The Futuro House was conceived in 1968 as a “portable” ski chalet by Matti Suuronen, a pioneer in the processing of reinforced plastic for construction. Futuro structures are made of fiberglass reinforced plastic as to be light and easy to transport to remote locations, easy to construct ... » Learn More about Futuro Houses
Burlington County
Patterned Brickwork Houses
Patterned brickwork is the delineation of designs – geometric, dates, and initials – by a mason using darkened “vitrified” bricks against a background of ordinary red brick. New Jersey (and especially South Jersey), which hosts approximately 95% of the examples, is the principal ... » Learn More about Patterned Brickwork Houses
Hogan Farm
South Jersey’s Virtua Health System plans to demolish an historic farmhouse and barn on the 110-acre Hogan Farm to build a new $1 billion medical campus, which will replace the nearby aging Mt. Holly hospital. Virtua purchased the Hogan Farm in 2014 for $10 million, and ... » Learn More about Hogan Farm
Dr. James Still Office
UPDATE (June 2020): The Dr. James Still Office is now part of the Dr. James Still Historic Office Site and Education Center. The Center is a non-profit cocnerned with teaching, restoring and preserving the legacy of Dr. James Still. The non-profit operates adjacent to the historic office ... » Learn More about Dr. James Still Office
Colemantown Meeting House / Jacob’s Chapel
UPDATE: The Colemantown Foundation provides Underground Railroad Tours and Reenactments to schools and groups. Their programs are included in the Mount Laurel Schools System History curriculum. They continue to fundraise and seek volunteers to restore the buildings. In 2017, Jacob's ... » Learn More about Colemantown Meeting House / Jacob’s Chapel
Arneytown Historic District
UPDATES: 1/2009: A buyer has announced plans to purchase the Arneytown Tavern and restore it for use as his personal residence. 11/2009: The Arneytown Tavern was successfully purchased and the owner has completed a great deal of the exterior restoration. 3/2010: Steady progress is being made ... » Learn More about Arneytown Historic District
The Biddle Mansion
UPDATES: 8/2012: The Biddle Mansion has a new owner! The purchaser is interested in restoring the property, continuing its use as rental units. Preservation NJ is encouraged by the new owner's expressed commitment to the property and its historic integrity. DESCRIPTION: The Second Empire-style ... » Learn More about The Biddle Mansion
Oakwood
UPDATES: On June 21, 2002, the house burned to the ground, under suspicious circumstances. DESCRIPTION: Oakwood, a virtually unaltered gothic-style mansion, is associated with one of Burlington County’s pioneering families, the Newbolds. The Newbolds were prosperous local farmers, and Mrs. ... » Learn More about Oakwood
McNeil Mansion
UPDATES: 6/2001 - partners are in litigation. Mayor Costello has asked for our help in moving the project forward. His son is involved. 7/2001- Burned badly -- significant damage to roof. Nearest firehouse also set on fire 2 am in the morning, investigating cause. Trenton Times article ... » Learn More about McNeil Mansion
White Hill Mansion
UPDATES: 07/2010: Fieldsboro acquired the house in 2000. In 2009, the borough received a $23,345 New Jersey Historic Trust grant to helped fund the preparation of a preservation plan and a National Register of Historic Places nomination. The borough is also pursuing designation to the New Jersey ... » Learn More about White Hill Mansion