434-436 Kings Highway East - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 54.124 W 075° 01.448
18S E 497937 N 4416887
Yet another massive, Federal style house with lots of interesting architectural nooks & crannies for gazing. This is the fourth structure on the eastern boundary. The house is well-preserved and typifies mid 19th century Haddonfield architecture.
Waymark Code: WM63AY
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/25/2009
Views: 2
There is really nice white stucco throughout and a neat columned portico out front. The portico and porch are raised about 10 feet off the ground. This house could easily hold a family of 8, were it not for it being a duplex. The left appears to have more room than the right. At the tippy-top are the typical dormers seen throughout this historic district. Other distinct features is a red (tin?) roof, black shutter which contrast nicely with the white stucco and what appears to be coal bins under the porch, one for each family. Perhaps they held wood for the chimneys? Whatever they were for, they have some interesting metal doors, which swing out, close to the curb. One last thing I noticed on this house and the house to its immediate left (from the street perspective) both have stone insets (surrounded by the main building material) on their opposable sides, matching, across from each other which have the words Lee Av. inscribed on them. Obviously, they were done at the same time but I am curious to know when. Lee avenue is the little, tiny alley way which separates these two 19th century homes.
For a more detailed and informed physical description of this site, I have added information from the original nomination form sent to me by John P. Byrne, National Register Database Manager (John_Byrne@nps.gov), Department of the Interior.. 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
"Another 2½ story twin dwellings, built by John Shivers in 1838, restored by Herbert R. Leicht, noted restoration architect. This one, all masonry, faced in white stucco. 2 curved dormers on original tin roof. Classic porticoed entrance, fluted columns. Stone steps leading up from pavement has curved iron railing added later. Door entrances are arched with fine fan lights over. Beautiful double chimneys on each side with unusual half round window inset." --- National Register of Historic Places Inventory -- Haddonfield Historic District Nomination Form
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 front of this historic site (I parked directly in front of this home). 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. Because this house marks the very beginning of the historic district, parking seems to be always available. Park in front of Bancroft before the yellow lines. You'll see.
If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their website.
