Preservation New Jersey

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2008 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places in NJ

160 Willard Avenue

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UPDATES: 1/2013: After several years on the market, 160 Willard Avenue was purchased by new owners in June 2012. The house is presently being restored for use as a private residence. DESCRIPTION: Spared recently from demolition by the Zoning Board of Bloomfield, this unique Craftsman house, ... » Learn More about 160 Willard Avenue

Speedwell Avenue

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UPDATES: 07/2010 Update: The redevelopment project was stalled for many years and just never happened. It is unclear what the current plan is. 12/2008: The town council of Morristown has approved a redevelopment plan for the historic Speedwell Avenue area that includes the razing of 20 buildings ... » Learn More about Speedwell Avenue

Sacred Heart Church

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UPDATES: 2/2009 - Since May 2008, the Archdiocese of Newark has made great strides in mothballing Sacred Heart Church. Most recently, they have completed exterior re-pointing to eliminate water infiltration. Late last year, a preliminary proposal that would rehabilitate the building into a ... » Learn More about Sacred Heart Church

Lake Solitude Dam

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UPDATES: 2/2009: Recently, the Borough Council of High Bridge unanimously passed ordinance #2008-26 authorizing bonding for the remediation of Lake Solitude Dam. The public awareness campaign initiated by Union Forge Heritage Association produced hundreds of letters, emails and other correspondence ... » Learn More about Lake Solitude Dam

Forney House and Clinic

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UPDATES: 4/2010: To protect the Forney House, the John C. Evans Project, the community coalition formed to advocate for the Forney House and Clinic prior to its demolition, filed suit in state court in May 2007, seeking to overturn approvals issued by the local zoning board that had authorized the ... » Learn More about Forney House and Clinic

Belcoville Post Office

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UPDATES: 2/2009 - Since May 2008, the township has repaired the roof and installed lighting as well as a new sign indicating the property’s historic nature and construction date. In February 2009, the township received a grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust to conduct a charrette to discuss the ... » Learn More about Belcoville Post Office

Beach Theater

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UPDATES: 2/2009: The Beach Theatre Foundation's lease was extended through March 2009. They continue to search for a developer that will restore and maintain the complex and retain the complete theater. 10/22/2009: On October 14, 2009, the Cape May Planning Board voted unanimously to pass a ... » Learn More about Beach Theater

Atlantic City Post Office

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UPDATES: 4/2010: Demolition of the Atlantic City Post Office has begun. The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority is overseeing the demolition: the building is being cleared for the road widening originally deemed necessary for Pinnacle Development's proposed casino project on the site of the ... » Learn More about Atlantic City Post Office

Arneytown Historic District

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UPDATES: 1/2009: A buyer has announced plans to purchase the Arneytown Tavern and restore it for use as his personal residence. 11/2009: The Arneytown Tavern was successfully purchased and the owner has completed a great deal of the exterior restoration. 3/2010: Steady progress is being made ... » Learn More about Arneytown Historic District