For Immediate
Release:
March 8, 2022
Historical
Commission in search of preservation
projects for awards program
County seeks to recognize important historical buildings
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Historical Commission is accepting nominations for
its annual Preservation Awards program, which acknowledges individuals or
groups that have preserved historical structures in Monmouth County.
“Preserving
historical buildings in Monmouth County connects us to our history and gives us
a physical reminder of our rich heritage,” said County Commissioner Lillian G.
Burry, liaison to the County’s Historical Commission. “It is important for
Monmouth County to recognize those who work vigorously to preserve our local
buildings of historical significance, which can be a costly undertaking.”
Eligible applicants include
private citizens, organizations, businesses, municipalities, or any group who
recently preserved a historic structure. The nominated property should be a
building or structure historically noteworthy in some way and at least 50 years
old. The deadline to submit a nomination is April 22, 2022.
Last year, a
Historic Preservation Award was presented to Philip Petracca for his
restoration of the former Schanck barn for the adaptive reuse of Source Farmhouse
Brewery in Colts Neck. The Church of the Holy Trinity in Spring Lake was also
recognized for authentically restoring its 100-year-old copper steeple. Other acknowledgments
went to David and Maggie Tripold of Tinton Falls for restoring the Arthur
Wilson House, and Stephen and Patricia Papovitch of Spring Lake for the renovation
of their turn-of-the-century American Foursquare house and the historic carriage
house.
The application
process requires the completion of a nominating form that can be downloaded
from the County’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com
or by contacting Executive Director John Fabiano, at John.Fabiano@co.monmouth.nj.us.
Completed
applications should be mailed to Monmouth County Historical Commission, Hall of
Records Annex, 2nd, Freehold, NJ 07728 by the deadline, April 22, 2022.
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