THE RICHARDS BUILDING
One West Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ 07801
A HISTORIC BUILDING...
...FULL OF NEW IDEAS.
A new hub for creativity
Standing proudly at 1 West Blackwell Street in the heart of Dover, New Jersey, the Richards Building (also known as the Newberry Building) is a centerpiece - in terms of both location and historic significance - for Dover's downtown. This beautiful landmark building, which has stood for over a century as a silent witness to the bustling history of Dover, is poised for a renaissance under new ownership.
Our goal: to establish a CREATIVE HUB, a place where artists, creative businesses, entrepreneurs, educators and the community can collaborate and create together.
Community Art Space ○ Flexible Workspaces for Creative Businesses ○ Multi-vendor Marketplace ○ Education and Conference Rooms ○ Commercial Kitchens ○
Find a new community in Dover...
Dover is a proudly diverse working class community of just under 20,000 people, located right in the middle of affluent Morris County. Conveniently located on a major NJ Transit rail line, Dover is also served by multiple bus lines and is located less than 10 minutes from Rt. 80 and Rt 10.
For more than two centuries, Dover has welcomed immigrants from around the world, and that tradition continues today. Roughly 70% Hispanic, the town’s cultural identity is a tapestry of influences from across Latin America. At a time when many places feel increasingly bland, Dover is interesting, energetic, bilingual and ethnic.
To top it all, Dover’s historic downtown core is compact and bustling, the ultimate walkable downtown - a literal "5-minute city" with services and amenities available within a short walk.
Please explore, and let us know if you have any questions!
This website is organized along the themes of Past, Present and Future. We hope it will help you better understand the history of the building, stay updated on our progress, and better understand our plans and ideas. Once you've had a chance to explore the site, don't hesitate to reach out using our contact form, and please sign up for our mailing list to have updates sent directly to your inbox. We appreciate your interest in the Richards Building!
The Richards Building redevelopment is a West Morris Capital project.
West Morris Capital is a locally focused impact investment firm backed by experienced professionals with backgrounds in private investing. Our goal: to do what we can to make western Morris County an even better place to live and work.