Preservation New Jersey

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

Progress Made

The Forum Theatre

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Updates: 03/2019: The Borough of Metuchen signed a contract to purchase the Forum Theatre and plans to incorporate a rehabilitated theater into a new Metuchen Arts District that will include a restaurant and other spaces to enjoy the arts. DESCRIPTION: The Forum Theatre on Main Street in ... » Learn More about The Forum Theatre

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

Waldwick Railroad Station

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UPDATES: 11/2011: After six years of advocacy and fundraising, the Waldwick Community Alliance broke ground this month on exterior restoration of the Waldwick Railroad Station. They expect exterior work to be completed early in 2012. DESCRIPTION: The Waldwick Railroad Station was built in 1886 ... » Learn More about Waldwick Railroad Station

Krueger-Scott Mansion

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UPDATE: 9/2019: The City of Newark approved a tax exemption for the Krueger-Scott Mansion Redevelopment. Read More here.  6/2017: A redevelopment strategy has been announced for the Krueger-Scott Mansion. Seaview Development is planning rehabilitate the mansion “in a historically respectful and ... » Learn More about Krueger-Scott Mansion

Hurstmont

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UPDATES: 3/1/2011: Hurstmont has SOLD! Details are still forthcoming- we'll keep you apprised... 5/2011: Hustrmont has been purchased by architect Peter Dorne, who has announced that he plans to rehabilitate the estate into a boutique hotel. The Harding Township Historic Preservation Commission ... » Learn More about Hurstmont

Graydon Pool

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UPDATES: 6/10: It appears that the recent change in Village Council, combined with municipal fiscal constraints, has put the proposal to modernize Graydon Pool on hold indefinitely. The Village's recent layoff of 27 employees was cited at a June 9 meeting as evidence that limited finances would ... » Learn More about Graydon Pool

Bridgeton Free Public Library

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UPDATES: 9/2010: Save the Library!'s hard work is paying off. Repair and repointing of the masonry in the Bridgeton Free Public Library's east wall were completed during September, funded entirely by contributions to Save the Library! The group continues to work to raise $100,000 in matching funds ... » Learn More about Bridgeton Free Public Library

The 1759 Vought House

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UPDATES: 5/2019: the 1758 Vought House is being lovingly retored. Follow the story at: www.1759voughthouse.org 11/2010: 1759 Vought House has applied for a New Jersey Historic Trust grant to fund initial planning for emergency stabilization of the property. 3/2011: 1759 Vought House, Inc. has ... » Learn More about The 1759 Vought House

Cope Building

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DESCRIPTION: Constructed in 1908 as a four-room schoolhouse known as the Union Academy, the Cope Building sits in the center of the Mullica Hill National Register District in Harrison Township, Gloucester County. The Colonial Revival-style schoolhouse was built as a response to the growth of ... » Learn More about Cope Building