228 Kings Highway East - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 53.897 W 075° 01.876
18S E 497327 N 4416468
Definitely not the most distinguished contributing structure along Kings Highway, but a contributor nonetheless. The former domestic dwelling is now lost along the road, scrunched between two other structures.
Waymark Code: WM7YT5
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 12/24/2009
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This house has lots of interesting nooks and crannies, some of which cannot be seen anymore as other structures have been built next to it. I would imagine at one time this structure was by itself and then the other structures were added later. There is an interesting a-shaped dormer at the peak. On the whole the building looks like a box from the front. There are two entrances located to the left, the furtherest most one has a neat fan light over it. There are two sets of six over six windows on the second floor. The building is made of brick with the top being sided over. A jewelry and timepiece store occupy the bottom and the top serves 5 different businesses.
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.
"2½ story Victorian frame building with extension added later for store on first floor. Offices above. Divided lights in windows, colonial style." --- 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 intend on walking up and down Kings Highway.
If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their website.
