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PNJ Newsletters & Press Releases
Robert Wendel
Nov 29, 20243 min read
Preserving America's Heritage: New Jersey's Historic Homes at Risk as Nation Celebrates 250 Years
As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial celebration in 2026, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of...
James Giresi
Nov 13, 20243 min read
New Jersey Resident Receives Recognition with Prestigious National Award from National Trust for Historic Preservation: Dolly Marshall, Mount Peace Cemetery, Lawnside
Dolly Marshall, a Camden, NJ native, historic preservation activist, historic preservation specialist for the City of Camden, and a...
James Giresi
Nov 1, 20245 min read
New Jersey Project Receives Recognition with Prestigious National Award from National Trust for Historic Preservation
Hinchliffe Stadium was awarded the prestigious 2024 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Awards from the National Trust...
Raul Castillo
Oct 26, 20243 min read
The Proprietary House in Perth Amboy Offers History and Hospitality
Known as the “City by the Bay,” Perth Amboy, New Jersey is home to the historic Proprietary House, a Middlesex County landmark that draws...
Joanna Hagan
Oct 26, 20247 min read
Helmetta’s Heart
It’s late July, and nature has staked its claim on the Helme-Herbert House, the now vacant three story Victorian estate tucked away on...
Melissa Ziobro
Oct 26, 20243 min read
Known Music History Sites in the Garden State
If you were asked to think of a site related to music history in NJ, you might think of the Stone Pony in Asbury Park – and that would be...
William "Billy" Neumann
Oct 26, 20244 min read
Robert Carpenter: Cemetery Craftsman and Professional Stone Carver
Día de Muertos, Memorial Day, Christmas -- one, maybe two days of graveside reflection? But there are many more rewarding reasons to...
Dale Perry
Oct 26, 20242 min read
Interviews with Our Board Members: Gordon Bond
A new member of the PNJ board, Gordon Bond is an independent historian, author, and graphic designer. As with other board members, his...
Dale Perry
Oct 26, 20242 min read
Interviews with our Board Members: Maria Boyes
Maria Boyes, one of our more recent Board members, brings a background and passion that is integral to preserving homes and communities....
Kelly C. Ruffel
Oct 16, 20243 min read
PNJ RECOGNIZES 2024 NEW JERSEY HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD WINNERS
TRENTON, NJ – Preservation New Jersey (‘PNJ’), a statewide member-supported non-profit historic preservation organization founded in...
Syra
Sep 27, 20243 min read
An Interview with Bob Crane - Save Tillie Foundation
By Syra Bhatt, Intern of Preservation New Jersey, Summer 2024 (Cranbury) Once painted on the teal-blue exterior of a popular indoor...
Dale Perry
Jul 27, 20242 min read
Interviews with Our Board Members: James C. Giresi
Meet James C. Giresi – one of the newer members of the Preservation NJ Board of Trustees. James holds a bachelor’s degree in...
Dale Perry
Jul 27, 20243 min read
Interviews with Our Board Members: Melissa Ziobro
PNJ Trustee and Board Secretary, Melissa Ziobro radiates energy, enthusiasm, and the ability to get things done! PNJ has been fortunate...
Shannon Whartnaby
Jul 21, 20243 min read
The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music: New Pop-up Shop in Convention Hall
The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music (BSACAM) at Monmouth University recently opened a pop-up exhibit and shop...
Maria Boyes
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Cape May Leads the Way with their Design Standards
The picturesque town of Cape May, with its late Victorian architecture and charming streetscapes, has long stood as a prime example to...
Ava Costello
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Stone Harbor: Taylor Swift & Vintage Houses
Known for its pristine beaches and small town charm, Stone Harbor is a coastal New Jersey town that is exceptionally dedicated to...
Patrick Meehan
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Interning at the Twin Lights in Highlands
Twin Lights, constructed in 1862, is owned and operated by the NJ State Park Service with support from the Twin Lights Historical...
Kelly C. Ruffel
May 6, 202411 min read
10 Most Endangered List 2024
The highly anticipated announcement of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Sites is finally here, bringing attention to the preservation and...
Dale Perry
Apr 20, 20241 min read
MEETING OUR BOARD MEMBERS: FRANCIS J. BANISCH III
Frank Banisch is currently serving his third term on the PNJ Board of Trustees. Brought into the group by a former board member, Frank’s...
James Giresi
Apr 20, 20246 min read
Preserving an Ever-Changing Landscape: A Look at the James Rose Center
Preservation efforts have generally viewed a landscape or garden as a complement to significant buildings, but many have come to realize...
William "Billy" Neumann
Mar 28, 20245 min read
Rails to Trails in New Jersey: On Track for Open Space, Active Recreation, and Historic Preservation?
Beginning in 1830 and into the mid-20th century, New Jersey’s farmlands, suburbs, and cities prospered amid the exploding growth of the...
Maria Boyes
Mar 26, 20243 min read
From Hollystone to Hopewell, Eco-Tourism and Conservation Comes to Mercer County
At a time when buyers are developing land by razing old buildings to replace them with cookie-cutter “modern” farmhouses, there is a new...
Kelly C. Ruffel
Feb 5, 20243 min read
PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY INTRODUCES THE FIRST 10 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES SITE FOR 2024
TRENTON, NJ – Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) is preparing to review its annual nominations for the 2024 10 Most Endangered Historic Places...
Kelly C. Ruffel
Jan 25, 20241 min read
Preservation New Jersey and Preservation Partners Coordinated Meetings with 8 of New Jersey’s 12 Congressional members in Washington - Recap
On November 9, 2023, Preservation New Jersey, NJ Historic Trust and other historic preservation partners, took time to meet and advocate...
Newsletter Archive
Preservation New Jersey has sent out regular newsletters to keep you updated on the latest news and events on historic preservation in the state. You can find a listing of our previous newsletters on our website below.
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