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{{short description|Historic house in New Jersey, United States}}
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The '''King Store and Homestead''' are historic buildings located at 209 and 211 Main Street, in the [[Ledgewood, New Jersey|Ledgewood]] section of [[Roxbury Township, New Jersey|Roxbury Township]], in [[Morris County, New Jersey|Morris County]], [[New Jersey]], United States. The Roxbury Historic Trust acts as curator for these Roxbury Township-owned buildings. They were purchased by the Township with Green Acres funding. The buildings were added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on April 29, 1994, for their significance in commerce from 1815 to 1928.<ref name="nrhpdoc">{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=94000393}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: King Store and Homestead |publisher=[[National Park Service]]|last1=Seraly|first1=Ruthann |date=April 29, 1994 }} With {{NRHP url|id=94000393|photos=y|title=accompanying 33 photos, from 1993}}</ref> Both were later added as [[contributing properties]] to the [[Ledgewood Historic District]] on April 18, 2013.<ref name="nrhpdoc2">{{cite web|url=https://www.nps.gov/nr/feature/places/pdfs/13000202.pdf <!--{{NRHP url|id=13000202}}-->|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Ledgewood Historic District |publisher=National Park Service|author=Dennis Bertland Associates |date=June 2012 |accessdate=}}</ref>
The '''King Store and Homestead''' Museums are located on 209 and 211 Main Street, [[Ledgewood, New Jersey]]. The Roxbury Historic Trust acts as curator for these Roxbury Township owned buildings.They were purchased by the Township with Green Acres funding.Telephone and Fax 973-927-7603.E-Mail roxburyhistorictrust@gmail.com


==History==
==History==
The King Store is a 2-1/2 story building built of rubble stone in 1815 by Woodruff and Hopkins. At the ground floor its walls are 3 feet thick. Originally it had white stucco walls with green shutters and door.The Woodruff family operated the store until 1835.For approximately two years it lay abandoned and was home to wandering goats and sheeep. In 1837 Albert Riggs ( son of Silas Riggs, a tanner by trade and owner of several canal boats) acquired the building and reopened it as a general store serving the community and the Morris Canal trade;for many years it also served as Post Office and its owner as Postmaster.The Store was located 150' feet from the Morris Canal Basin.
The King Store is a 2½ story building built of rubble stone in 1815 by Woodruff and Hopkins. At the ground floor its walls are {{convert|3|ft}} thick. Originally it had white stucco walls with green shutters and door. The Woodruff family operated the store until 1835. For approximately two years it lay abandoned and was home to wandering goats and sheep. In 1837 Albert Riggs (son of Silas Riggs, a tanner by trade and owner of several [[Barge|canal boats]]) acquired the building and reopened it as a general store serving the community and the Morris Canal trade. For many years it also served as Post Office and its owner as [[Postmaster]]. The Store was located 150 feet from the [[Morris Canal]] Basin.


Theodore king, the son-in-law of Albert Riggs, took over the Store in 1873. He lived on the second floor of the building with his wife and daughter.By 1881, Mr King had built a residence on adjacent property and then began a renovation of the Store, changing the decor to Greek revival and the color scheme to creme with brown trim. In the process, the exterior was given a smooth coat of stucco which was scored to resemble large blocks. The interior of the Store was given an Italianate design with a cream and maroon color scheme. The Roxbury Rotary restored and stabilized the building by early 2000 and then began work on the Homestead.
Theodore king, the son-in-law of Albert Riggs, took over the Store in 1873. He lived on the second floor of the building with his wife and daughter. By 1881, Mr. King had built a residence on adjacent property and then began a renovation of the Store, changing the décor to Greek revival and the color scheme to crème with brown trim. In the process, the exterior was given a smooth coat of [[stucco]] which was scored to resemble large blocks. The interior of the Store was given an [[Italianate]] design with a cream and maroon color scheme. The Roxbury Rotary restored and stabilized the building by early 2000 and then began work on the Homestead.


==Architecture==
==Architecture==
[[File:209 Main Street, Ledgewood, NJ - King Homestead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|King Homestead at 209 Main Street]]
The King Homestead ,a venacular frame house to start, had several additions with Italianate and Queen Anne influenced detailing. It is possible that the original house may just have consisted of the current parlor, Exhibit Rooms 1 and 2, one or both staircases to the second floor, on which there were two front bedrooms (current RHT Office and Conference Room) and a smaller bedroom at the rear.There were stairs to the basement which contained the kitchen ( basement kitchens were common in Victorian homes). the "dumb-waiter" was probably moved to its present location when the dinning room was added, so that food could be brought up from the kitchen below.The final additions to the home were probably the circular first floor office used by Mr. King then later by Louse King, and a rear first floor kitchen.Of artistic interest is the four wall, oil on canvas,dinning room mural.It was painted by James William Marland in 1936. It was both signed and dated by the artist.
The King Homestead, a vernacular [[frame house]] to start, had several additions with Italianate and Queen Anne influenced detailing. It is possible that the original house may just have consisted of the current parlor, Exhibit Rooms 1 and 2, one or both staircases to the second floor, on which there were two front bedrooms (current RHT Office and Conference Room) and a smaller bedroom at the rear. There were stairs to the basement which contained the kitchen (basement kitchens were common in Victorian homes). The [[Dumbwaiter (elevator)|dumb waiter]] was probably moved to its present location when the dining room was added, so that food could be brought up from the kitchen below. The final additions to the home were probably the circular first floor office used by Mr. King then later by Louse King, and a rear first floor kitchen. Of artistic interest is the four wall, oil on canvas, dining room mural. It was painted by James William Marland in 1936. It was both signed and dated by the artist.


==Visiting==
==Visiting==
Both Museums are opened the second Sunday of each month (except January) from 1 to 4 P.M. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to call for an appointment if the regular opening times are not convenient.
Both Museums are opened the second Sunday of each month (except January) from 1 to 4 pm. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to call for an appointment if the regular opening times are not convenient.


==Sources==
==Sources==
Crayon,J.P,"Rockaway Records of Morris County,N.J.Families"1902.
*Crayon, J.P, ''Rockaway Records of Morris County, N.J. Families'' 1902.
Hosking,Annie S.& Meeker, Harriet "The History of Roxbury Township" Vol.1&11 Roxbury Township historical Society.
*Hosking, Annie S.& Meeker, Harriet ''The History of Roxbury Township'' Vol.1&11 Roxbury Township Historical Society.
Kane, Martin "Hopatcong =A Century of Memories" Arcadia Publishing.
*Kane, Martin ''Hopatcong: A Century of Memories'' Arcadia Publishing.
Lee, James "Tales The Boatman Told" 1973, reprinted Canal Press 1989.
*Lee, James ''Tales the Boatman Told'' 1973, reprinted Canal Press 1989.
Lewis Publishing "Biographical History of Morris County New Jersey"1899.
*Lewis Publishing ''Biographical History of Morris County New Jersey'' 1899.
Lum, EdwardH."Geneology of the lum Family" 1927.
*Lum, Edward H. ''Genealogy of the Lum Family'' 1927.
Munsell, W.W. "History of Morris County, New Jersey"1882.
*Munsell, W.W. ''History of Morris County, New Jersey'' 1882.
Murray,Stuart A.P. History of Hopatcong Borough" 1976 Hopatcong Bicentennial Committee.
*Murray, Stuart A.P. ''History of Hopatcong Borough'' 1976 Hopatcong Bicentennial Committee.
Seraly, Ruthann & Lyman, Francis "Old Homes of Roxbury Township Historical Society.
*Serally, Ruthann & Lyman, Francis ''Old Homes of Roxbury Township'' Historical Society.
Thompson, Mary Wolfe "Theodore Frelinghuysen Wolfe" Privately published.
*Thompson, Mary Wolfe ''Theodore Frelinghuysen Wolfe'' Privately published.
Crammond, Richard Officer and Board Member of the Roxbury Historic Trust and Chairman of the Township of Roxbury Historical Committee.Miriam Morris,architect and Historic Trust member.
*Crammond, Richard Officer and board member of the Roxbury Historic Trust and Chairman of the Township of Roxbury Historical Committee. Miriam Morris, architect and Historic Trust member.

==See also==
* [[List of museums in New Jersey]]
* [[National Register of Historic Places listings in Morris County, New Jersey]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External Links==
==External links==
*[http://www.roxburynewjersey.com/trust.htm Official Site]
*[http://www.roxburynewjersey.com/trust.htm Official site]


{{Registered Historic Places}}
{{National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey}}
{{NRHP in Morris County, New Jersey}}


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[[Category:Houses completed in 1815]]
[[Category:National Historic Landmarks of the United States]]
[[Category:Historic house museums in New Jersey]]
[[Category:Morris County, New Jersey]]
[[Category:Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey]]
[[Category:Houses in Morris County, New Jersey]]
[[Category:Museums in Morris County, New Jersey]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Morris County, New Jersey]]
[[Category:Historic district contributing properties in Morris County, New Jersey]]
[[Category:Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in New Jersey]]
[[Category:New Jersey Register of Historic Places]]
[[Category:Roxbury, New Jersey]]
[[Category:Stone houses in New Jersey]]
[[Category:1815 establishments in New Jersey]]

Latest revision as of 06:51, 7 January 2024

King Store and Homestead
King Store at 211 Main Street
King Store and Homestead is located in Morris County, New Jersey
King Store and Homestead
King Store and Homestead is located in New Jersey
King Store and Homestead
King Store and Homestead is located in the United States
King Store and Homestead
Location209 and 211 Main Street
Ledgewood, New Jersey
Coordinates40°52′42″N 74°39′07″W / 40.87833°N 74.65194°W / 40.87833; -74.65194
Built1815
ArchitectWoodruff & Hopkins
Architectural styleQueen Anne, Greek Revival
Part ofLedgewood Historic District (ID13000202)
NRHP reference No.94000393[1]
NJRHP No.2249[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 29, 1994
Designated CPApril 18, 2013
Designated NJRHPMarch 14, 1994

The King Store and Homestead are historic buildings located at 209 and 211 Main Street, in the Ledgewood section of Roxbury Township, in Morris County, New Jersey, United States. The Roxbury Historic Trust acts as curator for these Roxbury Township-owned buildings. They were purchased by the Township with Green Acres funding. The buildings were added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1994, for their significance in commerce from 1815 to 1928.[3] Both were later added as contributing properties to the Ledgewood Historic District on April 18, 2013.[4]

History

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The King Store is a 2½ story building built of rubble stone in 1815 by Woodruff and Hopkins. At the ground floor its walls are 3 feet (0.91 m) thick. Originally it had white stucco walls with green shutters and door. The Woodruff family operated the store until 1835. For approximately two years it lay abandoned and was home to wandering goats and sheep. In 1837 Albert Riggs (son of Silas Riggs, a tanner by trade and owner of several canal boats) acquired the building and reopened it as a general store serving the community and the Morris Canal trade. For many years it also served as Post Office and its owner as Postmaster. The Store was located 150 feet from the Morris Canal Basin.

Theodore king, the son-in-law of Albert Riggs, took over the Store in 1873. He lived on the second floor of the building with his wife and daughter. By 1881, Mr. King had built a residence on adjacent property and then began a renovation of the Store, changing the décor to Greek revival and the color scheme to crème with brown trim. In the process, the exterior was given a smooth coat of stucco which was scored to resemble large blocks. The interior of the Store was given an Italianate design with a cream and maroon color scheme. The Roxbury Rotary restored and stabilized the building by early 2000 and then began work on the Homestead.

Architecture

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King Homestead at 209 Main Street

The King Homestead, a vernacular frame house to start, had several additions with Italianate and Queen Anne influenced detailing. It is possible that the original house may just have consisted of the current parlor, Exhibit Rooms 1 and 2, one or both staircases to the second floor, on which there were two front bedrooms (current RHT Office and Conference Room) and a smaller bedroom at the rear. There were stairs to the basement which contained the kitchen (basement kitchens were common in Victorian homes). The dumb waiter was probably moved to its present location when the dining room was added, so that food could be brought up from the kitchen below. The final additions to the home were probably the circular first floor office used by Mr. King then later by Louse King, and a rear first floor kitchen. Of artistic interest is the four wall, oil on canvas, dining room mural. It was painted by James William Marland in 1936. It was both signed and dated by the artist.

Visiting

[edit]

Both Museums are opened the second Sunday of each month (except January) from 1 to 4 pm. Visitors are welcome and encouraged to call for an appointment if the regular opening times are not convenient.

Sources

[edit]
  • Crayon, J.P, Rockaway Records of Morris County, N.J. Families 1902.
  • Hosking, Annie S.& Meeker, Harriet The History of Roxbury Township Vol.1&11 Roxbury Township Historical Society.
  • Kane, Martin Hopatcong: A Century of Memories Arcadia Publishing.
  • Lee, James Tales the Boatman Told 1973, reprinted Canal Press 1989.
  • Lewis Publishing Biographical History of Morris County New Jersey 1899.
  • Lum, Edward H. Genealogy of the Lum Family 1927.
  • Munsell, W.W. History of Morris County, New Jersey 1882.
  • Murray, Stuart A.P. History of Hopatcong Borough 1976 Hopatcong Bicentennial Committee.
  • Serally, Ruthann & Lyman, Francis Old Homes of Roxbury Township Historical Society.
  • Thompson, Mary Wolfe Theodore Frelinghuysen Wolfe Privately published.
  • Crammond, Richard Officer and board member of the Roxbury Historic Trust and Chairman of the Township of Roxbury Historical Committee. Miriam Morris, architect and Historic Trust member.

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System – (#94000393)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Morris County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. February 12, 2018. p. 20.
  3. ^ Seraly, Ruthann (April 29, 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: King Store and Homestead". National Park Service. With accompanying 33 photos, from 1993
  4. ^ Dennis Bertland Associates (June 2012). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Ledgewood Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service.
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