Lambertville Jail Receives $40K Historic Preservation Grant

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ — The Lambertville Jail will receive $40,000 in grant money from the Hunterdon County Historic Preservation Fund.

The old stone jail, built in 1840, is a two-story stone structure which has been closed for more than 50 years. Recently, renewed interest from local officials has resulted in restoration and preservation of the historic landmark.

County Commissioners approved the funding, along with grants for four other projects in nearby towns, at their August meeting. The funds had been recommended for approval by both the Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee and the county's Cultural and Heritage Commission.

“The Board has invested in preservation; not just in buildings, but the programs and people who continue the heritage and legacy of those who have gone before," said Commissioner Matt Holt, the board's planning and land use liaison. "Ensuring that non-profit entities and municipalities have the funds necessary to maintain and refurbish these historic locations and the stories they contain, is important to the county’s tourism industry."

The Delaware River Mill Society in Stockton, the Thomas Bouman House in Readington, the Solitude House in High Bridge, and the Tewksbury Historical Society also received funding. In total, the commissioners approved grants totaling $231,250.

“Historic preservation confirms our commitment to the county’s early days and the people whose hard work and sacrifice helped shape the landscape we enjoy today," said Commissioner Deputy Director John E. Lanza.

Learn more online about restoring the Lambertville Jail.

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