Medford Memorial Community Center (1835) - Medford Twp., NJ - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

This home is very typical of the historic structures which line Main Street. This particular house is the largest along this very old street.

The Medford Memorial Community Center was purchased in 1945 by a group of civic minded persons who felt the need for a Community Center in Medford Township. Funds were raised by donations and by the issuing shares of "ownership". Donations and purchasing shares of "ownership" are still available today. The cost of a share is $10.00 and a certificate is issued with your name and donation to the Community Center. The term "ownership" is used to signify that you have particpated in the continuing upkeep of the beautiful building that we use today.

The building was built by Caleb and Benjamin Shreeve in 1835 on ground formally owned by Samuel Jones and his descendants. The building was constructed in three sections. All three sections were completed in 1860. The Library was renovated in the Victorian style in the 1900's and again 1950's. The Library was originally constructed without the use of screws or nails. There was a key panel that locked the wood in place. At the time of renovating the room for electricity and heat, that key panel could not be located and so the panels were placed together with screws and nails. The wood is walnut and adorns the entire room, walls and ceiling. Initials of the Shreeve family are located in the stained glass windows of the Library on either side of the fireplace.

The parking lot was the gardens of the beautiful mansion and now serves as public parking for Medford Village. Medford Memorial Community is governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the shareholders at the annual meeting. Fifteen members of the Board oversee the operation and care of the building. Caretakers manage the building, donations and fundraisers continue as an important part of raising funds for maintaining the building.

The building is dedicated "In memory of those who served their country".

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Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1835 Additional Dates of Construction: 1860 1900 1950s Architectural Period/Style: Colonial Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Stately Home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: It is now the community center home of Medford Twp. Listed Building Status (if applicable): -None- Main Material of Construction: Brick Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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