BRIGHTER DAYS ON TAP FOR ASBURY PARK CONVENTION HALL

Asbury Partners ready to make needed repairs and keep historic look with new window openings.

Asbury Park, N.J. – Two new aluminum windows – models for ongoing replacements –  designed to preserve the look and feel of historic Convention Hall have been approved by the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office (NJHPO).  Asbury Partners is making the repairs to replace the old and decaying copper clad windows as a part of its efforts to refurbish Convention Hall, viewed as the centerpiece of the Boardwalk’s renaissance, and revitalize Asbury’s oceanfront area.

The two window openings – one fixed, with multiple panes, and another triple-hung window have an aged copper patina finish that matches the look of the historic building.  In order to continue restoration of the building and oceanfront redevelopment, the mock-up windows needed NJHPO approval.  With Wednesday’s authorization, Asbury Partners can now take the next steps to replacing windows on three sides of the second floor in the building. 

“We’re committed to revitalizing every aspect of Asbury’s oceanfront, and Convention Hall is the key to being able to do it properly,” said Asbury Partners chief operating officer, Larry Fishman.  “When people get nostalgic of Asbury Park, one image that comes to a lot of their minds is Convention Hall.  We want to restore the building so that it can again become a prime destination for residents and visitors.”

Asbury Partners has planned a Winter Carnival with rides, games and music that will take place in Convention Hall this coming February.  Asbury Partners expects that all repairs to window openings and installation of new windows are finished by the summer beach season.