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202 & 210 West Main Street – Moorestown (Burlington County)
Nestled at a key intersection in Moorestown’s historic downtown—just steps from the Episcopal Church—these two Victorian-era buildings are central to the character and charm of our cherished Main Street. Listed among Preservation New Jersey’s “10 Most Endangered Historic Places” for 2025, their threatened status highlights urgent concerns around redevelopment and preservation.
Preservation New Jersey notes the nomination process draws attention to sites of historic importance, community impact, and imminent risk—criteria these buildings clearly meet. This designation aims to ignite awareness and drive local action to save architectural treasures like ours. The spotlight on 202 & 210 West Main invites residents and stakeholders to rally around Moorestown’s historic legacy. Learn more
Preservation New Jersey Names Moorestown on 2025 “10 Most Endangered” List
For its 30th year, Preservation New Jersey has unveiled its 2025 “10 Most Endangered Historic Places” list—featuring locations at risk from decay, redevelopment, funding shortfalls, or environmental threats. Among them is 202 & 210 West Main Street in Moorestown’s Historic Business District, raising urgent concerns about their future and the vitality of our community’s architectural legacy .
The campaign highlights New Jersey’s irreplaceable cultural landmarks and aims to spark public awareness, partnerships, and action. Preservation New Jersey emphasizes these sites’ immediate need for protection and engages local advocates in developing strategies for preservation and reuse.
Stay informed—these endangered places tell the stories of who we are and why protecting our past matters. Learn more
Saving Historic Moorestown’s Dorothy Guzzo Awarded Legacy Award from Preservation New Jersey
Dorothy Guzzo, Vice President of Saving Historic Moorestown, was awarded the Legacy Award from Preservation New Jersey! Each year, Preservation New Jersey looks for projects that exemplify outstanding rehabilitations - initiatives that further the goals of preservation and for outstanding individuals who have greatly contributed to promoting and protecting the tangible remains of our past. Learn More
The potential demolition of two 19th-century houses in the heart of Moorestown, as well as the uncertain future of several other vintage structures, are energizing a grassroots debate about the township’s ongoing effort to establish a Historic Preservation Commission. - The Philadelphia Inquirer July 6th, 2024
What does a house sitting on Chester Avenue in Moorestown have to do with The Reading Terminal, The Academy of Natural Science, The Franklin Institute and the United States Mint, or a house situated on Main Street have to do with the beautiful Irvine Auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania? The answer is the architect. Learn More