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Piscataway Village Rural Conservation Study January 1991 Report This report details the findings of a study on the 18th century village of Piscataway, requested by
the Piscataway Citizens Association. The goals of the project were 1) to document the history of
the village, using land records research and early maps to define the extent and size of the
village since its establishment; 2) to define the character of the village; 3) to propose design
concepts to guide new construction in order to retain village character; and
4) to propose methods to help retain a buffer zone around the village and the open space within the
village.
This report begins with a history of Piscataway, including its significance as a port and
government tobacco inspection location during the 18th century, and a documentation of the location
of its schools and post office. Next, the existing conditions within the village are described and
the historic, rural character of the village defined. The architecture of the buildings within the
village is discussed and analyzed. Design concepts for sympathetic new construction within the
village are proposed and strategies for protection of the open space within and around the village
are offered. The report is supplemented by photographs and maps.
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