A vacant home in southern New Jersey where Martin Luther King Jr. once lived has dodged the wrecking ball and will soon receive some much-needed repairs.
NJ.com reports Jeanette Lilly Hunt, the owner of the Camden property, has reached an agreement with the nonprofit Cooper's Ferry Partnership to preserve the historic two-story home.
Rep. Donald Norcross, a 1st District Democrat, says we owe it to future generations to ensure that this "national treasure" remains standing for years to come.
"I'm proud that I was able to bring our community together to help restore and save this important piece of American history," Rep. Donald Norcross, (D-1st Dist.), said in a statement. "We owe it to future generations to ensure this national treasure is safeguarded for many years to come."
Norcross helped lead preservation efforts by petitioning the state to designate the home a historical landmark.
The Cooper's Ferry Partnership has assumed the role of custodian of the home and will be responsible for making repairs and finding an organization to maintain the property.
