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Historic Buildings

Cortlandt, NY
Business
Last Call: Brewery In Century-Old Church Announces Closure In Mohegan Lake Last Call: Brewery In Century-Old Church Announces Closure In Mohegan Lake
Last Call: Brewery In Century-Old Church Announces Closure In Mohegan Lake A Northern Westchester brewery known for its unique setting inside a century-old church has set its closing date. Argonne Rose Brewing Company, located at 1715 East Main St. (Route 6) in Mohegan Lake, announced that its last day of service will be Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, citing "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for the closure.  In a heartfelt statement, owners Sarah, Marc, and Dave thanked their patrons and the local brewing community for making their journey special. “The warmth, laughter, and unforgettable memories shared with all of you have been what truly made this place un…

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by Ben Crnic
West Milford, NJ
Police & Fire
Dangerous Air Quality Levels Reported, New 1,800-Acre Wildfire Burns In West Milford Dangerous Air Quality Levels Reported, New 1,800-Acre Wildfire Burns In West Milford
Dangerous Air Quality Levels Reported, New 1,800-Acre Wildfire Burns In West Milford Three active wildfires in New Jersey are keeping firefighters busy this weekend as the air quality continues to worsen. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is working to contain fires in West Milford, Pompton Lakes, and Englewood Cliffs (scroll for details on each one). AirNow.gov shows an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 171, or unhealthy, across North Jersey, as of 7:30 p.m., caused by the smoke that blanketed the region. Click here to see an active AQI map or click here to check your town's AQI. Prolonged dry conditions, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong winds have contribut…

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by Cecilia Levine
North Hunterdon, NJ
Real Estate
NJ Church Transformed Into Modern Home With Its Own Cemetery Listed For $650K (PHOTOS) NJ Church Transformed Into Modern Home With Its Own Cemetery Listed For $650K (PHOTOS)
NJ Church Transformed Into Modern Home With Its Own Cemetery Listed For $650K (Photos) Prayers have been answered for anyone looking to live in a modernized church complete with its own cemetery in New Jersey. The property at 198 Locktown Flemington Road in Delaware Township is listed for $650,000 by Kevin Mcpheeters at Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s. The three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence is set on 1.1 acres nestled near an ancient cemetery that’s included with the property. As a bonus, it overlooks plenty of preserved farmland, the listing says. Inside, you’ll find more traces of history with a tower and bell, as well as the church’s original pressed-tin covered ceilin…

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by Valerie Musson
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
Police & Fire
'Gingerbread Building' Destroyed By Fire 'Gingerbread Building' Destroyed By Fire
'Gingerbread Building' Destroyed By Fire A fire "significantly damaged" a historic building in central Pennsylvania Thursday night, PennLive reports. The blaze spread through the third floor and out the windows of the "Gingerbread Building' on West Main Street in Mechanicsburg around 10:25 p.m. the outlet says. Firefighters knocked the fire down and began overhauling at around midnight. There were no injures reported and over a dozen people were being assisted by the Red Cross, the outlet reports. Shoutout to Mechanicsburg Fire Department and Upper Allen Fire Department for doing/continuing to do a great job. It’s... Posted …

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by Nicole Acosta
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
Historic Philadelphia Church Ravaged By Flames, Neighbors Displaced Historic Philadelphia Church Ravaged By Flames, Neighbors Displaced
Historic Philadelphia Church Ravaged By Flames, Neighbors Displaced A fire ravaged a historic church in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon. Flames shot out of St. Leo's Church in Tacony as firefighters arrived around 5:15 p.m. More than 100 firefighters, medics and chiefs responded to the 2-alarm blaze at the vacant building, the Philadelphia Fire Department said. Several people were displaced from neighboring buildings, which also sustained damage.  The fire was under control after approximately 2 hours, authorities said. The cause is under investigation by the Fire Marshal's Office. Built in the 1890s, the church merged with Our Lady of Consolati…

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by Cecilia Levine
Englewood, NJ
Real Estate
Historic Alpine Church Designed By Metropolitan Opera House Architect Hits Market At $3.45M Historic Alpine Church Designed By Metropolitan Opera House Architect Hits Market At $3.45M
Historic Alpine Church Designed By Metropolitan Opera House Architect Hits Market At $3.45M Alpine's historic community church is on the market for $3.45 million. According to Zillow, two lots on Closter Dock and Old Dock roads totaling 3.19 acres are for sale: the 20,000-square-foot church and a two-bedroom, 10,000-square-foot home. The church had been on Zillow for 11 days as of Wednesday afternoon.  Founded in the 1840s, the church was designed by the same architect of the Metropolitan Opera House, J.C. Cady.  "Cady donated his time to the church after being drawn there while designing a home for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nordhoff in 1865," the church website s…

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by Cecilia Levine