Built 1909 NJRHP # 1480 Opened 1909 Added to NRHP 3 March 1995 | NRHP Reference # 95000183 Designated NJRHP December 9, 1994 Area 2,400 m² | |
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Location 2595 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey Architectural styles American Craftsman, Neoclassical architecture Similar Ficken's Warehouse, Buildings at 1200‑120, Hale‑Whitney Mansion, First Baptist Church, Engine House No 3 - Truck | ||
The Fairmount Apartments, also known as the Grand Lady of Jersey City, are located in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. The Apartments were added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 3, 1995. The Apartments are an example of an early twentieth century Arts and Crafts style apartments. The building consists of two L-shaped 4 1⁄2-story brick-and-concrete structures connected by a 1-story structure.
HistoryEdit
The Fairmount Apartments were designed by the firm of Newman and Harris. The eastern section was constructed in 1909 and the western section was built in 1912. There were 33 apartments in each section. The building was purchased in 1962 by Father Divine. The building was renovated in 1995 and currently has 59 apartments of senior residences.