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The Newark Preservation & Landmarks Committee Saving a City's Heritage |
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MISSION
STATEMENT AND GOALS The
Newark Preservation & Landmarks Committee is the not-for-profit,
volunteer-based, citywide advocate for the preservation of Newark's
historic and cultural resources. The
Committee's activities include nomination of landmarks to the historic
registers; intervention on behalf of threatened landmarks; implementation
of educational initiatives; provision of technical assistance; and
collaboration with other nonprofit agencies. We perform these activities
as described below: Nominate historic and cultural resources to the State and National
Registers Historic Places to provide these landmarks (building,
structures, sites, objects, and districts) with additional protection from
demolition and unsympathetic alterations. Select highly threatened landmarks, already listed or eligible to
be listed on the historic registers,
and mount public campaigns to save them.
Increase public awareness about Newark landmarks through educational
initiatives: (a) categorized list of Newark historic buildings; (b) guidebook; (c) newsletter;
(d) Web
site; (e) exhibits; (f) plaques; (g) special forums and programs for all ages;
(h) tours;
and
(i) positive
and negative recognition.
Provide technical assistance to property owners and tenants about
historic restoration. Collaborate with other organizations, such as the City of Newark's
Landmarks Commission, historical societies, schools, and community and
neighborhood groups. As a last resort, seek to acquire and restore selected historic
properties. Provide sufficient members, other volunteers, staff, consultants,
and financial resources to carry out the activities listed above.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees - March, 2003. |
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