440 Kings Highway East - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 54.130 W 075° 01.437
18S E 497952 N 4416899
This is a very pretty home atop a small hill with a lot of character on the east side of this historic district. This home along with two others make up the "gateway" of structures welcoming people to this historic district.
Waymark Code: WM6QH6
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2009
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One neat thing I noticed on this house and the house to its immediate right (from the street perspective) both have stone insets (surrounded by the main building material) on their opposable sides, matching, across from each other which have the words Lee Av. inscribed on them. Obviously, they were done at the same time but I am curious to know when. Lee avenue is the little, tiny alley way which separates these two 19th century homes.
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 house adds to that with its Colonial facade
"3-story stucco dwelling, built mid-19th century. Third floor in decreased height with 3 over 3 sash and shutters. First floor has casement doors and shutters, with ornamental iron balconies." --- 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. The public parking area takes nickels, dimes and quarters. There is also parking located right out front of this historic site (I parked directly in front of this home). Foot and regular traffic can be a very overwhelming, especially at this location, in the warm months, but easy pickings in the colder months. People park on the street for hours at a time so go early. Because this house marks the very beginning of the historic district, parking seems to be always available. Park in front of Bancroft before the yellow lines. You'll see.
If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their website.
