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SAVE HOLMDEL'S HORN ANTENNA

From CILU, Preserve Holmdel, and Friends of Holmdel Open Space

HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE, MONMOUTH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, NJ STATE LEGISLATURE


Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1988, the Horn Antenna sits on 42 beautiful acres in Holmdel Township on Crawford Hill, the highest point in Monmouth County. The Horn Antenna was instrumental in the discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation by scientists Dr. Robert Wilson and Dr. Arno Penzias, which helped confirm the “Big Bang” theory of cosmology. Both men earned Nobel Prizes for their discoveries.

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The Holmdel Horn, a Cosmic Shrine in New Jersey, Stays Put
The New York Times, Oct. 21, 2023

The radio telescope that discovered the Big Bang has survivied a real estate battle --- for now.

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Crawford Hill Owner Seeks 'Good Faith' Negotiations With Holmdel
By Pat McDaniel, Jun 14, 2023

The owner of Holmdel's Crawford Hill - the location of the historic Horn antenna - responds to planned township appraisal of the parcel.

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Holmdel OKs First Steps In Making Horn Antenna Site Its Own
By Pat McDaniel, Jun 13, 2023

To applause and thanks from the public, Holmdel Township Committee voted Tuesday to begin appraisal of the Crawford Hill antenna property.

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Holmdel Plans Vote To Begin Acquisition Of Historic Horn Antenna Site
By Pat McDaniel, Jun 10, 2023

Resolutions on the Holmdel Township Committee agenda for Tuesday will consider appraisal, condemnation of Crawford Hill antenna property.

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Esteemed Holmdel Scientist Responds To Flyer From Crawford Hill Owner
By Pat McDaniel, Jun 8, 2023

Robert Wilson, whose research using Holmdel's Horn antenna is world-renowned, clarifies information in developer's mailer to residents.

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Developer Asserts Ownership Of Holmdel Horn Antenna In Lawsuit Answer
By Pat McDaniel, May 16, 2023

Court filing: Owner of Crawford Hill site in Holmdel, home of landmark Horn antenna, promises to preserve it. Township awaits court hearing.

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Townhouse 'Concept' At Holmdel's Horn Antenna Shown In Renderings
By Pat McDaniel, May 10, 2023

Owner touts development of Holmdel's Crawford Hill, the site of the historic Horn antenna, as calls for preservation of the area continue.

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Concepts For Horn Antenna Development Now On Holmdel Website
By Pat McDaniel, May 8, 2023

Proposals submitted to Holmdel for a townhouse development on Crawford Hill, site of the historic Horn antenna, now available online.

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New Plans Would Relocate Holmdel's Horn Antenna On Crawford Hill Site
By Pat McDaniel, May 1, 2023

Owner of a 43-acre Crawford Hill site, long home to the historic Horn antenna, has released an updated concept for townhouse development.

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National Historic Landmark Omitted from Holmdel Developer’s Plan
By Sunayana Prabhu, May 1, 2023

HOLMDEL – The legendary Bell Labs Horn Antenna is missing from the concept plans recently submitted to the township by developers. Citizen groups are raising alarms that the National Historic Landmark may be at risk.

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Holmdel Seeks Court Ruling On Its Rights To Historic Horn Antenna
By Pat McDaniel, April 12, 2023

The Holmdel Township Committee has authorized legal action for more "clarity" regarding the ownership of the Horn antenna on Crawford Hill.

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Preserving an Historic Radio Telescope
By Robert Trembley, Feb 13, 2023

The Holmdel Horn – the device which first heard evidence of the Big Bang, is at risk due to redevelopment plans of its historic site.

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Saving the Big Bang (Antenna)
By CHARLES Q. CHOI, Feb 10, 2023

The historic horn that discovered the cosmic microwave background faces an uncertain future.

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TOWN VOTES TO PROTECT THE HOLMDEL HORN THAT "HEARD" THE BIG BANG
By LAWRENCE FALTZ, December 09, 2022

While redevelopment plans threatened the Holmdel Horn, the instrument that detected the “hiss” of background radiation from the Big Bang, the township has now instead voted to acquire and preserve the property.

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Holmdel’s Historic Big Bang Antenna at Risk, Residents Say
By Sunayana Prabhu, Dec 09, 2022

HOLMDEL – The world-renowned Holmdel Horn Antenna, which proved the creation of the universe by confirming evidence of the Big Bang theory, is under threat, say residents.

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