217-219-221 Kings Highway East - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 53.921 W 075° 01.844
18S E 497372 N 4416512
Non-de-script structure in the heart of centuries old distinguished dwellings along historic Kings Highway East. It is as long and wide as it is boring and out of place.
Waymark Code: WM7YT7
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2009
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What was once a very long and wide brick building has been divided up into three separate pieces, each housing its own businesses on the ground floor. I was unsure of what was on top. Perhaps apartments? I loved the brick work, in various places they got very creative and made up neat little patterns and designs. The windows on the ends are 2 sets of three, stacked upon each other, all three by three and nicely framed in wood and excellently detailed. I noted at least three separate entrances, one of which was built into the corner and recessed while the other two were out front.
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.
"3 story tan brick building built about 1920 with no architectural merit. 2-story bay windows." --- 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 metered parking located right out front of this historic site. People park on the street for hours at a time so go early if you intend on walking up and down Kings Highway.
If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their website.
