The Bergen County Historical Society is accepting offers for the architectural fabric of a Jersey Dutch pre-Revolutionary War House, from River Vale, NJ. c. 1747-1830.
One and one half story, two-room deep, dual stone-end house. (The stone is not included)
34'-8" (front) x 30'-6" (Deep) Roughly 988 square feet. It was known at the William Holdrum, Sr. House.
The house was taken apart so that it could be reconstructed.
Documentation available.
The architectural fabric could also be repurposed.
Please contact BCHS for further info or to make arrangements to see it, it is presently stored in a trailer in River Edge, NJ.
contactBCHS@bergencountyhistory.orgContents, based on original inventory recorded at the time of disassembly:
Hand-hewed oak floor beams 11 of 11
Hand-hewed oak fireplace jack beams - 4 of 4
Front and rear sills, oak - 2 of 2
Front wall bent columns ( studs) - 9 of 11
Rear wall bent columns (studs) - 9 of 11
Rear wall bent columns (studs) 10 of 11
Bent anchor beams (2nd floor beams), all but 2 are planed and beaded, poplar 10 of 11
Diagonal braces for 1st floor bent assembly 7 of 10
Front and rear wall top upper and lower plates - 3 full, 2-3/4 full length
North and south wall jack studs - 28 of 28
Gable-end transverse beams - 1 complete length, 1 is in sections
Short studs under the gable transverse beams - 21 of 21
Second-floor diagonal braces- 7 of 8
West gable-end wall studs 15 of 15
West gable wall queen post bent assembly - 2 posts, 1 anchor beam, and 2 diagonals
East gable wall queen post bent assembly - 2 posts, 1 anchor beam, and 1 diagonal
East gable-end wall studs - 15 of 15
Purlins, north and south - 2 of 2
Sway braces - 8 of 8
Purlin tie beams - 8 of 8
Rafter pairs - 13 of 13
Chimney corbel boards - 2 of 2
Chimney corbel board diagonal braces - 2 of 2
Trunnels - 95% (+/-) of total number
First-floor, wide plank, splined flooring - 75% (+/-) of total floor area
Second-floor, wide plank, splined flooring (+/-) of total amount
Hand-wrought flooring nails - 40-50% (+/-)
South wall siding, beaded and lapped - complete
West gable wall siding , beaded and lapped - complete
First-floor window assemblies, 6 over 6 double hung (including interior trim) 7 of 7
Font exterior door assembly, with hardware and doorbell - complete
Second-floor gable windows, 6 over 6 double hung - 3 of 3
Eyebrow windows, 3-pane sash - 7 of 7
Modern mullion eyebrow window, 3 sashes in a row, each with 3 panes - 1 of 1
Cellar window - 1 of 1
East fire place mantle, flush mount, Federal period, flanking column design with certer rosette carving
West fireplace mantle, boxed in type, Federal period, paneled construction, with liquor cabinet on the left side
Handmade Haverstraw-type bricks for chimney stacks - 60% (+/-) of total amount
kEnglish pavers for chimney stacks above the roof line - 90% (+/-) of total number
Fireplace header beams - 2of 2 (one with wrought-iron "T" support)
Hand-forged iron trammel pole - 1 of 1
Interior wall studs - 5o f 5
Section of wad and daub wall - 4' x 3' Interior doors with jambs, trim, and hardware - 4 of 4
Small closest door with hardware - 1 of 1
Beaded base board trim pieces - 12 of 12
Siding recovered from garret walls, 18th century vintage - 100 sq ft (+/-)
Stone end walls not included.
Storage trailer.
The Bergen County Historical Society, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) volunteer organization, was founded in 1902 to develop public appreciation for Bergen County's remarkable history, especially through the preservation and study of its material culture. We are the only historical association to focus on the Bergen County as a whole, from its prehistory to the present day. Our museum collections are presently on display in a limited basis at Historic New Bridge Landing. Public programs include educational events, placement of informative roadside historical markers, museum exhibits, monthly lectures, library collection, website and message board. We are the largest landowner at HNBL. We are not a government agency and have never received regular or significant public funding, we rely on private donations and membership.
Mailing address:
Bergen County Historical Society
PO Box 55
River Edge, NJ 07661-9998
Location:
1201-1209 Main Street
River Edge, NJ 07661
contactBCHS@bergencountyhistory.orgwww.bergencountyhistory.org
