NPLC and House of Prayer Church (the property where Plum House sits) have begun campaigns to persuade the State to relocate the house to a safer site north of the church, but so far the response from Trenton has been minimal. It does appear that the State will conduct architectural and engineering studies of the house to ascertain its condition, the causes of structural damage in recent decades, and the cost and feasibility of remedial actions – including possibly moving the house. Members of the church and the Landmarks Committee are skeptical that any studies arranged by the State can be impartial, and fearful that the State simply will shade the findings to expedite its project....
At its April 20 meeting, the Landmarks Committee decided to arrange for an independent examination of the house, to see how and whether it could be moved, or otherwise protected from the construction. Two members of the Landmarks Board – David Robinson, an experienced architect and planner, and Samer Hanini, a builder and architect – are taking the lead on this. They want to bring one or more engineers to make a thorough inspections of the house as soon as possible. This can include a review of the various physical problems you listed in a memo a few months ago.
Last week House of Prayer's Wardens and Vestry agreed that the parish wants to cooperate fully, and have this inspection performed soon. Both organizations plan to arrange for this inspection as soon as possible. A small private tour is currently being arranged to assess the structure.
(Article extracted from a personal note by NPLC Executive Director, Doug Eldridge to current resident of the Plume House). ...Additional updates will be posted as they become available.
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