Green Hotel STILL Threatened!

Update: It's gone.

http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2015/04/pre-demolition_work_underway_at_green_hotel.html

http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2014/08/woodbury_approves_demolition_of_victorian-era_green_hotel.html

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URGENT!!

Holy Angels Parish overseen by the Diocese of Camden will yet again attempt to apply for demolition for the historic Green Castle Hotel located at 85 Cooper Street in Woodbury, NJ. Your help is needed! The last thing Woodbury needs is more surface parking!

You will have an opportunity to speak out against this intended action in person at the following times:

Holy Angels Parish will appear before the City of Woodbury's Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) on 8/13/2014 at 7pm.

HPC's decision is then turned over to the joint Planning/Zoning Board which will meet on: 8/20/2014 at 7pm.

Please also consider sending polite but firm emails to the City of Woodbury Mayor and Council stating that you are against demolition:

Mayor: Bill Volk Tracey L. Parker	BVolk@woodbury.nj.us (856) 845-1300 ext. 137 Tparker@woodbury.nj.us
Lester Lockman	LLockman@woodbury.nj.us
Danielle Carter	DCarter@woodbury.nj.us
David Trovato	DTrovato@woodbury.nj.us
Theodore Johnson, Jr.	TJohnson@woodbury.nj.us
William H. Fleming	BFleming@woodbury.nj.us
Heather S. Tierney	HTierney@woodbury.nj.us
Richard Hock	RHock@woodbury.nj.us
David Swanson	DSwanson@woodbury.nj.us

In addition please contact the Parish and Diocese and tell them you are against demolition:

Holy Angels Parish

64 Cooper Street

Woodbury, NJ

08096

Phone: 856-845-0123 

Fax: 856-845-7409

Email: mail@holyangelsnj.org 

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Diocese of Camden 

631 Market Street

Camden, NJ 

08102 

Phone: 856-756-7900 

Fax: 856-963-2655

and of course

Bishop Dennis Sullivan
510 Cooper Street
Woodbury, NJ
08096

Tell the Catholic church that they should be more concerned with building communities and not in tearing them down! "Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set." - Proverbs 22:28

Preservation Potentials: Green Castle Hotel

Very excited to present the latest Preservation Potential! A once lovely 1880 building chock full of history and potential is up for sale. The building has been under threat of demolition and this could be a chance in a lifetime to save it whilst investing in this historically scenic gateway into Woodbury. Situated on the corner of Cooper and Railroad, the former Victorian-era hotel built by a 5-term mayor, Lewis M. Green is located across from a successful cafe-style restaurant and a few steps from the active Priya art gallery! It will also be nearby the planned light rail stop which is in development now. The building needs some restorative work but the bones are good! The potential is enormous! This spot would be an amazing coffee shop, arts center, museum, storefront, bed and breakfast... you name it! Original exterior window shutters as shown on the photo below are currently stored in the basement. Available grants for restoration funding are available to non-profits. Also because the property is a contributing building in the New Jersey Register of Historic Places' Green Era District potential grant aid is available. More information HERE.

From the listing: The subject property is a combination two and three story building with a partial basement. The Owner has authorized the sale of the building, subject to the City of Woodbury approving a formal minor subdivision plan creating a lot with the building on it of approximately 45' x 90'; this will result in a non-conforming lot requiring a variance(s). The Owner will consider a license for the land retained by the Owner for a buyer's adjacent on site ingress and egress as well as parking use under terms and conditions to be determined by the Owner. The building contains approximately 24 rooms with various bathrooms and kitchen areas. The total estimated gross building area is 5,348 SF. The building is in need of complete restoration and remodeling both inside and out. It is the intent of the Owner to have the building restored by and investor or user. The proposed sale is part of Block 118 Lot 27. Real Estate taxes would be determined after an approved subdivision. Located in the Historic District.

Offered at $250,000! 

Full listing HERE.

For the back story visit HERE and HERE.

Preservation Potentials: 47 Curtis Avenue

Attention: Victorian House Lovers, Steampunks, Anglophiles, and fellow appreciators of all things antique! I'm not sure old-house hunters outside the immediate area realize the unique architectural offerings Woodbury, NJ has in store. In some cases these houses will require a little creativity to restore them to their former glory, but most will have retained a large semblance of the magnificent days of English-inspired American architecture, for a fraction of the cost found in other areas.

this picture does not do the place justice, it's a lovely Victorian twin
with lots of original charm

For sale is a lovingly cared for Victorian duplex on Curtis Avenue, a nice historic street, walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants and projected light rail station. 47 Curtis Ave. features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer roof and electric, and original, unpainted hardwood floor, trim, stairs and doors throughout! The home also features a beautiful ornate front porch, carraige house, and back yard, perfect for a small garden. Priced currently at $93,000 $85,000 see the listing HERE. Come join our growing walkable community. Arts, History, Home.

love those original pocket doors!

It is my opinion that reviving a once grand city is a community effort that largely starts at home. Vested homeowners that value the history and heritage of their house and who treat their home as an extension of the family and not just some place to crash, can and do make a difference. Preserve the past, to better the future!

Preservation Potentials: 16 Aberdeen Place

UPDATE October 2013: This house is now slated for demolition for parking and trash receptacles for the RPM Development Green Opera House project.
SEPTEMBER 2013 UPDATE: THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN PURCHASED BY RPM DEVELOPMENT AND IS SLATED FOR DEMOLITION TO MAKE WAY FOR PARKING AND TRASH DUMPSTERS FOR THE GREEN OPERA HOUSE APARTMENTS.

Attention: Victorian House Lovers, Steampunks, Anglophiles, and fellow appreciators of all things antique! I'm not sure old-house hunters outside the immediate area realize the unique architectural offerings Woodbury, NJ has in store. In some cases these houses will require a little creativity to restore them to their former glory, but most will have retained a large semblance of the magnificent days of English-inspired American architecture, for a fraction of the cost found in other areas.

16 Aberdeen Place is a 19th century Colonial Revival Style home on a beautiful street. Both inside and out, this house retains much of its original charm and character. Working pocket doors, a fireplace (although the mantel has been redone), unpainted original wood trim, and original hardwood floors still exist in this house! Zoned commercial and/or residential. Currently formatted as an office, this home could easily be reconverted back into a 4 bedroom single family dwelling with the addition of a full kitchen as there is only an eat-in kitchen. The back of the property will sit adjacent to the soon-to-be restored and landscaped Green Opera House! Offered at $134,900 $114,900 check the full real estate listing HERE.

It is my opinion that reviving a once grand city is a community effort that largely starts at home. Vested homeowners that value the history and heritage of their house and who treat their home as an extension of the family and not just some place to crash, can and do make a difference. Preserve the past, to better the future!

Preservation Potentials: 55 Newton Avenue

SEPTEMBER 2013 UPDATE: SOLD

 

 

Attention: Victorian House Lovers, Steampunks, Anglophiles, and fellow appreciators of all things antique! I'm not sure old-house hunters outside the immediate area realize the unique architectural offerings Woodbury, NJ has in store. In some cases these houses will require a little creativity to restore them to their former glory, but most will have retained a large semblance of the magnificent days of English-inspired American architecture, for a fraction of the cost found in other areas.

Recently listed is an amazingly beautiful gray stone Victorian duplex on a lovely and predominantly period street, Newton Avenue. At $159,000, you can't go wrong. Listing HERE. Zoned residential/commercial, you could operate a business where you live if you wanted. There's enough room (and a private entrance) if you wish to rent one of the three floors out as well. But... how about I aim high and hope that a young family moves and converts this lovely home into a single family, as this one would make a lovely residence. For each unit removed the City of Woodbury will provide a $500 credit towards permit fees and a 5-year tax abatement on a home’s increased value. WORC will pay 50% of an owner’s permit fees above the city’s $500 credit and further, will offer a grant of up to $5,000 for each apartment removed from a property. Brochure HERE.

 

It is my opinion that reviving a once grand city is a community effort that largely starts at home. Vested homeowners that value the history and heritage of their house and who treat their home as an extension of the family and not just some place to crash, can and do make a difference. Preserve the past, to better the future!

Preservation Potentials: 57 E. Centre St.

APRIL 2013 UPDATE: CURRENTLY OFF MARKET

Attention: Victorian House Lovers, Steampunks, Anglophiles, and fellow appreciators of all things antique! I'm not sure old-house hunters outside the immediate area realize the unique architectural offerings Woodbury, NJ has in store. In some cases these houses will require a little creativity to restore them to their former glory, but most will have retained a large semblance of the magnificent days of English-inspired American architecture, for a fraction of the cost found in other areas.

Looking for a circa 1889 Victorian on a lovely street? This 5 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom appears to be in nice shape. Externally, the building retains some of its original charm such as arched window details and corbelled roof trim; however it does "suffer" from the closed-in porch treatment. Internally, judging from the photos from the listing HERE, the house seems to be in decent shape although original details appear to have been stripped. However it's a great price for such a large Victorian, listed at $99,999. It has massive potential to be even more beautiful than it already is.

It is my opinion that reviving a once grand city is a community effort that largely starts at home. Vested homeowners that value the history and heritage of their house and who treat their home as an extension of the family and not just some place to crash, can and do make a difference. Preserve the past, to better the future!

Preservation Potentials: 220 Hunter St.

NOVEMBER 2012 UPDATE: CURRENTLY OFF MARKET

Attention: Victorian House Lovers, Steampunks, Anglophiles, and fellow appreciators of all things antique! I'm not sure old-house hunters outside the immediate area realize the unique architectural offerings Woodbury, NJ has in store. In some cases these houses will require a little creativity to restore them to their former glory, but most will have retained a large semblance of the magnificent days of English-inspired American architecture, for a fraction of the cost found in other areas.

Our Preservation Potentials feature this time around is the lovely and seemingly immaculate 220 Hunter Street, a 2083 square foot Victorian abounding with original exterior and interior details! Our last post highlighted Woodbury's wonderful lake system and now here's your chance to live right across from it! The photos speak for themselves, but the listing goes on to mention: Wonderful Covered Front Porch Greets You First, Then Enter The Front Parlor With Its Wood Flooring,Elegant Staircase And High Ceilings. Walk Through Into The Second Parlor Again With High Ceilings And Wood Floor And Trim, Complete With Quaint Window Alcove. The Large Diningroom Has A Side Porch Adding Yet Another Victorian Touch. The Eat In Kitchen Has Two Ceiling Fans, Stainless Stove And Built-In Microwave . The Large Wooden Deck Is Just Out The Kitchen Door, Ready To Entertain And Enjoy The Views From The Lake That Is Within A Few Steps of This Home. The Second Floor Holds Three Generous Sized Bedrooms With Ample Closets And A Full Bath With Claw Footed Tub And Pedestal Sink. The Third Floor Offers The Master Bedroom With Separate Sitting Room That Overlooks The Fenced Back Yard. You Can Walk Downtown, To The Schools At Either End of The Street Or Just Meander Around The Beautiful Lakeside Areas Just Steps Away. Just recently put on the market for $185,000, check the full listing HERE.

It is my opinion that reviving a once grand city is a community effort that largely starts at home. Vested homeowners that value the history and heritage of their house and who treat their home as an extension of the family and not just some place to crash, can and do make a difference. Preserve the past, to better the future!

Preservation Potentials: 159 Franklin Street

UPDATE JUNE 2013: CURRENTLY OFF MARKET

Attention: Victorian House Lovers, Steampunks, Anglophiles, and fellow appreciators of all things antique! I'm not sure old-house hunters outside the immediate area realize the unique architectural offerings Woodbury, NJ has in store. In some cases these houses will require a little creativity to restore them to their former glory, but most will have retained a large semblance of the magnificent days of English-inspired American architecture, for a fraction of the cost found in other areas.

Today's featured house is a 4 bedroom, 1 bath, well maintained place with a big backyard. It features a closed in heated porch, which I don't particularly see as a plus, as personally prefer an original open porch detail, but some people like the extra year round room it provides. Built circa 1900, this Victorian era home was most likely originally finished in a Stick style and although the siding has been updated and the porch closed in, it still retains some of its original charm. It even appears as if most of the original interior details have remained intact, albeit painted (see photo). Offered at $85,000 $75,000, the house is conveniently located near the quickly revitalizing downtown area. See more photos and the full listing: HERE.

It is my opinion that reviving a once grand city is a community effort that largely starts at home. Vested homeowners that value the history and heritage of their house and who treat their home as an extension of the family and not just some place to crash, can and do make a difference. Preserve the past, to better the future!

Preservation Potentials: 108 Euclid & 78 Hunter

Attention: Victorian House Lovers, Steampunks, Anglophiles, and fellow appreciators of all things antique! I'm not sure old-house hunters outside the immediate area realize the unique architectural offerings Woodbury, NJ has in store. In some cases these houses will require a little creativity to restore them to their former glory, but most will have retained a large semblance of the magnificent days of English-inspired American architecture, for a fraction of the cost found in other areas.

Today we feature two historic houses right next to each other, both for sale. These particular buildings are listed at a higher cost than what we usually feature here for the Preservation Potentials posts, but it is not often you find restored turn-key Queen Anne Victorian houses side-by-side offered for sale. These two buildings were last used as professional offices, but both feature ample living space as well. They are located at the NE corner of Hunter St. and Euclid St., adjacent to the Gloucester County Justice Complex. As of June 30, 2013 the Gloucester County Jail has closed. No inmates of any kind are held in the Justice Complex center, making these houses even more attractive.

 

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The Albert Dell House located at 78 Hunter is a magnificent circa 1890, 3 story Queen Anne with unique corner tower and lots of original features. In its current setup, the building contains 2 large conference rooms, reception and waiting area, kitchen and powder room on main floor; 3 large offices with plenty of closet space, copy area, and full bath on second floor; and 3 or 4 additional office spaces on third floor. Ample file storage in basement. Beautiful and original woodwork throughout. Dual staircase in front and rear of interior leading to second floor. Parking lot attached for off street parking. Nicely landscaped with sprinkler system. Security system in place. Listed HERE for $375,000 $345,000 $295,000!!

 

 

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108 Euclid is a lovely 3 story Queen Anne building featuring original woodwork, inlay flooring, windows, etc throughout, with several gas and faux fireplaces. Set up as professional office, it features a large reception area, several large conference rooms and 8+ offices. There is a kitchen on the main floor and 2 kitchenettes on the second and third, with a bathroom on every level. Handicap access and modifications present. Large basement with ample file storage. Listed HERE for $550,000 $460,000 $395,000!!

 

 

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It is my opinion that reviving a once grand city is a community effort that largely starts at home. Vested homeowners that value the history and heritage of their house and who treat their home as an extension of the family and not just some place to crash, can and do make a difference. Preserve the past, to better the future!

Preservation Potentials: 30 Newton Avenue

Attention: Victorian House Lovers, Steampunks, Anglophiles, and fellow appreciators of all things antique! I'm not sure old-house hunters outside the immediate area realize the unique architectural offerings this quaint city has in store. In some cases these houses will require a little creativity to restore them to their former glory, but most will have retained a large semblance of the magnificent days of English-inspired American architecture, for a fraction of the cost found in other areas. The City of Woodbury offers a generous tax abatement program for conversions from multi-house setups back to single family homes, further details HERE.

Today's featured house is an amazing three story brick Victorian built in 1893. The left side is for sale, listed at $152,000 and features many original details such as original porch, 1st floor bay window and double entry doors. The right side of the building houses a quiet lawyers office. Newton Avenue is a lovely street populated with many fine Victorian houses, one of the best is situated right across the street, so you would have a lovely view of an immaculately maintained and stately home (see the second picture below for the partial view).

with this porch, one can surely travel back in time.

As it stands now, 30 Newton is separated into various offices so potential office space rental income exists, but the house is multi zoned so there would be no problem converting it back into a single family home or a live-in office with 2477 square feet of living space.

For the listing visit: HERE. It is my opinion that reviving a once grand city is a community effort that largely starts at home. Vested homeowners that value the history and heritage of their house and who treat their home as an extension of the family and not just some place to crash, can and do make a difference. Preserve the past, to better the future!

Preservation Potentials: 42 + 44 N. Maple Street

UPDATE: SOLD

Attention: Victorian House Lovers, Steampunks, Anglophiles, and fellow appreciators of all things antique! I'm not sure old-house hunters outside the immediate area realize the unique architectural offerings this quaint city has in store. In some cases these houses will require a little creativity to restore them to their former glory, but most will have retained a large semblance of the magnificent days of English-inspired American architecture, for a fraction of the cost found in other areas.

Today's featured house is a buy one get one free special of sorts! For $100,000 you can own both sides of a circa 1880 Victorian duplex. Rent the one side and it will virtually pay for your mortgage while you live in the other half, as each side has over 2300 square feet of space. This house sits nestled inbetween immaculately maintained Victorian houses of similar style in a beautiful section of Woodbury.

The external condition of this house retains many original Victorian architectural features such as stone porch, wood trim and fretwork, brick quoins, and I believe a slate roof. It also features a nice sized yard with a view of Stewart Lake! The only catch, I suppose, is that until recently it was used a daycare center and will take some work to convert the interior of the building back into a proper home, or homes.

This lovely property will be auctioned on May 18th at 1:00 PM! It is my opinion that reviving a once grand city is a community effort that largely starts at home. Vested homeowners that value the history and heritage of their house and who treat their house as an extension of the family and not just some place to crash, can and do make a difference. Preserve the past, to better the future!

Preservation Potentials: 39 High Street

UPDATE APRIL 2013: SOLD

Attention: Victorian House Lovers, Steampunks, Anglophiles, and fellow appreciators of all things antique! I plan to post Victorian era houses for sale in Woodbury, NJ periodically to the blog. I'm not sure old-house hunters outside the immediate area realize the unique architectural offerings this quaint city has in store. In some cases these houses will require a little creativity to restore them to their former glory, but most will have retained a large semblance of the magnificent days of English-inspired American architecture, for a fraction of the cost found in other areas.

Today's featured house is a lovely Second Empire Style Victorian with a wrap-around porch located at 39 High Street offered at $90,000. It has rental income potential as well, making it perfect for young family or starter home. It could also be converted back to a single family residence and appears to be on a good sized lot with a nice yard. The City of Woodbury also offers a generous tax abatement program for conversions from multi-house setups back to single family homes. Details HERE.

For the listing visit: HERE. One could argue Woodbury is a little rough around the edges, but it is my opinion that reviving a once grand city is a community effort and that it largely starts at home. Vested homeowners that value the history and heritage of their house and who treat their house as an extension of the family and not just some place to crash, can and do make a difference. Preserve the past, to better the future!