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Historic Preservation & Open Space
PHOTO BY A.T. DE LA MARE
PHOTO BY A.T. DE LA MARE
Photo credit: A.T. De La Mare
The Blauvelt Mansion in Oradell and its great lawn could be in danger of development.
In that context, Antoinette Rainone, a columnist for Oradell's Town news, asked me what I thought about the relationship between historic preservation and open space.
Her column — and what I had to say –is here.
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I grew up in Hillsdale so, have watched the decline for many years. Even the small museum isn’t open much, not reliable in opening and the website not really useful. Funds, intelligent and useful preserving,and finding private money is difficult.
As this generation disappears…the decline will continue even faster.
Sad, and don’t know the answer except $$$$ and a desire to keep our history.
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I grew up in Hillsdale so, have watched the decline for many years. Even the small museum isn’t open much, not reliable in opening and the website not really useful. Funds, intelligent and useful preserving,and finding private money is difficult.
As this generation disappears…the decline will continue even faster.
Sad, and don’t know the answer except $$$$ and a desire to keep our history.