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By Mack-Cali

History

History

Harborside JC has been almost a century in the making. Built in 1930 for the Pennsylvania Railroad, it received its Harborside name in 1933. It’s been making a name for itself ever since.

From railroad to storage to waterfront destination, the many sides of Harborside.

From railroad to storage to waterfront destination, the many sides of Harborside.

From railroad to storage to waterfront destination, the many sides of Harborside.

From railroad to storage to waterfront destination, the many sides of Harborside.

From railroad to storage to waterfront destination, the many sides of Harborside.

1930
Pennsylvania Railroad

Pennsylvania Railroad constructs the Dock & Warehouse Building, a waterfront storage facility.

1933
Harborside Terminal

The building is renamed the Harborside Terminal and is used as a railway distribution center.

1950
Warehouse and Storage

The property is purchased by multiple investors and is operated as a warehouse.

1983
Bankers Trust Company

Bankers Trust Company relocates 1,200 staff to the property and invests $60m in technological improvements.

1986
Redevelopment Begins

To accommodate growing technological requirements, major rehabilitation and redevelopment of the buildings begins.

1992
101 Hudson,
2nd Tallest building

The 42-story Deco-revival 101 Hudson is completed, becoming one of NJ’s most recognizable buildings.

1996
Mack-Cali Acquisitions

Mack-Cali purchases the property, and its transformation into Harborside JC begins.

2000s
Other Workspaces enter the set

A response to growing demand for high-tech workspaces, H4A is completed in 2000, with H5 and 111 River following in 2002.

In 2018, with offices, retail and year-round programming, Harborside has reshaped the waterfront into a thriving work and lifestyle destination. Between JC and NYC, it combines culture, nightlife and locally inspired experiences in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that impresses at all hours.