Ladd's Castle - Colonial Manor, New Jersey - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

In 1688 John Ladd, a surveyor of Philadelphia for William Penn came in to possession of 7,000 acres of timbered land along the Delaware River. Shortly after obtaining this land, Ladd built the manor house, "Candor Hall" now known as "Ladd's Castle. The main portion of the house was constructed of brick which were made on the grounds and had two wings constructed of hewn logs. The house was was added to and altered at various times over the years. The house is reputed to be the oldest brick house in Gloucester County.

Street address: 1337 Lafayette Ave. Colonial Manor , New Jersey County / Borough / Parish: Gloucester Year listed: 1972 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering Periods of significance: 1650-1699 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Domestic Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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