Jacob Davis House -- Woodstown, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member NJBiblio
N 39° 39.111 W 075° 19.673
18S E 471870 N 4389168
One of the oldest houses in Woodstown, NJ. Notable for it's addition in with a clapboard exterior paired with the original brick.
Waymark Code: WM96AF
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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Home is part of the Walking tour of Historic Woodstown, NJ, available here :

"This brick house was built around 1790 and attributed to Jacob Davis. It retains its classic Federal entry door and surround. Note the pedimented arch and the elaborate carved details of the doorway...The horizontal bands of brick between the 1st and 2nd floors are ‘belt’ or ’drip’ courses that usually indicate a pent eave roof once was attached. This feature, seen in most 18th Century brick houses, would help protect the windows and mortar from the weather."

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1790

Architectural Period/Style: Federal

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Country Home

Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
One of the oldest homes in town, notable architecture.

Main Material of Construction: Brick & wood

Private/Public Access: Private

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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