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Join me for a conversation with my neighbor and friend Charlene Burke, whose dedication to Jersey City spans decades. Charlene has been a familiar face at public hearings and a driving force behind the West Bergen-East Lincoln Park Historic District.
In our conversation, Charlene shares:
How her work publishing a magazine about New Jersey history sparked a deeper appreciation for preservation
The story behind establishing our neighborhood's historic district designation in 2015
Practical advice for anyone nervous about speaking up at public meetings
Why persistence matters in community advocacy
Her perspective on balancing historic preservation with neighborhood growth
The unexpected connections between her own historic home and her grandfather's Jersey City story
What I love about Charlene is her practical wisdom about speaking up and showing up—something that changed how I approach my own civic engagement. Her reminder that "one person can make a difference" offers an empowering message for anyone looking to get involved in their community.
For full show notes, transcript, and visual documentation of places mentioned in this episode, visit: https://natkalbach.substack.com
Connect with me:
Website: natkalbach.com
Instagram: @natkalbach
Email: [email protected]
Our theme music is "How You Amaze Me," composed by Jim Kalbach and performed by Jim Kalbach, Bryan Beninghove, Charlie Siegler, and Pat Van Dyke.
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Welcome to Nat's Sidewalk Stories, a podcast exploring the hidden histories and vibrant communities beneath our feet. In this introductory episode, I share how my journey as an artist documenting Jersey City's architecture evolved into a deeper exploration of place-based storytelling.
I'll take you through my discovery of Dr. Edwina Drake Frech, who once lived in my house and established Jersey City's first pure milk dispensary in the early 1900s, saving countless infant lives. This connection to the past inspired my current book project, "If These Walls Could Talk," where my house narrates generations of Jersey City history.
In upcoming episodes, you'll meet remarkable people like Charlene Burke, who taught me that speaking up at public meetings can make a real difference; Jin Jung, whose ceramic plaques throughout Jersey City honor forgotten histories; and Kelly Carroll, whose perspective on community-based preservation inspired me to document the storefronts that have served our neighborhoods for generations.
Join me on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month as we explore the stories that make our neighborhoods unique, with a focus on Jersey City but also featuring perspectives from other cities that help us see our own community with fresh eyes.
For Full show notes, transcript, and visual documentation of places mentioned in this episode visit here
Connect with me:
Website: natkalbach.com
Instagram: @natkalbach
Email: [email protected]
Our theme music is "How You Amaze Me," composed by Jim Kalbach and performed by Jim Kalbach, Bryan Beninghove, Charlie Siegler, and Pat Van Dyke.
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