Preservation New Jersey

Promoting the economic vitality, sustainability, and heritage of New Jersey’s diverse communities through advocacy and education.

Camden County

The Robert Marshall House

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  The Robert Marshall House is a two-story wood-framed structure in Gloucester Township, Camden County that was constructed in two distinct sections over the years -- the original farmhouse section dates to c. 1720, and a significant addition was constructed c. 1810.  The Marshall House ... » Learn More about The Robert Marshall House

The Ephraim Tomlinson House

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  The Ephraim Tomlinson House (the “Mansion”) is a three-story, brick Greek Revival mansion built by Ephraim and Sarah Tomlinson in 1844. The Mansion is a brilliant example of Greek Revival architecture, as is clear upon examination of the entrance, which features a marble staircase and ... » Learn More about The Ephraim Tomlinson House

Light Ship Barnegat

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  The 668-ton, steam-propelled Light Ship Barnegat was designed and built by the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden, New Jersey, in 1904. The ship, currently docked at a private marina in Camden, is 130-foot long with a 28-foot beam. As a light ship assigned to the Barnegat Station, ... » Learn More about Light Ship Barnegat

Hugg-Harrison-Glover House

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  UPDATES: 7/20/2017: The Camden County Historical Society filed a lawsuit against the State of New Jersey for demolition of the Hugg-Harrison House. Related Article: Lawsuit: NJ tore down historic Bellmawr house 'intentionally' 4/27/2017: The NJDOT demolished the Hugg-Harrison House ... » Learn More about Hugg-Harrison-Glover House

Mount Peace Cemetery

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DESCRIPTION: Located in Lawnside, the only African-American incorporated municipality in New Jersey, Mount Peace Cemetery was founded in 1902 as a burial ground for African Americans. Many of those interred were excluded from whites-only cemeteries or burial grounds that were affiliated with ... » Learn More about Mount Peace Cemetery

South Camden Historic District

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DESCRIPTION: The South Camden Historic District is the only important residential neighborhood in the entire section of Camden south of Atlantic Avenue and west of I-676. The city calls the area "Waterfront South.” The historic district, which is centered on the intersection of South Broadway ... » Learn More about South Camden Historic District

Isaac Tomlinson House

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UPDATES: 01/2011: The borough has plans to restore the property for use as a museum and by the local historical society. They received a $9,412 NJHT grant in 2001 to help pay for the preparation of a preservation plan. The next year they received another NJHT grant for $102,282 to help fund the ... » Learn More about Isaac Tomlinson House