copper panels

Asbury Park

Historical Society to take the helm on missing copper panels

Replacement still hinges on status of state investigation

By Jill Bartlett


The Asbury Park Historical Society will hold their annual reorganization meeting Thursday and one of the first items on their agenda will be the announcement of an initiative to see Convention Hall’s missing copper panels replaced. In March of 2012, the public discovered 27  — or six tons of — original, antique copper panels that […]

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Jan 13, 2015
Asbury Park

Still missing: state officials to discuss Convention Hall panels next week

Public urged to attend meeting set for March 14 at Stephen Crane House

By Molly Mulshine


About one year ago, the public learned that six tons of antique copper panels dating back to 1929 had gone missing. The rectangular panels had adorned the sides of Convention Hall [pictured above] since the building’s construction. Despite two police investigations, the case remains unsolved. Next week, state historic preservation officials will visit the city […]

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Mar 08, 2013