Amsterdam, New Jersey

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Amsterdam, New Jersey
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Historic house at 5 Amsterdam Road
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Amsterdam
Location in Hunterdon County
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Amsterdam
Location in New Jersey
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Amsterdam
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 40°35′15″N75°09′31″W / 40.58750°N 75.15861°W / 40.58750; -75.15861 [1]
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County Hunterdon
Township Holland
Elevation
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335 ft (102 m)
GNIS feature ID874335 [1]

Amsterdam is an unincorporated community located within Holland Township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. [1] [2] Located on the southern flank of the Musconetcong Mountain, the area was settled in the first half of the 18th century. [3] It was later named after Amsterdam, Netherlands. [4] The Amsterdam Historic District, encompassing the community, was listed on the state and national registers of historic places in 1995.

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History

By 1881, Amsterdam had a saw mill, carpenter shop, and shoe shop. [5]

The former Belvidere Delaware Railroad, which was built along the Delaware River in the 1850s, bypassed Amsterdam. [3]

Historic district

Amsterdam Historic District
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21 Amsterdam Road
LocationAmsterdam, Church, and Crab Apple Hill roads
Area60 acres (24 ha)
Architectural styleGothic Revival, Greek Revival, Italianate
NRHP reference No. 95000184 [6]
NJRHP No.2811 [7]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 17, 1995
Designated NJRHPJanuary 24, 1995

The Amsterdam Historic District is a 60-acre (24 ha) historic district encompassing the community along Amsterdam, Church, and Crab Apple Hill roads. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 17, 1995 for its significance in architecture and community development. The district includes 30 contributing buildings. [3]

The farmhouse at 5 Amsterdam Road was built c.1830–1850 and shows Greek Revival influences. The farmhouse at 21 Amsterdam Road was built c.1840–1850 and features Queen Anne embellishment. The bank barns for both of these farms are contributing to the district. The farmhouse at 33 Amsterdam Road was built c.1830–1850 with Gothic Revival influences. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Amsterdam". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "Locality Search". State of New Jersey.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Bertland, Dennis N. (February 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Amsterdam Historic District". National Park Service. With accompanying 16 photos
  4. Hutchinson, Viola L. (May 1945). The Origin of New Jersey Place Names (PDF). New Jersey Public Library Commission. p. 6.
  5. Snell, James P. (1881). History of Hunterdon and Somerset Counties, New Jersey. Everts & Peck. p. 428.
  6. "National Register Information System  (#95000184)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  7. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Hunterdon County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. June 23, 2021. p. 6.