Updates: 03/2019: The Borough of Metuchen signed a contract to purchase the Forum Theatre and plans to incorporate a rehabilitated theater into a new Metuchen Arts District that will include a restaurant and other spaces to enjoy the arts. DESCRIPTION: The Forum Theatre on Main Street in ... » Learn More about The Forum Theatre
Progress Made
Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
UPDATES: 1/2018: A redevelopment and adaptive reuse plan was approved by the City of Plainfield Planning Board. "The Developer has agreed to respect the historical character of the existing hospital and integrate key architectural elements into its adaptive reuse of the facility." PNJ has not been ... » Learn More about Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Waldwick Railroad Station
UPDATES: 11/2011: After six years of advocacy and fundraising, the Waldwick Community Alliance broke ground this month on exterior restoration of the Waldwick Railroad Station. They expect exterior work to be completed early in 2012. DESCRIPTION: The Waldwick Railroad Station was built in 1886 ... » Learn More about Waldwick Railroad Station
Hurstmont
UPDATES: 3/1/2011: Hurstmont has SOLD! Details are still forthcoming- we'll keep you apprised... 5/2011: Hustrmont has been purchased by architect Peter Dorne, who has announced that he plans to rehabilitate the estate into a boutique hotel. The Harding Township Historic Preservation Commission ... » Learn More about Hurstmont
Graydon Pool
UPDATES: 6/10: It appears that the recent change in Village Council, combined with municipal fiscal constraints, has put the proposal to modernize Graydon Pool on hold indefinitely. The Village's recent layoff of 27 employees was cited at a June 9 meeting as evidence that limited finances would ... » Learn More about Graydon Pool
Bridgeton Free Public Library
UPDATES: 9/2010: Save the Library!'s hard work is paying off. Repair and repointing of the masonry in the Bridgeton Free Public Library's east wall were completed during September, funded entirely by contributions to Save the Library! The group continues to work to raise $100,000 in matching funds ... » Learn More about Bridgeton Free Public Library
The 1759 Vought House
UPDATES: 5/2019: the 1758 Vought House is being lovingly retored. Follow the story at: www.1759voughthouse.org 11/2010: 1759 Vought House has applied for a New Jersey Historic Trust grant to fund initial planning for emergency stabilization of the property. 3/2011: 1759 Vought House, Inc. has ... » Learn More about The 1759 Vought House
Cope Building
DESCRIPTION: Constructed in 1908 as a four-room schoolhouse known as the Union Academy, the Cope Building sits in the center of the Mullica Hill National Register District in Harrison Township, Gloucester County. The Colonial Revival-style schoolhouse was built as a response to the growth of ... » Learn More about Cope Building
First Presbyterian Church of Ewing
UPDATES: 7/2009: The Session, or governing body, of the First Presbyterian Church of Ewing has announced plans to proceed with demolition of the sanctuary, despite congregation uproar. Read more detail on the PNJ Blog. 8/2009: PNJ has offered to acquire the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian ... » Learn More about First Presbyterian Church of Ewing
160 Willard Avenue
UPDATES: 1/2013: After several years on the market, 160 Willard Avenue was purchased by new owners in June 2012. The house is presently being restored for use as a private residence. DESCRIPTION: Spared recently from demolition by the Zoning Board of Bloomfield, this unique Craftsman house, ... » Learn More about 160 Willard Avenue