135-137 Kings Highway East - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 53.876 W 075° 01.948
18S E 497224 N 4416429
This is a huge historic home built in 1741 and once owned buy the founder of Haddonfield, Elizabeth Haddon Estaugh. At one time it was a stand alone home but now it is abutted by two other structures and does not stand out as it once did.
Waymark Code: WM613C
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2009
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This is one of those rock solid houses built during the colonial-post Colonial period. It is three stories and at one time could probably comfortably house a family of 8. Surprisingly there is no date on the left hand side of the house.
At one time, there was a narrow alley way between this building and the building next to it. Both buildings are now connected by a very long and very narrow business which has filled in the once tiny alley.
For a little more physical description of this site, I have added information from the original nomination form sent to the Department of the Interior to place this town on the NRHP. 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. This house adds to that with its Colonial facade.
“Historic building, built in 1741. Flat roof, two shops on first floor, apartment above. Stucco masonry walls, divided to imitate ashler block. Slate roof pent over shop windows. Bulks have partially divided lights. Building was built and owned by Elizabeth Haddon Estaugh, founder of Haddonfield."
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 parking located right out in front of this historic site (I parked directly in front of this "house"). Foot and regular traffic can be a very overwhelming, especially at this location, in the warm months, but easy pickings in the colder months. People park on the street for hours at a time so go early.
If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their website.
