UPDATES: 12/2020: The Pentecostal Church Assembly of God still owns the Crescent Temple property and uses it for religious services. Interior images can be seen on their active Google page here. 12/2011: The Crescent Temple has been purchased by the Pentecostal Church Assembly of God, a ... » Learn More about Crescent Temple
1996 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places in NJ
John Rogers House
UPDATE: 12/2020: The brick walls of the John Rogers House are still standing as a constructed ruin within Mercer County Park. Construction began in June 2018 and involved stabilization of the brick walls as well as removal of the roof, floorplates, internal partitions, doors, and windows. Work ... » Learn More about John Rogers House
Hackensack Water Company
UPDATES: 12/2020:The future of the Hackensack Water Works is uncertain, though proposals for its adaptive reuse have been made. Potential tenants include a museum dedicated to Bergen County history, a gift shop, a culinary academy, a restaurant, and/or a theatre. Recent Press: February 2017 - ... » Learn More about Hackensack Water Company
Beattystown
UPDATES: 12/2020: The historic Beattystown Mill, constructed in 1750, has been restored and transformed into a single-family home. The property was on the market as of July 2018. Other buildings on the mill estate, including the Miller’s House, General Store, Scale House, and Carriage House, are ... » Learn More about Beattystown
David Sheppard House
UPDATES: 12/2020: The David Sheppard House is home to the offices of multiple organizations, including the Cousteau Center’s satellite facility, the Center for Historic American Building Arts, and Bridgeton Main Street Association. 2008: In September, the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine ... » Learn More about David Sheppard House
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
UPDATES: 12/2020: The restoration of Saint Mark’s is ongoing. The firm in charge of the work has stabilized the walls and begun work on the new roof, with restoration of the interior to follow. Recent Press: January 2017 - https://essexnewsdaily.com/headlne-news/28978 Gidich and Sepulveda ... » Learn More about St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Church of the Presidents
UPDATES: 12/2020: Restoration work on the Church of the Presidents is ongoing. The Long Branch Historical Museum Association continues to hold events and fundraise for the restoration of the building, with plans to open it to the public as a museum. 3/2010: The Church of the Presidents remains ... » Learn More about Church of the Presidents
Asbury Park Boardwalk
UPDATES: 12/2020: The Casino Building and Carousel House still have no set year-round use. Fortunately, there is a significant amount of interest in seeing these buildings restored to their former glory. Current and former residents of Asbury Park, including actor Danny DeVito, have expressed ... » Learn More about Asbury Park Boardwalk
Van Wagenen/Apple Tree House
UPDATES 12/2020: The Van Wagenen House still hosts cultural and educational programming and houses the offices of the Jersey City Division of Cultural Affairs and Jersey City Economic Development Corporation. 11/2017: The Van Wagenen/Apple Tree House reopened to the public, and now hosts ... » Learn More about Van Wagenen/Apple Tree House
Early Social Services Institutes of NJ
UPDATES: 12/2020: Many of the state’s early psychiatric hospitals and social services institutes have not survived. Most of the North Princeton Developmental Center was torn down. In 2011, a fire destroyed Maplewood, one of the few remaining structures on the property. The site is now part of ... » Learn More about Early Social Services Institutes of NJ