Lathrop Manson 1873 - Boonton NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 40° 54.224 W 074° 23.839
18T E 550760 N 4528245
William G. Lathrop Built this Italianate mansion, which became New Jersey’s first home for firefighters in 1898.
Waymark Code: WM129A1
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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Lathrop Manson 1873 Location: The marker is at the entrance to the Firemen's Home at 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton NJ 07005.
Marker Name: Lathrop Manson 1873

Marker Type: Official NJ State

Marker text:
William G. Lathrop, manager of the Boonton Ironworks from 1850-1882. Built this Italianate mansion, which became New Jersey’s first home for firefighters in 1898.


Dedication Date: 01/01/1999

City: Boonton

County: Morris County

Group responsible for placement: Morris County Heritage Commission

Web Link: [Web Link]

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