U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross is urging federal officials to relocate a Revolutionary War-era home in Bellmawr rather than demolish the 18th century structure.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Democrat wrote a letter to the administrator of the Federal Highway Administration requesting that federal officials "pursue all options" to preserve the Hugg-Harrison-Glover House.
The fate of the home is in jeopardy as transportation officials intend to raze it as part of the eventual completion of the I-295-Route 42 "Direct Connection" project. Demolition could occur as soon as November.
Camden County Historical Society President Chris Perks says only the Federal Highway Administration can reopen the process to make the home eligible for preservation.
Perks says Norcross' letter is especially valuable in calling for a meeting to discuss collaborative solutions.
