Theatre might be added to New Jersey and National Historic Registry
Several years ago the township began a process to put the theatre on the NJ historic registry listing. And although that application was never finalized it did help secure a certificate of eligibility for the Westmont â€" which is an important step towards getting on the registry.
When the some members of Neighbors Celebrating the Westmon (NCW) [ http://westmonttheatre.wordpress.com/ ] and on Facebook [ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=63366902867# ]were made aware of this certificate of eligibility they decided to submit a new application package. Over the course of a few months, and with the help from several people (including theatre historians, architects and preservationists), they completed the application package and submitted it to the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office.
In March the application was received, reviewed and is now officially listed on the docket for consideration at the next meeting, which will be held in Trenton on June 23, 2009
Some Recent Stories and Links of Interest Concerning The Westmont
Saving The Westmont (Film Threat Magazine/site) View link
Additionally this story was picked up by Google News. NCW and Cinema Treasures mentioned in Philadelphia Daily News: View link
Cafe Press Items: tp://www.cafepress.com/WestmontTheatre. Haddon Township Blog Listing: http://haddontwp.wordpress.com/
Theatre might be added to New Jersey and National Historic Registry
Several years ago the township began a process to put the theatre on the NJ historic registry listing. And although that application was never finalized it did help secure a certificate of eligibility for the Westmont â€" which is an important step towards getting on the registry.
When the some members of Neighbors Celebrating the Westmon (NCW) [ http://westmonttheatre.wordpress.com/ ] and on Facebook [ http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=63366902867# ]were made aware of this certificate of eligibility they decided to submit a new application package. Over the course of a few months, and with the help from several people (including theatre historians, architects and preservationists), they completed the application package and submitted it to the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office.
In March the application was received, reviewed and is now officially listed on the docket for consideration at the next meeting, which will be held in Trenton on June 23, 2009