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Post by Marc LeVine on Aug 31, 2007 14:42:21 GMT -5
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Post by Marc LeVine on Aug 31, 2007 14:44:39 GMT -5
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Post by cheryl on Aug 31, 2007 14:46:04 GMT -5
Morris, your home is indeed exquisite! I adore older homes such as yours, and you have done a masterful job of keeping it warm and inviting looking. That's my dream home one day. I have never liked modern houses. Thank you so much for posting that. Out of curiosity, when was your home built? I will venture around 1908 to 1915...how far off am I? That date range is a bit late for homes of that style (3-bay, gable end, 2 1/2 story w/ side hall entrance, with Queen Anne or Stick style detailing) in the Borough, most of them were built in the 1880s and early 1890s, though I know of at least one that was built after 1900. I know Morris's house by sight, and have often admired it as I pass by; it is, as they say, "a gift to the street." As to an exact date of construction? Between 1889, as the Wolverton Atlas of 1889 shows no dwelling at that location (and no lots yet subdivided out for sale) and 1901, since it does appear on the Sanborn Fire Insurance map of that year. |
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Post by Zeus on Sept 1, 2007 8:58:16 GMT -5
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Post by cheryl on Sept 1, 2007 12:28:22 GMT -5
quote author=calliope board=anythingfreeholdborough thread=1188176188 post=1188602078]Wow, Cheryl! Thanks for the continued illumination!
Great to know.
My first feeling -- I ALWAYS go by that -- when I first looked at Lauren's home was 1880s, then I took a bit of a closer look and felt around 1910 or so, give or take a few years.[/quote]
Your first instinct was good, though "textbook" dating is hard to do in a place like Freehold... in more rural areas, architectural styles tend to show up late, or stay popular for a long time, which can play havoc with those neat time lines. Gut is good for broad "circa" type dating, though.
Yes, our house was constructed sometime between 1886 (when the original owner of the house purchased the lot from the "developer") and 1900 (when his family appears at the address in the US Census).
Our house is also related stylistically to Lauren's, though in form, not detail. The basic 3-bay, gable front, side-hall dwelling can be found all over Freehold, as it seems the verticality of the plan made it especially suitable for the narrow lots being subdivided out in town at that time. What really interests me is the care that was taken to individualize what was, in many cases, housing for factory workers! By adding cross-gables, changing the footprint of the building with a bay (square or with canted corners) or a side-ell-wrap-around-porch-and-second-entrance configuration, flipping the plan (entrance on either left or right of facade), and by ornamenting the porches, window trim and gables in a variety of ways, the uniformity is softened, contributing greatly to the visual character of Freehold's streetscape.
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Post by bergsteiger on Sept 2, 2007 19:44:01 GMT -5
I used to sell at both markets. You are right, Caliope. Good call on the Golden Nugget for antiques. Best part is that you are only a couple of miles from a nice walk, great lunch or dinner and Gerenser's Ice Cream cone in New Hope and Lambertville. And Spring and Fall are the best time to visit. In fact, I'm staring at my Deerhead, hanging above my desk, which was bought at the Golden Nugget. He's wearing his authentic union army kepi, too! Stuck in between his 3 point antlers. Marc The wife and I went to the Golden Nugget today. I found something to add to my WWII collection. Thanks for the suggestion. We also walked around New Hope and had lunch, a very nice place. I felt like I was in the land of the misfit toys. I can’t wait to go back. Has anyone been to Smithville? I like to stop there on the way to Ocean City. |
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Post by admin on Sept 3, 2007 15:29:49 GMT -5
My Brother in law Scott Preston painted that giant butterfly. Not bad for a former borough employee That painting is a very good job. I just hope he was a good government employee and did it while on the clock!  |
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Post by admin on Sept 3, 2007 15:31:19 GMT -5
I used to sell at both markets. You are right, Caliope. Good call on the Golden Nugget for antiques. Best part is that you are only a couple of miles from a nice walk, great lunch or dinner and Gerenser's Ice Cream cone in New Hope and Lambertville. And Spring and Fall are the best time to visit. In fact, I'm staring at my Deerhead, hanging above my desk, which was bought at the Golden Nugget. He's wearing his authentic union army kepi, too! Stuck in between his 3 point antlers. Marc The wife and I went to the Golden Nugget today. I found something to add to my WWII collection. Thanks for the suggestion. We also walked around New Hope and had lunch, a very nice place. I felt like I was in the land of the misfit toys. I can’t wait to go back. Has anyone been to Smithville? I like to stop there on the way to Ocean City. Smithville is very cool. Another good place is about five miles past New Hope called Peddlers Village. We were there last weekend. |
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Post by Morris on Sept 6, 2007 18:33:05 GMT -5
Lauren -- I wanted to tell you about a terrific publication called "Victorian Homes." You can pick it up where I did, at the smoke shop next to Sweet Lou's on Main Street. A great extra is that it is polybagged with a special section about renovating Victorian homes. It's a fun and fabulous read for anyone who loves this type of home, and the era as well. Calliope~ Thank you so much!! The next time my son and I take a walk into town (which is quite frequent)  I'll be sure to pick up a copy!! (believe it or not, we've lived here for a year and we've never been in the smoke shop!) Thanks again and have a great weekend! Lauren |
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Post by dan kels on Sept 6, 2007 21:40:26 GMT -5
Hey Rich, the pink one was Mrs Von something or other, I used to cut her lawn, great barn in the back with a wonderful landscaping design, I do believe she is still over there, at least I thought I saw her in the not too distant past. My personal favorite is the across from the Elks. The lovely Pink home. (Use to be owned by a Baroness and her sister -- they may still be there.) I also like Jeff Jones's old house on Broadway -- and the one next to it. (which was my brothers briefly) I like Nolan Higgin's home as well -- and a few on Brinkerhoff. Lot's of very pretty homes in town. |
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Post by dan Kels on Sept 6, 2007 21:49:15 GMT -5
That is Scotty P's work, nicely done, the house next door is getting a great makeover as well, being done up in vinyl but the style is and color mixed with some new carpentry is giving the house a nice look. If Im not mistaken it used to be bud lampsons, another old time customer from the coffee shop days. There are some really unique and beautiful houses in Freehold. Look at the Butterfly House:  Anyone have others? There are of course many beautiful ones on Main Street, Brinkerhoff and near the Court House. FR |
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Post by Morris on Sept 7, 2007 6:55:24 GMT -5
Hi, Lauren! You're welcome! The smoke shop used to have this incredible array of magazines, but cut back drastically -- much to my sadness as I am a true bibliophile. However, this was a great find and I know there were several copies left. If you do go and cannot find it -- let me know, I will save it for you. Very thoughtful of you, Calliope! Thank you! I'll let you know Lauren |
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Post by LS on Sept 7, 2007 9:00:57 GMT -5
the house near the courthouse that is being re-done. It was sold last year (I think) by the Buchalski family. Looks like they are doing a beautiful job. Anyone know anything about what else is being done there?
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Post by richardkelsey on Sept 7, 2007 9:59:23 GMT -5
That is Scotty P's work, nicely done, the house next door is getting a great makeover as well, being done up in vinyl but the style is and color mixed with some new carpentry is giving the house a nice look. If Im not mistaken it used to be bud lampsons, another old time customer from the coffee shop days. Updating and improving these homes is a great thing -- but my personal belief is that Vinyl should be banned as a housing tool! |
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Post by Morris on Sept 7, 2007 10:06:43 GMT -5
Updating and improving these homes is a great thing -- but my personal belief is that Vinyl should be banned as a housing tool! I'm not a fan of Vinyl siding either. Unfortunately, our home had Vinyl siding when we purchased it. Perhaps, once we get some pennies together, we can change that! (along with adding a fence and remodeling the kitchen) Lauren |
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Post by bergsteiger on Sept 7, 2007 10:14:48 GMT -5
That is Scotty P's work, nicely done, the house next door is getting a great makeover as well, being done up in vinyl but the style is and color mixed with some new carpentry is giving the house a nice look. If Im not mistaken it used to be bud lampsons, another old time customer from the coffee shop days. Updating and improving these homes is a great thing -- but my personal belief is that Vinyl should be banned as a housing tool! What about all those poor trees  |
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Post by bergsteiger on Sept 7, 2007 10:17:57 GMT -5
Not to mention loss of wild life habitat and clean air.
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Post by richardkelsey on Sept 7, 2007 11:05:07 GMT -5
Updating and improving these homes is a great thing -- but my personal belief is that Vinyl should be banned as a housing tool! I'm not a fan of Vinyl siding either. Unfortunately, our home had Vinyl siding when we purchased it. Perhaps, once we get some pennies together, we can change that! (along with adding a fence and remodeling the kitchen) Lauren I like the hardi-plank product -- which is a fiber-cement siding. It looks like real New England clapboard. It performs well, insulates well, and looks nice. It is a price point above vinyl, and far below brick. It has the brick industry -- you -know-whating- briks! |
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Post by Morris on Sept 7, 2007 11:16:24 GMT -5
It has the brick industry -- you -know-whating- briks! You're too much! Ha! I'm a HUGE fan of the real New England clapboard! I first discovered my love for it while watching "This Old House" as a child/teenager. But again, it sometimes comes down to money. Maybe after we win the lottery? (guess I better start buying me some tickets!) Lauren |
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Post by bergsteiger on Sept 7, 2007 11:18:09 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of Vinyl siding either. Unfortunately, our home had Vinyl siding when we purchased it. Perhaps, once we get some pennies together, we can change that! (along with adding a fence and remodeling the kitchen) Lauren I like the hardi-plank product -- which is a fiber-cement siding. It looks like real New England clapboard. It performs well, insulates well, and looks nice. It is a price point above vinyl, and far below brick. It has the brick industry -- you -know-whating- briks! What about all the poor insects that will have no home? Rich, I looked that product up. Looks like some really nice stuff. I had no idea that existed. That would be perfect for restoration work or a new house for that matter. Do you have any experience with the stuff? |
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Post by fiberisgoodforyou on Sept 7, 2007 11:21:39 GMT -5
the house near the courthouse that is being re-done. It was sold last year (I think) by the Buchalski family. Looks like they are doing a beautiful job. Anyone know anything about what else is being done there? 2nd off the corner? Looks like ALL of the WOOD Siding has been power sanded ready for a fresh coat of paint for a welcomed clean new (older) look. Should be real perrty! |
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Post by Morris on Sept 7, 2007 11:27:50 GMT -5
2nd off the corner? Looks like ALL of the WOOD Siding has been power sanded ready for a fresh coat of paint for a welcomed clean new (older) look. Should be real perrty! YES! That home on Schanck Road is Gorgeous!! The family had a yard sale in the early Spring and you were able to walk through a portion of the downstairs of the home. It's massive! Can't wait to see what else they'll be doing! (my three and a half year old son is happy the blue tarp was removed from the "yard sale house", as he calls it) |
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Post by LS on Sept 7, 2007 12:12:33 GMT -5
I had to search for it, but the Butterfly House was blogging for a while, but it seems like they took the summer off: freeholdbutterflyhouse.name/ |
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Post by Morris on Sept 7, 2007 12:14:57 GMT -5
I had to search for it, but the Butterfly House was blogging for a while, but it seems like they took the summer off: freeholdbutterflyhouse.name/I was following their renovations in their blog, too! They had posted the link on the nj.com Freehold forum. I hope they return soon to update us all on their progress! |
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Post by richardkelsey on Sept 7, 2007 16:45:58 GMT -5
I like the hardi-plank product -- which is a fiber-cement siding. It looks like real New England clapboard. It performs well, insulates well, and looks nice. It is a price point above vinyl, and far below brick. It has the brick industry -- you -know-whating- briks! What about all the poor insects that will have no home? Rich, I looked that product up. Looks like some really nice stuff. I had no idea that existed. That would be perfect for restoration work or a new house for that matter. Do you have any experience with the stuff? Yes -- It is on my house I had built a couple of years ago. We are very please with it. It looks like real wood too. We are in a VERY large community. (currently 3000 houses but scheduled to have 8900 units over 12 years) About 10 of the houses have Hardi plank -- and you can tell which immediately. I still have people stop me and ask what is different about the house. 85% of people opted for a brick or stone front home with vinyl siding. (One builder in my area was offering all brick homes -- but at 1.3 million -- that was a bit much for a home that was not as otherwise well appointed as other models.) They sure look nice from the outside though. We did not want vinyl -- and we did not want a house that was just brick front. Turns out, we put hardi-plank on the whole house for half the cost of just having a brick front. We have been very pleased. |
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Post by bergsteiger on Sept 10, 2007 6:36:40 GMT -5
What about all the poor insects that will have no home? Rich, I looked that product up. Looks like some really nice stuff. I had no idea that existed. That would be perfect for restoration work or a new house for that matter. Do you have any experience with the stuff? Yes -- It is on my house I had built a couple of years ago. We are very please with it. It looks like real wood too. We are in a VERY large community. (currently 3000 houses but scheduled to have 8900 units over 12 years) About 10 of the houses have Hardi plank -- and you can tell which immediately. I still have people stop me and ask what is different about the house. 85% of people opted for a brick or stone front home with vinyl siding. (One builder in my area was offering all brick homes -- but at 1.3 million -- that was a bit much for a home that was not as otherwise well appointed as other models.) They sure look nice from the outside though. We did not want vinyl -- and we did not want a house that was just brick front. Turns out, we put hardi-plank on the whole house for half the cost of just having a brick front. We have been very pleased. Rich, How is the color holding up? Vinyl siding fades out with the sun. |
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Post by Morris on Oct 21, 2007 16:01:06 GMT -5
Not a photo of a beautiful home, but a photo I took today in town:  |
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Post by admin on Oct 21, 2007 20:28:15 GMT -5
Good picture. I see it makes a good avatar too.
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Post by adefonzo on Oct 22, 2007 10:14:57 GMT -5
I am seriously pondering attaching a NY Jets flag in my flag holder by the garage. I just need to find where I may procure one. I just have to ask...being an arrogant Giants fan...do you still want to hang that Jets flag outside the garage considering what they have looked like this year?? And by the way...Syracuse, Rutgers, Kean, WPU...all second rate when compared to the Nittany Lions of Penn State!!And a friendly reminder...one of the best parts of Festivus (for the rest of us) is the annual "airing of grievances"...now, there's an idea for a thread... |
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Post by richardkelsey on Oct 22, 2007 11:25:53 GMT -5
I am seriously pondering attaching a NY Jets flag in my flag holder by the garage. I just need to find where I may procure one. I just have to ask...being an arrogant Giants fan...do you still want to hang that Jets flag outside the garage considering what they have looked like this year?? The Giants? Their flag doesn't look quite as nice as the pretty one in front of my house -- with the big star, the blue and silver. You know the one -- representing America's team! Finally the boys are respectable again! Though nobody -- and I mean nobody -- is going to beat New England. Seriously though -- big blue looks pretty scary right now -- not looking forward to traveling to play them in Giant's stadium. |
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I'll be sure to pick up a copy!! (believe it or not, we've lived here for a year and we've never been in the smoke shop!)
