Jacob Roberts House - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 53.919 W 075° 01.713
18S E 497559 N 4416508
One of two homes, next door to one another, owned by the same person. This house was built in 1821 according to the narrative although the historic marker says 1829. Except for the colonial structures on Kings Hwy., nothing is older than this home.
Waymark Code: WM9441
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2010
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This house was used as a general store in the mid 19th century. It seems the right side was for the business and the left for domestic purposes, both sides being part of the same overall structure. There are two historic markers on this house. The first one, on the left, says Jacob Roberts, 1829, the one to the right, on the edge of the house, says WM. C. Githens' Shop 1830. Although the building is obviously pre-Victorian, some Victorian detail has been added including decorative (gingerbread?) trim. Overall, it is a gorgeous structure with nice dormers and al kinds of interesting detail.
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 one of its principal components.
William Githens House and Shop, built in 1821. Simple 2½ story dwelling on the left and 2-story structure on the right used as a shop for cabinetmaker, Willian Githins. Dormers on the original standing seam tin roof have curved arches. Faithfully restored by Herbert Leicht, noted restoration architect. One of the most pictureesque of the old houses on Potter Street, the oldest in Haddonfield (excluding Kings Highway). --- National Register of Historic Places Inventory -- Haddonfield Historic District Nomination Form
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