The Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for conserving the City's historic architecture and heritage within the Historic District and other designated sites.
Preserving the City's Historic Heritage improves property values, encourages private investments, promotes tourism and commercial opportunities, leverages educational resources, and maintains the beauty of our wonderful City.
In order to safeguard the cultural, political, social, economic, and architectural heritage of the City, it is strictly prohibited to demolish, cause permanent damage, or make any unauthorized alterations to the exteriors of any designated sites and structures.
If you are planning to renovate the exterior of your property, please contact the Construction Official at 609-386-0200, ext. 143, before commencing any work.
To check if your property falls within a designated site, please see the Historic District Map.
Some residents or property owners may be required to seek the Commission's approval and be issued a Certificate of Appropriateness before performing exterior work.
Please contact the Historic Preservation Commission for guidance or technical assistance before making any exterior alterations within the Historic District. Alterations include:
Technical Assistance is offered through appointment only.
Preservation Tech Notes
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/preservation-tech-notes.htm
Cultural Resource Management
https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/nps28/28intro.htm
By the National Park Service. Focuses on practical insights for "...Work on a Historic Building" including "Using the Standards and Guidelines...", "Planning..." and "Beginning..."
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1739/index.htm
Founded in 1949, The Trust provides leadership, education and advocacy to help save America’s diverse historic places and revitalize communities.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
Museum in Washington, DC offers notes, topical news, lectures, exhibits, etc.
https://www.nbm.org/
Architectural types and styles in online encyclopedia of more than 750 buildings worldwide and across history with photos, text, and live 3D models. See especially the sections under American Architecture Timeline, including 1700s, 1800s, and by decades, 1900s.
http://www.greatbuildings.com/suggestions.html
Historic Architecture and Buildings Survey drawings undertaken in the 1930s by the WPA. Excellent reference source of downloadable drawings (renderings, plans, elevations, photos) of period American buildings.
https://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/hh/
Advances the preservation of the state's historic properties through financial, educational and stewardship programs.
https://www.nj.gov/dca/njht/
Of the Div. of Parks and Forestry, Dept. of Environmental Protection, an excellent reference for preserving historic resources in this state.
https://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo/
State of New Jersey Certified Local Governments community links page.
https://www.nj.gov/dep/hpo/3preserve/clg_links.htm
Lisa Schiller, Secretary
Tel: 609-386-0754 ext. 1
Fax: 609-387-8547
Email: LSchiller@burlingtonnj.us
John D.S. Hatch, Preservation Consultant, AIA LEED AP
100 Barrack St.,
Trenton, NJ 08608
Office: 609-883-8383
Tel: 609-477-7304
Fax: 609-883-4044
Email: JHatch@cchnj.com
Historic Preservation Commission Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: City Hall, Common Council Chambers
- Please use Belmont Avenue Entrance
Members of the Commission
| Name | Class | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Caruso | Chairperson, Class C Member | 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2025 |
| Milton D. Smith | Vice Chair, Class A Member | 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2024 |
| Kimberlee Tinnick | Class C Member | 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2024 |
| Alma Saravia | Class B Member | 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027 |
| Adrianna S. Christmas | Class C Member | 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026 |
| John Krimmel | Class C Member | 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2024 |
| Elizabeth F. Baird | Class C Member | 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2025 |
| Mary Wirth | Alternate 1 | 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
| Alycia Eck | Alternate 2 | 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 |
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