128 Kings Highway East - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 53.839 W 075° 01.988
18S E 497167 N 4416361
Another early 19th century residence turned to commercial use. Beautiful example of pre-victorian architecture in Haddonfield.
Waymark Code: WMBWB7
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2011
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You can tell at one time this was a single family home detached but in the years since 1836, an addition with a dormer has been added and now it is attached to the building next to it. Still, it fits in nicely with the rest of the historic district. One of the last things built before the Victorian craze hit town. It represents the best this historic district has to offer.
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.
Bakery shop converted from fine Federal period residence, built c. 1836. 2 1/2 story frame with curved dormer in top story. Original six over six lights in windows on second floor. First floor remodeled with twin bays, divided lights, entrances to two shops. A side wing was added with a dormer roof. Remodeling harmonious with character of original structure. --- 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 is also available street side in front of all the homes on this street.
If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their WEBSITE.