For Immediate Release:
June 19, 2023

Historical Commission presents
2023 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 2023 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 of historic buildings in Monmouth County.

“The Preservation Awards continue to be a fabulous way to express our appreciation to the individuals and organizations who have dedicated their time and money to preserve historic buildings in Monmouth County,” said Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Historical Commission. “Their efforts to preserve these sites takes a significant amount of patience and determination, and I am truly grateful to those who have committed themselves to helping preserve Monmouth County’s history.”

This year’s Historic Preservation Awards were presented to:

      · Lynda and Christian Cloud for faithfully restoring the 1889 Borden Carriage House, known as the “Clock House,” at 68 West River Road, Rumson;
· Veronica and Tom Sullivan for fully restoring the mid-19^th century Daniel Rezeau Conover Barn at 180 Heyers Mill Road, Colts Neck;
· Dina Totaro for preserving the 1850 Toll House at 2185 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown;      · Roseann M. Eteson for faithfully restoring the late 19^th century Victorian House at 408 Conover Ave., Middletown;
· The Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission for preserving the Henderson Barn, associated with patriot Dr. Thomas Henderson.

The Historical Commission also recognized the winners of the 2023 Fifth-Grade History Essay Contest. Each student received an essay contest certificate and a bookstore gift certificate:

      · 1st Place: Yulan Chen of Indian Hill School, Holmdel, for The Holmdel Horn Antenna;
· 2nd Place: Emily Xie of Oak Hill Academy, Lincroft, for The Warehouse that Stood;
· 3rd Place: Eva Pedrick of Indian Hill School, Holmdel, for It All Started in Shanghai.

“This year marks the Historical Commission's 30^th annual essay contest and I continue to be in awe of the students’ essays,” said Commissioner Burry. “Numerous students who participate in the contest write about historical sites they have visited, while others write about their family history. This is a great way to get students interested in local history.”

For information about the County’s Historical Commission visit the County’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com.

FREEHOLD, NJ --The Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission received an award for preserving the Henderson Barn, associated with patriot Dr. Thomas Henderson. Pictured left to right: Historical Commission Chair Barbara Kolarsick-Harrigan, Neil Garguilo, David Seme, Cheryl Polverino, Meg Thomann and Steve Downey. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ --Dina Totaro received an award for preserving the 1850 Toll House at 2185 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown. Pictured left to right: Historical Commissioner Peter Van Nortwick and Dina Notaro. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ --Lynda and Christian Cloud received an award for faithfully restoring the 1889 Borden Carriage House, known as the “Clock House,” at 68 West River Road, Rumson. Pictured left to right, Historical Commissioner Randall Gabrielan, Lynda and Christian Cloud. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ --Roseann M. Eteson received an award for faithfully restoring the late 19^th century Victorian House at 408 Conover Ave., Middletown. Pictured left to right: Historical Commissioner Peter Van Nortwick and Roseann M. Eteson. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ --The Historical Commission recognized the winners of the 2023 Fifth-Grade History Essay Contest. Second place went to Emily Xie of Oak Hill Academy, Lincroft, for The Warehouse that Stood. Pictured left to right are Historical Commission Executive Director John Fabiano, Emily Xie and Historical Commissioner Glenn Cashion. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ --The Historical Commission recognized the winners of the 2023 Fifth-Grade History Essay Contest. Third place went to Eva Pedrick of Indian Hill School, Holmdel, for It All Started in Shanghai. Picture left to right are Historical Commission Executive Director John Fabiano, Eva Pedrick and Historical Commissioner Glenn Cashion. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ --The Historical Commission recognized the winners of the 2023 Fifth-Grade History Essay Contest. Taking first place was Yulan Chen of Indian Hill School, Holmdel, for The Holmdel Horn Antenna. Pictured left to right are Historical Commission Executive Director John Fabiano, Yulan Chen and Historical Commissioner Glenn Cashion. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ --Veronica and Tom Sullivan received an award for fully restoring the mid-19^th century Daniel Rezeau Conover Barn at 180 Heyers Mill Road, Colts Neck. Pictured left to right, Katie, Chelsea, Scott and Connor Britton, Historical Commission Chair Barbara Kolarsick-Harrigan, Veronica and Tom Sullivan. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ --The Monmouth County Historical Commission recently announced the recipients of the County’s 2023 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 of historic buildings in Monmouth County. Photo by Monmouth County Government.

FREEHOLD, NJ -- The Monmouth County Historical Commission recently announced the winners of the History Essay Contest for fifth grade students. Pictured left to right are Yulan Chen, first place, Eva Pedrick, third place, and Emily Xie, second place. Photo by Monmouth County Government.