HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. — The Hunterdon County Commissioners have approved more than $550,000 in Historic Preservation Trust Fund grants to support the rehabilitation and restoration of historically significant structures across the county.
The grants were approved at the commissioners’ Dec. 2 meeting and are intended to help conserve historic assets while ensuring their continued use and preservation for future generations.
Commissioner Jeff Kuhl, the board’s liaison to the Department of Planning and Land Use, said the funding reflects the county’s commitment to protecting its historic resources.
“The county is proud to partner with our municipalities, libraries, and land trusts to preserve our county historic sites and structures,” Kuhl said. “These grants ensure that important landmarks are protected and restored for future generations.”
Based on recommendations from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission and the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee, funding was awarded to three projects.
The Tewksbury Land Trust received $140,000 for masonry and structural repairs to the Hollow Brook Stone Arch Bridge at Hollow Brook Preserve. County officials said the early stone bridge is a rare and historically significant structure, and the work will help ensure its long-term stability and continued public access.
The Hunterdon Land Trust was awarded $320,000 for structural repairs to the bank barn and masonry repointing of the farmhouse at the Case Dvoor Farmstead in Raritan Township. The property is known for its agricultural history and now serves as a community and educational resource.
The Tewksbury Township Public Library Association will receive up to $90,000 for structural repairs to the historic Tewksbury Township Library, formerly the Barnet Hall Academy building. The project is aimed at preserving what county officials describe as the town’s oldest public building.
County officials said the investment in historic preservation supports heritage conservation while also benefiting tourism, educational programming and community identity. All funded projects were evaluated based on historical significance, structural needs, public benefit and alignment with the county’s Historic Preservation Trust Fund objectives.
