211 Kings Highway East - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 53.907 W 075° 01.880
18S E 497321 N 4416486
Large narrow home, rising up three stories with neat cornice work and other eye-popping architectural curiosities. Converted in 1959, this former home is unique and a worthy addition to the contributing properties which line Kings Highway.
Waymark Code: WM7NXQ
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 11/15/2009
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This building now serves commercial interests. The front door is the most attractive feature especially the tall, arched wooden frame which rises above the door, rather dramatically. On the right side is a fire escape so it has been updated to meet code. I noticed a side stairwell which leads to a basement or something beneath the structure. This is a unique feature compared to the other structures on the street. There are 6 X 6 windows in the upper stories and I believe they are private apartments. At the first floor, there is a large bulk window and a private business.
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.
"Very large, handsome red brick early Victorian dwelling, built c. 1840. Bracketed cornice, flat roof. Second and third floor windows have 6 over 6 lights. First floor windows removed and replaced with large bulk window, when this mansion was converted to office use about 20 years ago. Arched entrance of marble with elegantly designed fanlight and raised bolection molding panel doors. Marble water table with basement windows looking into a craft gallery to which entrance is gained by a side staircase leading down from the pavement." --- 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 metered parking located right out front of this historic site. 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.
