night on August 19. Lee led a force of about 300 men, some of who got lost during the march, through the swampy, marsh, land. The attack was late in getting started but the main contingent of the force was able to reach the fort's gate without being challenged. It is believed that the British thought that the force they saw approaching the fort was the return of an ally Hessian patrol. The attacking patriots were unable to use their muskets effectively since their gunpowder had gotten wet. So, they were ordered by Lee to fix bayonets. They succeeded in damaging the fort and took 158 prisoners. But, they were unable to destroy the fort and spike all its cannons. As daytime arrived, Lee decided that prudent action demanded that the patriots withdraw before the British forces from New York could cross the river. The importance of the battle rests on the fact that it forced the British to abandon their plans for taking rebel positions in the New York area. Paulus Hook remained in British hands until after the war. On November 22, 1783, the British evacuated Paulus Hook and sailed home. "Light Horse Harry" Lee settled in Virginia, to become one of the Commonwealth's early governors. He died in 1818. Perhaps, he is best remembered for being the father of the Robert E. Lee, the Confederate Civil War general.
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
George Washington's "Flying Camp" was situated here in Paulus Hook in 1776. It also later served as the point of a key battle in the Revolutionary War, for which this monument was erected in 1903. It was originally located in the middle of Grand and Washington Street until falling over after repeatedly being hit by trucks.
In 1776, the patriot colonists decided to defend the western banks of the Hudson and built several forts, one of which was located at Paulus Hook. After suffering defeats in New York City, the rebels took leave of Paulus Hook and the British occupied it. The fort was naturally a strong position that guarded the gateway to New Jersey. In mid-summer 1779, the flamboyant 23-year old Princeton graduate, Major Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee recommended to General George Washington a daring "hit and run" plan to attack the fort. The assault was planned to begin shortly after mid-night on August 19. Lee led a force of about 300 men, some of who got lost during the march, through the swampy, marsh, land. The attack was late in getting started but the main contingent of the force was able to reach the fort's gate without being challenged. It is believed that the British thought that the force they saw approaching the fort was the return of an ally Hessian patrol. The attacking patriots were unable to use their muskets effectively since their gunpowder had gotten wet. So, they were ordered by Lee to fix bayonets. They succeeded in damaging the fort and took 158 prisoners. But, they were unable to destroy the fort and spike all its cannons. As daytime arrived, Lee decided that prudent action demanded that the patriots withdraw before the British forces from New York could cross the river. The importance of the battle rests on the fact that it forced the British to abandon their plans for taking rebel positions in the New York area. Paulus Hook remained in British hands until after the war. On November 22, 1783, the British evacuated Paulus Hook and sailed home. "Light Horse Harry" Lee settled in Virginia, to become one of the Commonwealth's early governors. He died in 1818. Perhaps, he is best remembered for being the father of the Robert E. Lee, the Confederate Civil War general.
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
George Washington's "Flying Camp" was situated here in Paulus Hook in 1776. It also later served as the point of a key battle in the Revolutionary War, for which this monument was erected in 1903. It was originally located in the middle of Grand and Washington Street until falling over after repeatedly being hit by trucks.
In 1776, the patriot colonists decided to defend the western banks of the Hudson and built several forts, one of which was located at Paulus Hook. After suffering defeats in New York City, the rebels took leave of Paulus Hook and the British occupied it. The fort was naturally a strong position that guarded the gateway to New Jersey. In mid-summer 1779, the flamboyant 23-year old Princeton graduate, Major Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee recommended to General George Washington a daring "hit and run" plan to attack the fort. The assault was planned to begin shortly after mid-night on August 19. Lee led a force of about 300 men, some of who got lost during the march, through the swampy, marsh, land. The attack was late in getting started but the main contingent of the force was able to reach the fort's gate without being challenged. It is believed that the British thought that the force they saw approaching the fort was the return of an ally Hessian patrol. The attacking patriots were unable to use their muskets effectively since their gunpowder had gotten wet. So, they were ordered by Lee to fix bayonets. They succeeded in damaging the fort and took 158 prisoners. But, they were unable to destroy the fort and spike all its cannons. As daytime arrived, Lee decided that prudent action demanded that the patriots withdraw before the British forces from New York could cross the river. The importance of the battle rests on the fact that it forced the British to abandon their plans for taking rebel positions in the New York area. Paulus Hook remained in British hands until after the war. On November 22, 1783, the British evacuated Paulus Hook and sailed home. "Light Horse Harry" Lee settled in Virginia, to become one of the Commonwealth's early governors. He died in 1818. Perhaps, he is best remembered for being the father of the Robert E. Lee, the Confederate Civil War general.
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)
77 Hudson, designed by John Cetra for K. Hovnanian Homes, is sheathed in three distinct but complementary shades of blues and greens--hues that refer to the Hudson River, New York Harbor and the sky above.
Paulus Hook Historic District New Jersey State Register (1981)
Paulus Hook Historic District National Register #82003276 (1982)