Joseph Newton House (1785) - Moorestown, NJ - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

This is a pretty house with gray siding, a side porch on the left, and a small porch and entrance on the left. The back of the house runs pretty deep. It appears to be 2 1/2 story home, typical of the other contributing structures in the area.

Located at 285 West Main Street in downtown Moorestown. This is one of 351 contributing buildings/structures to this historic district.

The Department of the Interior sent me the following narrative/information on this house:
"c.1785 with c.1920 Colonial Revival alterations and additions. 2 1/2-story cross-gabled house, clapboarded. Colonial Revival portico comprised of square Tuscan columns and shake-shingled pediment. 4-light transomed entrance with paneled door. 6/6 double hung sash at first and second floors, paired 6/1 double hung in front gable. Colonial Revival sun porch addition to west side, 1-story addition to east side. - Contributing.”

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1785 Additional Dates of Construction: 1920 Architectural Period/Style: Colonial Revival Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: -None- Listed Building Status (if applicable): Contributing Structure to the Moorestown Historic District Main Material of Construction: clapboard Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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