Cadmus-Folly House
History
- 1808: The house was built by landowner Jacob Haring and his wife, Margaret, as a two-room farmhouse on their extensive farmland.
- 1815: The Harings sold the house to Abraham and Harmones Van Derbeek.
- 1816: The Van Derbeeks sold the house to Thomas Cadmus and his wife, Margaret. The house has been known as the Cadmus House ever since.
- 1850s: The house was expanded to its current size with the addition of a kitchen wing and a second floor.
- 1983: The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1985: The Cadmus House has a rich and varied history, serving many purposes and housing a diverse group of occupants over the years. Prior to its relocation in 1985, it even functioned as a real estate office. When faced with demolition to make way for new development, the house was rescued by a group of concerned Fair Lawn citizens determined to safeguard their town's heritage. Through their efforts, the building was preserved and transformed into the Cadmus House-Fair Lawn Museum, ensuring that a piece of the town's past would endure for future generations.
Architecture
Cadmus House is a typical example of Dutch Colonial architecture. It is a 1 1/2-story sandstone building with a gambrel roof. The house features a symmetrical facade with a center entrance and two windows on either side. The interior of the house retains many original features, including two fireplaces with old cookware.
It currently serves as the official museum for the Borough of Fair Lawn
Museum
Today, Cadmus House serves as the official museum for the Borough of Fair Lawn. The museum houses a collection of historical artifacts related to the history of Fair Lawn, ranging from Native American arrowheads to World War I and II uniforms. There are also maps from the 1880s, old farm tools, and parts of the former Hopper-Croucher farmhouse.
Visiting the Museum:
- Location: 14-01 Politt Drive, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
- Hours: Open on Memorial Day during the parade and by request. Please call (201) 796-7692 to schedule a tour.
See also
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Bergen County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. April 1, 2010. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 30, 2008. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ "The Cadmus House: Fair Lawn Museum 14-01 Politt Drive Fair Lawn, NJ 07410".
- ^ "The Cadmus House: Fair Lawn Museum 14-01 Politt Drive Fair Lawn, NJ 07410".
- ^ "Site of Hopper-Croucher Homestead".
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