316 Kings Highway East - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 53.986 W 075° 01.704
18S E 497572 N 4416632
Another fantastic old home w/ a neat little portico and fluted doric columns to hold it up over the front porch. Nice little extended, segmented windows on the side and beautiful white paint with contrasting black shutters to highlight this jewel.
Waymark Code: WM6TA1
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2009
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This home. while built during the Victorian age, does not have the lavish qualities or the details or flair commonly associated with this style of architecture. It is understated in that way but really beautiful nonetheless. In its simplicity, it finds grace and in its modesty, it finds beauty. Definitely one of the more attractive and compelling homes in the heart of this district.
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
"Impressive 3-story frame residence, the front part built in 1876 on the original home built in the early 18th century. Very simple, understated Victorian detail. Two-story bay window on the right side. Narrow wood siding with very plain pilasters as corner posts. Heavy cornice overhang with brackets. Windows are 4 over 4 lights, shuttered, with the flat architrave over all windows. Front portico has fluted Doric columns and class moldings, reminiscent of the Classic Revival period. Walnut entrance door with side lights and fan light in ornamented historical design. Open side porch."--- 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. The house is one and half blocks from the commercial district. There is some parking available in front of this house. People park on the street for hours at a time so go early. This home is in the mid-section of the historic district consisting of mostly early Victorian homes.
If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their website.
