For Immediate
Release:
June 15, 2022
Historical
Commission presents 2022 Preservation Awards
Fifth-grade history essay contest winners honored for creative achievements
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth
County Historical Commission recently announced the recipients of the County’s
2022 Historic Preservation Awards and the winners of the History Essay Contest
for fifth grade students. The awards are presented to individuals or
organizations who have undertaken restoration and preservation projects for historic
buildings in Monmouth County.
“The Preservation
Awards are a marvelous way to express our gratitude to those who have dedicated
their time and money to preserve historical buildings in Monmouth County,” said
Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Historical Commission. “Preserving
these buildings and structures takes a lot of patience, and I am truly grateful
to those who have committed themselves to helping conserve Monmouth County’s
history.”
The Historical
Commission recognized Albert Wilcox and Jeffery Rudell for substantially restoring
their 1887 Queen Anne Victorian House located at 112 Main Ave. in Ocean Grove.
Leslie and Jay Eaton
were recognized for adaptively restoring their George Barlow 1892 Horse Barn
and Carriage House located at 916 Broad St. in Shrewsbury.
Preston Filozof was recognized
for rescuing and restoring his 1720 Dutch-framed Colonial House, known as Maple
Hall, located at 409 Rt. 537, Colts Neck.
In addition to the
Preservation Awards, the Historical Commission also recognized the winners of the
2022 Fifth-Grade History Essay Contest Award winners. James Badishkanian from Oak
Hill Academy was awarded first place for his essay, “A Boy From Dikranagerd.”
Second place went to Riley Lanigan from Atlantic Highlands
Elementary School for her essay, “The Presidential Table.” Third place was
awarded to Madeline Dougherty from St. Leo the Great
School for her essay, “Twin Lights History,” and to Julianna Saliga from
St. James Elementary School for her essay, “The Vietnam War Memorial Museum.”
“This year marks the
Historical Commission's 29th year of holding the annual essay
contest, and each year I am captivated by the student’s historical essays,”
said Commissioner Burry. “Many of our students write about historical sites
they visited, and some write about their family’s history, which we believe
helps increase their interest in history.”
For information
about the County’s Historical Commission visit the County’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com.
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