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  HISTORIC GRENVILLE HOTEL TO RECEIVE LEISA COLLINS HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD Original painting of Bay Head, New Jersey’s iconic Victorian landmark will be unveiled and launch a new collection celebrating the borough’s historic architecture BAY HEAD, NJ — September 28, 2026 — The historic Grenville Hotel & Restaurant, affectionately known as the “Victorian Jewel of the Jersey Shore,” will be honored this Sunday with the Leisa Collins Historic Preservation Award, recognizing the continued preservation and stewardship of one of Bay Head’s most distinctive architectural landmarks. Architectural Portrait Artist Leisa Collins will present the award to Grenville owners Harry and Maureen Typaldos during a special gathering at the hotel on Sunday, October 4, at 4:00 p.m. As part of the presentation, Collins will unveil an original pen-and-watercolor painting she has created of the Grenville Hotel. The painting…

ELIZABETH, NJ, July 25, 2026 A Very Special Historic Preservation Award On a hot summer day, beneath the welcome shade of an old-growth hickory tree as venerable as the 1910 home being honored, guests gathered on the back lawn of the historic L. Ron Hubbard Landmark Site at 42 Aberdeen Rd, Elizabeth, New Jersey. They had come to witness the unveiling of my Historic Preservation Award honoring the restored home of author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard—the very place where the global Dianetics movement began in 1950. Dianetics would eventually reach more than 200 countries around the world. I decided to to create this original pen and watercolor award painting as I have been deeply impressed by the extraordinary care, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that has gone into the…

In Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Americ: Elizabeth, NJ – July 23, 2026 It was a privilege to present my award -- this original pen and watercolor painting of the newly restored train station-- to the City of Elizabeth at a Elizabeth History, Heritage & the Arts event, for their exemplary work in revitalizing this important city landmark. Here is my pen and watercolor painting of the newly restored Elizabeth train station that now serves as a Welcome Center and Museum for the city!   Here I am introducing my award at the entrance of the new Elizabeth Welcome Center and Museum. As I stated in the presentation: “A building with history has a story and once it is destroyed it is lost forever. With this award I recognize…

Pen and watercolor painting of Elizabeth Welcome Center now completed!  In honor of the 250th Anniversary of America, I am pleased to present this painting of the newly restored historic train depot in Elizabeth -- which is now the Elizabeth Welcome Center and Museum! The event will take place next Thursday in the Welcome Center and all area welcome.  Here are the details of the event.