PNJ Newsletter 2023

Update on Washington Road Elm Allee District – 2000 Preservation NJ 10 Most Endangered ListingBy Rikki Massand, MS/CHP Turning from Route 1 west, towards Princeton? Or taking a jog, hike or bicycle ride following Lake Carnegie and the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park? How about collegiate ... » Learn More about Update on Washington Road Elm Allee District – 2000 Preservation NJ 10 Most Endangered Listing

Remembering The Hopewell Inn, Hopewell Borough in Mercer County NJBy Rikki Massand, MS/CHP On Wednesday May 3, the Hopewell Public Library’s “Wednesday Night Out” speaker series at Hopewell Theater featured a look at the recently demolished, fondly remembered Hopewell Inn in the historic and ... » Learn More about Remembering The Hopewell Inn, Hopewell Borough in Mercer County NJ

10 Most Endangered Update: 2019 Listing Lee Brothers Park Pavilion, Lake HopatcongBy Rikki Massand, MS/CHP The Lee Brothers Park Pavilion overlooking Lake Hopatcong in Morris County was on Preservation New Jersey’s 2019 10 Most Endangered List of Historic Places. In the four years since Martin ... » Learn More about 10 Most Endangered Update: 2019 Listing Lee Brothers Park Pavilion, Lake Hopatcong

Returning to Sandy HookBy Melissa Ziobro We at Preservation NJ could not be more pleased that our 2023 “10 Most” announcement will be held at Gateway National Recreation Area Sandy Hook, specifically, the historic Fort Hancock US Life Saving Station.Gateway National Recreation Area overlaps two ... » Learn More about Returning to Sandy Hook

Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy Grows Concern on New DevelopmentCouncilman Boggiano of Ward B and Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey of Ward C hosted what became an intense community meeting at Apple Tree House this past Thursday, May 4th for non-local developer to present large scale development plans, ... » Learn More about Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy Grows Concern on New Development

NJ's Revolutionary War History Comes Alive in South Bound Brook/Bound Brook/Bridgewater Experience Jersey Military Heritage with Battle, Brews, Breakfast, Dance and General Washington’s visit By Rikki Massand, MS/CHP  The weekend of April 15 and 16, 2023, will stir patriotism and living ... » Learn More about NJ’s Revolutionary War History Comes Alive

PNJ Legacy FeatureBy Melissa Ziobro Since its founding in 1978, Preservation NJ has been stewarded by some of the state’s most dedicated and respected professionals in the field of history and historic preservation. We’d like to offer PNJ’s heartiest congratulations to one of our past board members, ... » Learn More about PNJ Legacy Feature: Linda Shockley

The Armed Forces Heritage Museum Comes to Burlington, New Jersey: Military History Lives Here! AFHM is an all-volunteer non-profit organization whose mission is to, “Preserve, Honor, and Educate the public on the history of the military in New Jersey and the neighboring regions”. The ... » Learn More about The Armed Forces Heritage Museum Comes to Burlington, New Jersey

Hunterdon County’s CHPP Grant Recipients Help Build Community Spirit and a Sense of PlaceBy Rikki Massand, MS/CHP On their meeting on Tuesday February 7, 2023, the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners received enthusiastic updates about projects local nonprofits and historic sites have ... » Learn More about Hunterdon County’s CHPP Grant Recipients

Chamber’s Center for Business & Entrepreneurship Shines Light on Borough and County HistoryBy Rikki Massand, MS/CHP The adaptive reuse, preservation and restoration efforts for a Mahlon Fisher masterpiece, the Reading-Large House 119 Main Street in Flemington, has resulted in an innovative and ... » Learn More about Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce