112-118 Kings Highway East - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
N 39° 53.823 W 075° 02.018
18S E 497125 N 4416331
Former A & P built in 1959 has been Colonized and now adds to the harmony of the district as of 1979. There is a huge cupola high up square in the center.
Waymark Code: WM8HF7
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 2

There were a lot of these A & Ps in the area but they all went away in the 70s and 80s. Many of the original architecture features of the A&P remain but the center was gutted and a huge pedimented entrance was added.

For a much 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.

Now a "Mini-Mall". Red brick with center court leading from Kings Highway to row of shops. Converted from old A&P supermarket built about 20 years ago in company's Colonial design. Former bulk windows have been remodeled to colonial type with divided lights. Porch added across the front with colonial posts. Brick in Flemish bond, "A" roof and cast stone cornice work Entire building now in unity with the colonialization of Highway. --- 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. Meters are in front of this building and do not need to be fed on weekends.

If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their WEBSITE.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Haddonfield Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]

Address:
Kings Highway East Haddonfield, NJ 08033


How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Other (Please explain in the Private Message field)

Optional link to narrative or database: Not listed

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