Preservation New Jersey

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1996 Ten Most Endangered Historic Sites in NJ

Crescent Temple

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UPDATES: 07/2010: The building housed a charter school for a few years and was renovated in 2000. It most recently housed the Trenton Central High School North Clinton Campus: Medical Arts Academy. The building does not have any physical threats, but it needs a new use and owner. It is currently ... » Learn More about Crescent Temple

John Rogers House

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DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the oldest building in West Windsor Township, the Rogers House (1761) is a distinctive regional example of the pattern-brick houses most commonly found in southern New Jersey. This Mercer County example proves the broad influence of the English Quakers who were some of the ... » Learn More about John Rogers House

Hackensack Water Company

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UPDATES: 2/1999: The Water Works Conservancy has proposed a plan to create Science and Education Tech. Center connected with Historic New Bridge Landing proposed greenway to "recreate Hackensack River habitat" and 13-acre park. 8/2000: After several years of studying alternative uses for the site, ... » Learn More about Hackensack Water Company

Beattystown

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DESCRIPTION: Beattystown, the oldest historic village in Mansfield Township, was established in 1762 as a mill village similar to others that developed in New Jersey between 1750 and 1830. During that period, it was the most important trade center on the southwestern edge of what would become ... » Learn More about Beattystown

David Sheppard House

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UPDATES: 1997: Efforts are being made with Rutgers to use the House as an office/research facility. 2004: The City of Bridgeton received a NJHT grant to undertake exterior stabilization and preservation of this property. After stabilization work is completed, the building is to be leased to ... » Learn More about David Sheppard House

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

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UPDATES: 2016/2017: The Church was devastated by a fire that resulted in the loss of the roof, windows and interior finishes. The masonry exterior walls remain and there have been encouraging signs the Church may be rebuilt. 07/2010: The Diocese which controls the church property is now renting ... » Learn More about St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Church of the Presidents

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UPDATES: 2003: The Long Branch Historical Museum Association has received a $342,410 grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust for the stabilization and the first phase of restoration of the building. A Stabilization project funded by this money was completed in 2003, saving the building from ... » Learn More about Church of the Presidents

Asbury Park Boardwalk

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UPDATES: 1996: The City of Asbury Park has received a $1.24 million NJ Trust grant for restoration of the water tower on Convention Hall. They have also funded a new organ for the Paramount Theatre with a $12,000 Urban Enterprise Zone grant. 8/00: The New York Times has published an article ... » Learn More about Asbury Park Boardwalk

The Apple Tree House

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UPDATES: 1998: The City of Jersey City has purchased the Apple Tree House. The city plans to designate the house as a local landmark. 2004: The City of Jersey City has received an NJ Historic Trust (NJHT) grant to prepare a preservation plan for the house. 2006: The city has received a second ... » Learn More about The Apple Tree House