Janet Foster

Janet W. Foster is an architectural historian and historic preservation consultant with over 30 years of experience. She studied at the Columbia University Historic Preservation Program, and founded Acroterion, a preservation consulting firm, in 1983. Ms. Foster is a noted teacher and lecturer on historic architecture. She helped to develop the curriculum at the Drew University Continuing Education Program in Historic Preservation. From 2002 through 2012, Janet W. Foster worked for Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation as Associate Director for the Urban Planning & Historic Preservation Programs. She continued an association with the university as an adjunct professor and thesis advisor in the Historic Preservation Program. Ms. Foster has published numerous articles and books focused on New Jersey architecture and currently serves on the New Jersey State Review Board for Historic Sites and as the Chair of the New Jersey Historic Trust Grants & Loans Committee.