Wouldn’t you like to know who built your house, the names of all the owners throughout the years, their children, their occupation, when they planted that big tree in the backyard, why they put on that addition, what colors they painted the house, and why in God’s name did they ever paint that chestnut woodwork […]
Freehold History Destroyed by Preservation Commission & Architect
Preserve Freehold History - Outcry by Residents News reports: The messages from residents were: "Once it's gone it's gone" and "Do the job you were entrusted to do - protect the town's historic resources and preserving the building is the only environmentally responsible approach”. This was the plea to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) of [...]
Piscataway History in Danger. HPC Fails Preservation.
Piscataway history represented by a inappropriate plastic replacement window. Arched window replaced with rectangular. Save Piscataway history! Homeowners and Historic Commissions Must Understand they are Stewards for Historic houses. Piscataway history is in danger by developers. Therefore significantly important historic buildings, part of historic Raritan Landing, are in the Road Up Raritan Historic District . [...]
