- March 28, 2026
- Kelly C. Ruffel
Preservation New Jersey is proud to announce the release of the second video in its “10 Most Impact” series, which highlights the real-world outcomes of the organization’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Places Program. This installment focuses on Camp Evans, a World War I Marconi Station and World War II radar laboratory, known for groundbreaking scientific and technological innovation in New Jersey.
Impacts of the 10 Most: Camp Evans is now available to watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/lgrNSPD6XUY.
The video explores how Camp Evans, once a critical U.S. Army Signal Corps facility and later a hub for cutting-edge communications research, faced threats of neglect and deterioration. Listed on Preservation New Jersey’s 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list in 2002, the site has benefited from community advocacy, partnerships, and preservation efforts aimed at maintaining its unique scientific, military, and architectural legacy.
Viewers will learn about:
- Camp Evans’ historic importance, from military communications research to pioneering innovations in radar and computing;
- Efforts by nonprofit organizations, volunteers, and local advocates to protect and rehabilitate the site;
- Challenges and successes in preserving both the historic buildings and the stories they hold; and
- The broader impact of the 10 Most program in fostering awareness, support, and preservation outcomes statewide.
“As the last Command Historian employed by the U.S. Army at Fort Monmouth, and a member of the boards of both InfoAge and Preservation New Jersey, I view Camp Evans as one of the most consequential historic landscapes in the evolution of modern communications. From its origins as part of Guglielmo Marconi’s global wireless network to its pivotal role in the development of radar, satellite technology, and space communications, Camp Evans was at the forefront of innovations that transformed both military operations and everyday life. Today, through the InfoAge Science and History Museums, the site continues to interpret and preserve this legacy, ensuring that the groundbreaking work once carried out here remains accessible, relevant, and inspiring for future generations.” said by Melissa Ziobro, Trustee of Preservation New Jersey.
The 10 Most Endangered Historic Places Program annually identifies threatened historic, architectural, cultural, and archaeological sites across New Jersey. The new 10 Most Impact video series showcases how listing these sites generates awareness, advocacy, and tangible preservation outcomes.
