2023 Historic Preservation Awards
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.”
The 2023 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-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.
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 30th 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 or the 2023 Historic Preservation Awards visit the County’s website at www.visitmonmouth.com.
