In recognition of National Preservation Month, Preservation New Jersey, Inc. (PNJ) will hold a press conference on Wednesday, May 18th, 2011 at 10:00 am to announce its 17th annual list of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in New Jersey. The press conference will be held on the main steps of the New Jersey State House, 125 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, 08625.
The 10 Most Endangered Historic Places program spotlights irreplaceable historic, architectural, cultural and archeological resources in New Jersey that are in imminent danger of being lost. The 2011 list includes representation from the following counties: Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Salem, Somerset and Union. These specific sites represent resource types and threats relevant statewide.
The list, generated from nominations by the public, aims to attract new perspectives and ideas to historic sites in desperate need of creative solutions. The involvement of an educated and informed public is critical for positive outcomes. Selections to the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list are based on the likelihood that solutions can be found and historic buildings and places can be brought back to useful and productive life. PNJ proudly points to many properties previously listed among the 10 Most Endangered that have now been saved and preserved or rehabilitated, and have once again become character-defining assets to New Jersey’s communities.
The 10 Most Endangered Historic Places program is funded in part by the PNC Foundation. Visit Preservation New Jersey’s websites at www.preservationnj.org and www.pnj10most.org for more information regarding the organization and the 10 Most Endangered program. For details about National Preservation Month, visit the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s website at http://www.preservationnation.org.