Summit's Historic Preservation Commission Maria Boyes, HPC Correspondent July 16, 2020 “A City of Beautiful Homes” is the title of a 1914 Summit Herald newspaper supplement extolling the city’s architecture “designed with regard to their surroundings, so as to form a harmonious whole.” Summit ... » Learn More about Summit’s Historic Preservation Commission
PNJ Newsletter
We've relaunched Preservation New Jersey's quarterly newsletter!
Preservation Perspective (Spring 2021): The Spring 2021 Preservation Perspective focuses on the recent legislation creating a NJ state historic tax credit. Learn more about the historic tax credit, other incentives on the local level, tax credits in neighboring states, our Preservation Leadership Award honorees, and upcoming events with Preservation New Jersey.
Preservation Perspective (Fall 2020): The Fall 2020 Preservation Perspective Newsletter is out! Explore preservation projects with one PNJ Building Industry Network member, properties and the latest designated historic district in Princeton, real estate agents and networks who work with historic properties, and much more.
Preservation Perspective (Summer 2020): The Summer 2020 Preservation Perspective includes preservation projects with two PNJ Building Industry Network members, a new initiative out of Hopewell Borough, our latest programming, and much more.
Preservation Perspective (Spring 2020): In our Spring 2020 Preservation Perspective we welcome our new Executive Director, explore the history of a historic home with a Business Industry Network member, read the latest legislative update on the Historic Tax Credit, and much more.
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Remembering Constance Greiff
Remembering Constance Greiff Originally published in The Montgomery News on March 3, 2020. Constance Greiff — a pioneer of the historic preservation movement in the U.S. and a longtime Rocky Hill resident — died Sunday, March 1, in Princeton. Her sons James and Peter said the cause of death was ... » Learn More about Remembering Constance Greiff
Preservation through Digitization
Preservation through Digitization: Hopewell Valley History Project Rikki Massand, Associate Editor, The Montgomery News July 14, 2020 While staying home during the pandemic keeps most history exhibit plans on hold, those ready for a deep-dive into archives and preservation of charming ... » Learn More about Preservation through Digitization
Volunteer Spotlight: Michael Hanrahan
Volunteer Spotlight: Michael Hanrahan Billy Neumann, Director, PNJ Board July 13, 2020 Architect Michael Hanrahan is unabashedly a Jersey Guy. Growing up in Hanover Township, Cedar Knolls and Whippany (Morris Cty,) Michael Hanrahan always found time to express his artistic ... » Learn More about Volunteer Spotlight: Michael Hanrahan
New Jersey’s Hidden Secrets
New Jersey's Hidden Secrets Katherine Ng, LEED AP, Vice President, Wu & Associates, Inc. July 13, 2020 As we step foot onto historic preservation projects throughout the country, the Wu & Associates contracting team knows that there is one constant no matter where we go—all historic ... » Learn More about New Jersey’s Hidden Secrets
The James Rose Center
The James Rose Center Meredith Arms Bzdak, PhD, Architectural Historian, Mills + Schnoering Architects July 12, 2020 The James Rose Center is located at the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and Southern Parkway in Ridgewood Village, Bergen County, NJ. It was constructed as ... » Learn More about The James Rose Center
10 Most Endangered Historic Places – 2020
May 14, 2020Press Inquiries: Courtenay Mercer, Past Directorcmercer@preservationnj.org 609-583-0881Emily Manz, Directoremily@preservationnj.org609-583-0881PRESERVATION NEW JERSEY ANNOUNCES THE 10 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES LIST FOR 2020TRENTON, NJ – In recognition of national Preservation ... » Learn More about 10 Most Endangered Historic Places – 2020
Documentary Highlights Grassroots Efforts to Save Historic Resources
Documentary Highlights Grassroots Efforts to Save Historic Resources Over 100 historic preservation supporters gathered at Newark Symphony Hall on March 4th to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Preservation New Jersey’s “10 Most Endangered Historic Places in New Jersey” list, and to watch the ... » Learn More about Documentary Highlights Grassroots Efforts to Save Historic Resources
Plainfield’s Historic Preservation Commission
Plainfield's Historic Preservation CommissionMaria BoyesChair of Westfield Historic Preservation Commission, HPC Correspondent April 6, 2020Spearheaded by a group of residents 40 years ago, Plainfield’s City Council enacted its first ordinance established to guide the City’s historic preservation ... » Learn More about Plainfield’s Historic Preservation Commission
Volunteer Profile – Janet Foster
Volunteer Spotlight - Janet Foster William Neumann Director, Preservation New Jersey Board April 4, 2020 Catching up with Preservation NJ member Janet W. Foster is akin to trying to bottle up a hurricane. As one of New Jersey’s most prominent Architectural Historians, Janet claims to be “retired” ... » Learn More about Volunteer Profile – Janet Foster