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
PNJ Newsletter
Preservation Perspective (Spring 2022): Read on for updates on 10 Most Endangered Historic Places around the state, and learn more about Adaptive Reuse, Tiny Churches, Upcoming Events and more
Preservation Perspective (Winter 2022): A recap of our Awards Event, and learn more about Young Professionals across the state, Heritage Tourism, Upcoming Events and more!
Preservation Perspective (Fall 2021): Announcing the 2021 NJ Historic Preservation Award Winners, Fall Activities in Somerset County, PNJ's Recent Activities and Much More!
Preservation Perspective (Summer 2021): The Summer 2021 Preservation Perspective shares stories on preserving New Jersey's African American history and opportunities for heritage tourism this summer in New Jersey.
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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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
Exploring the History of Your Historic Home
Exploring the History of Your Home Lorraine Arnold Principal, Legacy Roots, LLC April 2, 2020 In 1970 a home was purchased on a one-acre lot in Matawan, Monmouth County. The undated English Colonial Revival style cross-hipped house was clad with flush horizontal pine plank sheathing typical of the ... » Learn More about Exploring the History of Your Historic Home
Preservation New Jersey Welcomes New Executive Director
Preservation New Jersey Appoints New Executive Director Brings Extensive Experience in Economic Development and Tourism March 16, 2020 Trenton, NJ – The Board of Directors of Preservation New Jersey is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Manz as the organization’s Executive Director. ... » Learn More about Preservation New Jersey Welcomes New Executive Director
It’s Time to Invest in NJ’s Past
It’s Time to Invest in NJ’s PastCourtenay MercerExecutive Director, Preservation New Jersey February 24, 2020The OpEd was originally published by NJ Spotlight.New Jersey’s past is its future — and preserving historic sites from our past is the best way to build a future for generations to come.The ... » Learn More about It’s Time to Invest in NJ’s Past
2020 Annual Meeting Recap
PNJ held its Annual Meeting of members on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Old Franklin School in Metuchen. The days activities included: Presentation of the PNJ Annual Report & Volunteer Awards Topical presentation about Middlesex County initiatives & preservation funding by ... » Learn More about 2020 Annual Meeting Recap
Historic Tax Credits – NJ Update
Historic Tax Credits – NJ Update Michael Hanrahan Principal, Clarke Caton Hintz February 1, 2020 “The National Trust for Historic Preservation envisions a future where leaders who make decisions impacting our built environment consider the reuse of historic buildings as an essential strategy to ... » Learn More about Historic Tax Credits – NJ Update
Giving 2019/20
Giving 2019/20 Preservation New Jersey is celebrating 25 years of listing the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in New Jersey. Since 1995, we have been spotlighting irreplaceable historic, architectural, cultural, and archaeological resources that are in imminent danger of being lost. The act of ... » Learn More about Giving 2019/20
Preservation NJ Celebrates its Role in Saving NJ’s Endangered Historic Places
For Immediate ReleaseContact:Courtenay D. Mercer, Executive Director609-583-0881cmercer@preservationnj.orgPreservation NJ Celebrates its Role in Saving NJ’s Endangered Historic PlacesSince 1995, Preservation New Jersey (PNJ) has been compiling annually its “10 Most Endangered Historic Places in New ... » Learn More about Preservation NJ Celebrates its Role in Saving NJ’s Endangered Historic Places
25 Years of 10 Most
Preservation New Jersey is celebrating 25 years of listing the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in New Jersey. Since 1995, we have been spotlighting irreplaceable historic, architectural, cultural, and archaeological resources in New Jersey that are in imminent danger of being lost. By doing so, ... » Learn More about 25 Years of 10 Most