UPDATES: 2/2010: The CAFRA permit approved by DEP last year mandated that the townhouse developer preserve the three historic buildings involved. One will be preserved on-site, while the others will be relocated. The developer has listed one building (the "Port Huron Building") for sale on the ... » Learn More about United States Life Saving Station #5
2006 Ten Most Endangered Historic Sites in NJ
Liberty Hall/Hardy Blacksmith Shop
UPDATES: 6/2012: The Liberty Hall/ Hardy Blacksmith Shop building was demolished earlier this month in preparation for residential development on the site. DESCRIPTION: Liberty Hall, also known as the Alfred Hardy & Son Blacksmith Shop, is a sturdy, three-bay wide, two-and-a-half-story tall ... » Learn More about Liberty Hall/Hardy Blacksmith Shop
Public Sculpture in New Jersey
DESCRIPTION: Public sculpture is an important reflection of our culture. Our public monuments say who we are, what we value, and what we hope will be remembered by future generations. In New Jersey, there are over seven hundred works of public sculpture. Most are representational, memorials to the ... » Learn More about Public Sculpture in New Jersey
Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment
UPDATES: 8/07: The Embankment Preservation Coalition won a major victory when the Surface Transportation Board (STB) ruled that Conrail should have obtained authorization (as stipulated by federal law) from the STB to abandon the Embankment before it was sold to the developer. Conrail will now have ... » Learn More about Pennsylvania Railroad Harsimus Stem Embankment
Van Dyke Farm/Pulda Farm
UPDATES: 10/2009: Middlesex County officials announced on October 13, 2009, that they will purchase the 188-acre farm in its entirety from current owner William Pulda. The county and South Brunswick Township are splitting the purchase price, each contributing open space funds toward the purchase. ... » Learn More about Van Dyke Farm/Pulda Farm
Newark Fire Company No. 1
UPDATES: Unfortunately, like many other historic resources in Newark’s central business district, this building too fell victim to the hockey arena and road realignment plans of the City of Newark. City officials ignored an Executive Order 215 that requires an environmental impact statement be ... » Learn More about Newark Fire Company No. 1
Bethel Mission Settlement Site
DESCRIPTION: The Bethel Mission Settlement was a community of Lenape Indians who converted to Christianity under the sway of evangelical Presbyterian minister David Brainerd. At its peak the Bethel Mission Settlement housed 200 people in forty homes; it also boasted a church and a school. The ... » Learn More about Bethel Mission Settlement Site
Lorentz Kleiser Home
UPDATES: The Kleiser house was demolished in December 2007 by the owner who intends to construct 3 houses on the lot. Please visit http://www.edgewaterunited.com/kleiser.html for information. DESCRIPTION: Lorentz Kleiser, an internationally recognized painter, and designer was the founder of ... » Learn More about Lorentz Kleiser Home
Historic Canal Houses of the D and R Canal State Park
UPDATES: 2010: Canal Houses in Trenton have seen significant progress in the past four years. The Calhoun Street Canal House has been fully restored by the State of New Jersey. The state is now offering the property for lease to non-profit organizations. Additionally, the Hanover Street Canal House ... » Learn More about Historic Canal Houses of the D and R Canal State Park
Helmetta Snuff Mill
UPDATES: 7/2010: Some of the buildings have been demolished, but the main structures remain. There has been an on going debate between the two co-owner municipalities and a developer over the site's redevelopment. The town of Spotswood wants age-restricted housing, while the developer does not want ... » Learn More about Helmetta Snuff Mill