Absolut Montclair Imagination

We can change our community one block at a time!!
Credit: Absolut Bottles altered by Montclair Vibe editor

Zaentz has left the building

This editor reported to other sites early in May that Zaentz Hardware has closed. 

Zaentz Hardware, Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair
Photo credit: Montclair Vibe Editor, May 28, 2011

As part of the Bloomfield Avenue Corridor Improvement Project initiate by this site, it would be ideal for another business to go into the vacant space if it has already been taken. Plans for "Placemaking" of this intersection are the central core to the Bloomfield Corridor which has been rapidly declining over the last three years. 

The exterior of Zaentz needs some TLC and a simply coat of paint  along with removal of the obsolete signage.


The potential of the large sidewalk area evolving into a "public space" is terrific. Sidewalks are often overlooked as public space or opportunities for community development. Adding benches along the side (like the bench close to Epernay restaurant on park Street) and two planters with sea grass would add a much needed improvement to this corner. 


I'm working on it! 

Historical Preservation Tax Credits available

Montclair is noted for its historic architecture and is home to six historic districts listed on the Register of Historic Places of both the state and country as a whole, 92 individually listed landmarks, and two locally designated commercial districts. 


For a listing of all historical properties and historical districts currently listed in Essex County click HERE. Scroll through the list until you find your town and then look for your property. Your property may not be in this list, but it will be a great surprise if it is! 


More information to follow about this topic about how to find applicable tax credits for your property!