Carousels are Increasingly Rare, But this One in Seaside Heights is Now a State Landmark
There are many rides at the Seaside Heights boardwalk but the Floyd L. Moreland Carousel is also a work of art. “Everyone who comes to see the carousel is happy,” said Joe Verderosa, president of the Seaside Heights Historical Society. “It’s...Read More
Help Shape the Future of Preservation New Jersey — Take Our Survey
Dear Friends, We want to hear from YOU! Preservation New Jersey is launching our Strategic Planning Survey, and your voice matters. Whether you’re a preservation advocate, community member, homeowner, or history lover, your feedback will help shape...Read More
The Fight to Save Princeton’s Hornor House Reached an Important Milestone
The fight to save the Joseph Hornor House isn’t just about protecting one landmark. It is a broader statement about how new development should exist with the historic buildings in Princeton. Developer Daniel Barsky, president of R.B. Homes, seems to...Read More
Once Again, Asbury Park’s Casino Faces the Wrecking Ball
Over the last two years, I have dedicated my research to the history of Asbury Park for my MA thesis at Monmouth University and one of the most prominent pieces of the city’s history that I have been studying is in danger of being destroyed. In my work...Read More
Asbury Park Casino Breezeway at Urgent Risk of Demolition
Once again, an iconic waterfront Asbury Park building is under threat of destruction by developers. The Casino breezeway, at the southern end of the city’s oceanfront, has been marked as an “unsafe structure” by owner and developer Madison Marquette,...Read More
Interviews with our Board Members: Dr. Richard Veit
Preservation New Jersey is pleased to welcome Richard Veit (Rich) to the Board of Trustees. Currently serving as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Monmouth University, he previously was the Associate Dean and Interim Dean of...Read More
A Look Back at the Life of Elric Endersby, the Late Princeton Preservationist
It is one thing to be knowledgeable about a subject. But Elric Endersby, the late preservationist from Princeton who died last year, had the rare ability to sway the minds of property owners, an important gift to have when saving historic buildings. Endersby,...Read More
House Passes Bipartisan FY26 Interior Appropriations Package with Increased Historic Preservation Funding
Dear Colleagues, This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan and bicameral package of three FY26 appropriations bills, including the FY26 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. The package passed with strong...Read More
Lambertville Residents Worry About Development at Contaminated Site After the Town Loses Builder’s Remedy Lawsuit
In the early days of Lambertville’s history, the Delaware River was used as a waterway to transport goods and power local mills. Its proximity to the water once fueled the economy of this historic town. But it has also made it vulnerable to flooding. Residents...Read More
