While much of the redevelopment spotlight has been on the changes we can see along the Asbury Park boardwalk, it’s the millions invested behind the scenes that will secure longevity. “Design and engineering teams are currently working not only to protect and restore these historic icons but to actively reimagine and further expand the uses,” […]

Boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette says that replacement of the stolen copper panels from Convention Hall must wait until state law enforcement authorities complete their investigation of the theft. In March of last year, the public learned that six tons of antique copper panels dating back to 1929 had gone missing. The rectangular panels had adorned […]

The green-tinged decorative copper panels that went missing from Convention Hall recently are largely considered to be gone for good, but an official from Madison Marquette announced at last night’s council meeting the boardwalk redeveloper will replace them. “It is a tragedy,” said Keith Ortner, Madison Marquette’s vice president of development. “We as a company […]

A report by the Asbury Park Police Department says 30 antique copper panels once on Convention Hall were reported stolen on Aug. 2, 2011, although the general public was not made aware of the loss until last month. City manager Terence Reidy said today he was notified of the incident in August, but saw no need to […]