For Immediate
Release:
March 1, 2024
Historical Commission to accept nominations
for 2024 Preservation Awards program
FREEHOLD, NJ – The
Monmouth County Historical Commission is accepting nominations for its annual
Preservation Awards program.
“The Historical Commission’s 2024
Preservation Awards program will recognize those who have preserved historic
structures in Monmouth County,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “Private
citizens, organizations, businesses or municipalities who recently preserved a
historic structure are eligible to apply.”
“Monmouth County is proud
of its rich history and looks forward to acknowledging those who have
undertaken difficult and time-consuming preservation projects,” said
Commissioner Erik Anderson, liaison to the Monmouth County Historical
Commission. “I am honored to work with the Commission as it continues to protect
and restore our history through the Preservation Awards program.”
In 2023, 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-19th 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-19th 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.
A nomination form provides an opportunity for an applicant
to explain their project’s contribution to historic preservation. The
nomination form can be found at www.visitmonmouth.com.
The deadline to submit a nominating form is April 18. The Preservation
Awards will be presented during an Awards Night to be held on June 3. For additional
information, email Margaret.SharpWalton@co.monmouth.nj.us.
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