The Gables Galore Victorian - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 53.622 W 075° 01.976
18S E 497184 N 4415959
Dull, lifeless siding or a 20th century porch cannot hide this multi-gabled Victorian beauty in this historic district. Some detail remains but with all its little nooks, crannies and jutting bays, there is no mistake, this is Victorian.
Waymark Code: WM92WD
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/19/2010
Views: 3
It seems the homes on this side of the street have been altered. They are all Victorian but have had 20th century alterations made. Across the street, the Victorian homes have either retained their detail and charm or had it renovated to reflect the original architecture.
For a more detailed and informed physical description of this site, I have added information from the original nomination form sent to me by John P. Byrne, National Register Database Manager (John_Byrne@nps.gov), Department of the Interior. This narrative was created March 16, 1979, mailed in to Washington, D.C. and evaluated April 18, 1980 and finally approved on July 21, 1982. Thanks to this designation and the efforts of the community to stop developers in the early 70s, Haddonfield is permanently protected and is one of the best example of an intact Colonial America, this site not withstanding.
2½ story mid-Victorian now covered with weathered wood shingles on the walls. Some typical Victorian details are left. Side porches have been added. --- National Register of Historic Places Inventory -- Haddonfield Historic District Nomination Form
If you have half a mind to explore this waymark and the hundreds of others in this historic area, go to this WEBSITE, you will see where all the free parking in town is located as well as all the other historical areas. The are several close-by public parking areas. Parking for this homes is kinda dicey as it is at an intersection. Park a few houses away on Lincoln Street across from the school, then walk back up and make a right on Chestnut and walk down the block.
If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their WEBSITE.
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