The Obscured Victorian - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 53.646 W 075° 01.969
18S E 497194 N 4416003
Although changed a little over the years, there is no mistaking this home as a Victorian. The home is located at the southern tip of the historic district, 107 Chestnut Street.
Waymark Code: WM931G
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/20/2010
Views: 3
It is difficult to see this shaded, darkened Victorian home as the landscaping is too high and overgrown. The home itself is rather boxy and uniform, a departure from the typical late 19th century Victorian, but a Victorian nonetheless.
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 site not withstanding.
Mid-Victorian with dormers, circle head windows. Hexagonal clay chimney pot, slate roof. Large gable with pointed gothasized window. Small porch on the front. Somewhat altered. --- 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. Parking for this homes is kinda dicey as it is at an intersection. Park a few houses away on Lincoln Street across from the school, then walk back up and make a right on Chestnut and walk down the block.
If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their WEBSITE.
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