Left Bank of the Hudson: Jersey City and the Artists of 111 1st Street
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (927 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823278034 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
But in the end, the story is a true tragedy. Along the way, we meet eccentric artists, Russian mobsters, corrupt cops, greedy developers, and this being Jersey CIty, dysfunctional politicians. There's a cameo by a cast member of the Sopranos, arson, political backstabbing, earnest activists and a final act starring internationally-acclaimed architect Rem Koolhaus. "This is a broad story of urban change from 19th century industrialization to 21st century gentrification through the narrow lens of one building in Jersey City. A local social, cultural, and political history reflecting global trends, fueled by an argument for a
The artists found themselves entangled in a long, complicated, and vicious fight for their place in the building and for the physical survival of 111 1st Street itself, a site that held so much potential, so much promise for Jersey City.Left Bank of the Hudson offers a window into the demographic, political, and socio-economic changes experienced by Jersey City during the last thirty years. The local arts scene flourished, igniting hope that Jersey City would emerge as the next grassroots center of the art world. Setting the facts straight for future generations, Left Bank of the Hudson provides an illustrative lesson to government officials, scholars, students, activists, and everyday citizens attempting to navigate the "rediscovery" of American cities.. Documenting the narrative of 111 1st Street as an act of cultural preservation, author David J. Goodwin's well-researched and significant contribution addresses the question of the role of artists in economicall
He writes regularly at anothertownonthehudson.. Goodwin works by day as a librarian at Fordham University School of Law. Currently, he serves as a board member of the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy. Bonaventure University, Drexel University, and Fordham University, David J. Educated at St. He is a past commissioner and chairman of the Jersey City Historic Preservation Commission