John Van Buren Wicoff House
History and description
In 1872, Catharine Lucretia Britton acquired 104 acres (42 ha) here following her father's death. On February 3, 1875, she married John Wicoff and moved here. The house likely dates to this time. On June 8, 1878, their only child, John Van Buren (J.V.B.) Wicoff was born. He graduated from Princeton University in 1900 and became a locally prominent attorney, politician, banker, and farmer. He lived in the house until his death in 1952. It was purchased by Township of Plainsboro in 1977 for use as a municipal center. Starting in 1995, the Plainsboro Historical Society operated a museum in the house.
The house is a two story frame building featuring Italianate style. Elements of Classical Revival style were added in 1929 when the house was expanded and altered.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Middlesex County, New Jersey
- List of museums in New Jersey
References
- ^ "National Register Information System – (#98000236)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Middlesex County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. July 15, 2022. p. 14.
- ^ Spies, Stacy E.; Zerbe, Nancy L. (October 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: John Van Buren Wicoff House". National Park Service. With accompanying 18 photos
- ^ "Historic Wicoff House Museum". Township of Plainsboro.