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The recent rehabilitation project at the Hopewell Railroad Station is the result of an ongoing relationship between the Borough of Hopewell and the New Jersey Historic Trust. Since the early 1990’s, the station has twice been a recipient of grants in aid from the Trust to preserve its form and materials. The station is one of the oldest in New Jersey and its picturesque Second Empire detailing has made it a favorite subject for artists. The building has become the visual symbol of the community and is part of the official seal of the Borough.The presentation will discuss: the historic background of the station, the chronology of the original project including the Preservation Plan, grants from the NJ Trust and DOT, the uses of the building, deferred exterior maintenance over time, the preservation plan update, and the recent grant work. Michael Mills, FAIA, of Mills + Schnoering Architects, LLC, the architect for both grant projects will discuss the project history and 1990’s restoration, and Senior Associate, Jennifer Arnoldi, AIA, will review the building conditions that the current project addressed, show work in progress during construction, and present the vision for the completed project.
About Michael Mills
Michael Mills is a nationally recognized architect and preservation expert, renowned for his work in the design and restoration of historic structures. A Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, he has dedicated over 30 years to leading the rehabilitation and preservation of historic buildings, with a focus on adaptive reuse and continued functionality.
About Jennifer Arnoldi
Jennifer Arnoldi is a Project Manager at Mills + Schnoering, where she has worked since 2020, specializing in the rehabilitation of both historic and contemporary buildings. With a strong background in architecture and design, she is skilled in building diagnostics, restoration planning, and historical documentation, including National Register of Historic Places nominations and Federal Tax Credit projects.
Hopewell Public Library Speaker Series
Co-sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and The Hopewell Museum
Attend the event in person in Fellowship Hall at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525. The in-person event is free and open to the public – No registration is required.
Or attend the event online via Zoom - register by clicking here:
https://www.hopewellvalleyhistory.org/event-details/preservation-of-the-hopewell-railroad-station-a-partnership-with-the-new-jersey-historic-trust
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80 W Broad St, Hopewell, NJ 08525-1921, United States
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