The Fairmount Apartments, also known as the ''Grand Lady of Jersey City'', are located in

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, United States. The Apartments were added to the

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on March 3, 1995. The Apartments are an example of an early twentieth century

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style apartments. The building consists of two L-shaped -story brick-and-concrete structures connected by a 1-story structure. Fairmount Hotel Apartments detail

History

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

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.http://www.libertynet.org/fdipmm/hotels/fairmont.html The building was renovated in 1995 and currently has 59 apartments of senior residences.

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