The
Church of the Presidents
Long Branch, N.J.
The Last Remaining Structure Associated with
All Seven Presidents
Who Vacationed in Long Branch
· A new roof
· Wood-frame structural
reinforcement
· Repairs to the
crenellated tower and roof
 Grants from the Monmouth County Historical Commission
have helped to restore both portico porches
Previous
grants from the MCHC have been used to install rain gutters, and to restore
the Garfield Hut and the church bell and belfry.
Siperstein’s is donating all the paint for the Church of
the Presidents restoration.
Funding
is needed to repair the masonry foundation of the building.
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More Presidents Worshipped at St. James Chapel than at
Any Church Outside of Washington,
D.C.
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Deconsecrated in
1953, the building is known as the Long Branch
Historical Museum,
and is owned by the Long Branch Historical Museum Association, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
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The museum was
closed in 1999 due to instability and stabilized in 2003 with private
donations. Artifacts and
windows were removed until restoration is completed.
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The Church of the Presidents is listed on both the State of New Jersey
and National Register of Historic Places.
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