UPDATES: SEPT. 2009: The NJ Schools Development Authority recently announced its plan to demolish all but the tower of Trenton Central High School and to replace the building with a smaller school with less capacity. This decision was made in the wake of SDA moves to do the same at historic Camden ... » Learn More about Public School Buildings
1999 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places in NJ
Dutch Buildings
DESCRIPTION: New Jersey's Dutch American buildings are concentrated in Bergen, Monmouth and Somerset counties. The Dutch settled in Monmouth County beginning in the 1690s, and by the mid-18th century constituted about one-third of the county's population. Dutch settlers left a legacy of distinctive ... » Learn More about Dutch Buildings
Stony Brook Bridge
UPDATES: On October 23, 2003, NJDOT unveiled plans to rehabilitate the historic stone arch bridge over Stony Brook and replace the modern concrete bridge over the flood plain. 12/05 RFPs have been sent out by the NJDOT. Progress on rehabilitation proposal is still in planning stages and the ... » Learn More about Stony Brook Bridge
The Trenton Iron Company
UPDATES: 07/2010 Update: Building Four of the American Steel and Iron Works was saved from demolition by the county in 1999 following public outcry. At that time the county funded stabilization of the building and repaired the roof, repointed the bricks, and made other repairs. Over the years ... » Learn More about The Trenton Iron Company
Broad Street Station
UPDATES: 2001: The westbound shelter is scheduled for demolition, and changes to station platforms are under review. Research continues. 2009: From 2004 to 2008, the station was renovated. The station changed from having 2 outside low platforms, with walkways across one track to the middle ... » Learn More about Broad Street Station
Trullender House
DESCRIPTION: The Trullender House is an early brick house, probably from the first quarter of the 18th century. At its core, encased within its walls, stands the remains of a frame house that likely dates from the last quarter of the 17th century. This highly unusual combination promises to yield ... » Learn More about Trullender House
Ocean City Lifesaving Station
UPDATES: 07/99: Ocean City Council has bonded to purchase the station for possible use as environmental and history education center; DEP has loaned money for purchase with Green Acres grant/loan. It has also been proposed that the station is moved to make way for condo development and place the ... » Learn More about Ocean City Lifesaving Station
Cooper Street Historic District
DESCRIPTION: Imagine sitting on the steps of your urban row house and watching every fifteen minutes while two 50-ton, 90-foot long “light” rail cars roll past, about fifteen feet away. That’s what awaits the residents of the five-block-long Cooper Street Historic District if New Jersey Transit ... » Learn More about Cooper Street Historic District
Oakwood
UPDATES: On June 21, 2002, the house burned to the ground, under suspicious circumstances. DESCRIPTION: Oakwood, a virtually unaltered gothic-style mansion, is associated with one of Burlington County’s pioneering families, the Newbolds. The Newbolds were prosperous local farmers, and Mrs. ... » Learn More about Oakwood
New Bridge Landing
UPDATES: 1/2001: $1.1 million in federal funds has been secured, with the help of Senator Robert Torricelli, to purchase the former saw shop property (the automobile salvage yard referred to in the listing text.) NJ DEP and Green Acres are overseeing this purchase, so the land will be protected ... » Learn More about New Bridge Landing