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New Jersey DEP Recognizes Outstanding Historic Preservation
Efforts
(04/47) Trenton -- The
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),
Historic Preservation Office and the New Jersey Historic
Sites Council recognized the efforts of ten individuals
and groups steadfastly working to preserve the state's valuable
historic resources.
From the restoration of a Revolutionary
War period farmstead in Somerset County, to a conversion
of an industrial building into luxury rental units in Camden,
this year's award recipients have successfully preserved
history and captured important components of New Jersey's
past.
"I commend these groups and individuals
for their dedication to preserving New Jersey's cultural
and architectural treasures," said DEP Commissioner
Bradley M. Campbell. "Their advocacy in protecting
important artifacts of our past will enhance New Jersey's
future quality of life."
The New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards
Program is held annually to increase public awareness of
historic preservation; recognize projects of excellent quality
and contributions by individuals, organizations and agencies;
and acknowledge volunteer contributions to preserve historic
resources.
For the past 14 years, the DEP and the
Historic Sites Council have recognized outstanding contributions
to historic preservation in New Jersey.
This year's award recipients include:
The Metropolitan Inn
(Burlington City, Burlington County)
Pennrose Properties received an award for the successful
rehabilitation of this once abandoned property into affordable
housing for low income seniors, expansion of versatile retail
space and preservation of the building's architecture, adjacent
to the new River Line rail stop.
Straight Street Bridge
(Paterson, Passaic County)
Recognition went to the NJ Department of Transportation
and the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders for the
successful rehabilitation of this 1907 Pennsylvania through
truss bridge, located at the site of one of America's first
planned industrial centers in Paterson.
Close to Home…History In Our Own Backyard
(Bergen Record, Hackensack, Bergen County)
The Bergen Record was recognized for their weekly series
promoting New Jersey history through a series of educational
adds, complimented by teacher in-service events to teach
educators how to incorporate local history in their lesson
plans and challenging students to visit area historic sites.
Jacobus Vanderveer House
(Bedminster, Somerset County)
The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House and the Township
of Bedminster were acknowledged for the successful rehabilitation
of a Revolutionary War period farmstead, demonstrating careful
stewardship and excellent preservation.
Salem Old House Foundation/Rehabilitation of the
Samuel Wright House
(Salem City, Salem County)
An award was presented to the Salem Old House Foundation
for their rehabilitation of a historically significant,
formerly abandoned residential property in Salem. As the
first of its kind in New Jersey, the Foundation was created
to give new life to forgotten domestic architecture and
will serve as a model for other communities.
The Ackerman-Dater House
(Saddle River, Bergen County)
Edward and Patricia De-Sear were given an award for their
careful rehabilitation and sensitive addition to a historically
and architecturally significant 1745 stone house in Bergen
County.
Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage
(Woodbine, Cape May County)
Michael Azeez and the Town of Woodbine were honored for
their restoration of the Woodbine Brotherhood Synagogue
and adaptation into a museum interpreting the early Jewish
settlement in Dennis Township.
The Hackensack Water Works
by Clifford Zink
(Oradell, Bergen County)
Clifford Zink and the Water Works Conservancy were given
an award for the newly published book documenting the industrial
legacy reflected in the Hackensack Water Works. Currently
owned by Bergen County, the plant played an integral part
in developing water purification.
Wayne T. McCabe
(Newton, Sussex County)
Wayne T. McCabe was honored with a 2004 preservation award
for his life long commitment and dedication to the field
of historic preservation.
The Nipper Building - The Victor
(Camden, Camden County)
Dranoff Properties was the recipient of an award recognizing
the transformation of this industrial landmark on Camden's
waterfront into 341 luxury rental units.
For more information, go to http://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo
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