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Ladd's Castle - Colonial Manor, New Jersey - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com
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Ladd's Castle - Colonial Manor, New Jersey
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BruceS
N 39° 51.395 W 075° 08.614
18S E 487719 N 4411849
Historic early home in the area of Woodbury and Colonial Manor, New Jersey.
Waymark Code:
WM49XE
Location:
New Jersey, United States
Date Posted:
07/27/2008
Published By:
Saddlesore1000
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In 1688 John Ladd, a surveyor of Philadelphia for William Penn came in to possession of 7,000 acres of timbered land along the Delaware River. Shortly after obtaining this land, Ladd built the manor house, "Candor Hall" now known as "Ladd's Castle". The main portion of the house was constructed of brick which were made on the grounds and had two wings constructed of hewn logs. The house was was added to and altered at various times over the years. The house is reputed to be the oldest brick house in Gloucester County.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction:
01/01/1688
Architectural Period/Style:
Colonial
Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Manor house
Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Original owner was surveyor of Philadelphia for William Penn
Listed Building Status (if applicable):
National Register of Historic Places
Main Material of Construction:
Brick
Private/Public Access:
Private
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