Gibbon House - Greenwich, Cumberland County, NJ - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

"Built in 1730 by Nicholas Gibbon, maritime merchant whose ships carried most of the Colonial trade of this port."

Home is 3 stories in a checkerboard pattern with 3 large dormer windows. The interior has been preserved to its 18th century appearance and is now open as a museum and the headquarters of the Cumberland County Historical Society.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1730 Architectural Period/Style: Georgian(?) Architect (if known): Replica of a London townhouse Nicholas Gibbon had admired Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Country Mansion Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: This was once considered the largest, and most stately home in the area. Its owner, Thomas Gibbon, controlled virtually all trade from southern New Jersey on the Cohansey River through Bridgeton and onto Philadephia. This trade allowed southern New Jersey farmers to prosper by opening large markets in Philadelphia (over land) and New York (via the Delaware Bay and Atlantic). Main Material of Construction: Brick Private/Public Access: Public Opening Hours (if applicable): From: 12:30 PM To: 4:00 PM Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

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