Joseph Shinn House "The Old Red House" -- Woodstown, Salem County, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member NJBiblio
N 39° 39.231 W 075° 19.739
18S E 471776 N 4389390
"The Old Red House" -- the Joseph Shinn House, added to the NRHP in 1979.
Waymark Code: WM968F
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. It was added to the NRHP in 1979. The best description comes from the Walking Tour, available here:

"One of the oldest houses in Woodstown, it dates to c. 1750. Note the pedimented entry with its fine architectural details probably added in the late 19th century."

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1742

Architectural Period/Style: Georgian

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

Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Noted on the National register of Historic Places. Built by the brother of Revolutionary War General Isaiah Shinn.

Main Material of Construction: 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

Related Website: Not listed
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