Cadmus-Folly House

Cadmus-Folly House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
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Location	19-21 Fair Lawn Avenue, Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Coordinates	40°56′19″N74°7′24″W / 40.93861°N 74.12333°W / 40.93861; -74.12333
Area	less than one acre
MPS	Stone Houses of Bergen County TR
NRHP reference No.	83001479 [1]
NJRHP No.	479 [2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	January 10, 1983
Designated NJRHP	October 3, 1980

Cadmus-Folly House(Cadmus House) isa historic Dutch-American sandstone house located in Fair Lawn, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1983.

History

• 1808: The house was built by landowner Jacob Haring and his wife, Margaret, as a two-room farmhouse on their extensive farmland. ^[3]
• 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. ^[4]

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.

¹ 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. ^[5]

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 [phone] to schedule a tour.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Bergen County, New Jersey

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. "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.
3. "The Cadmus House: Fair Lawn Museum 14-01 Politt Drive Fair Lawn, NJ 07410".
4. "The Cadmus House: Fair Lawn Museum 14-01 Politt Drive Fair Lawn, NJ 07410".
5. "Site of Hopper-Croucher Homestead".