Dr. Jonathan Pitney House

Dr. Jonathan Pitney House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
The house in 2024
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Location	57 North Shore Road, Absecon City, New Jersey
Coordinates	39°25′30.7″N74°29′55.3″W / 39.425194°N 74.498694°W / 39.425194; -74.498694 (Dr. Jonathan Pitney House)
Built	1799 (1799)
Architect	Samuel Reed
NRHP reference No.	98001062 [1]
NJRHP No.	1838 [2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	August 14, 1998
Designated NJRHP	June 26, 1998

The Dr. Jonathan Pitney House is a historic residence located at 57 North Shore Road in Absecon City in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1998, for its significance in transportation and politics/government. ^[1]

History and description

The house was owned by Jonathan Pitney, referred to as the Father of Atlantic City, New Jersey. ^{[3] [4]} He promoted Absecon as a health resort. The home was converted into a bed and breakfast in 1995. ^[5]

The oldest part of the house was built by Samuel Read in 1799. ^[6] Pitney initially rented the home in 1820. He purchased it in 1824 and enlarged it 1848. He died in 1869. ^[7]

The south side of the Dr. Jonathan Pitney House

See also

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

References

1. "National Register Information System – (#98001062)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Atlantic County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. January 2, 2026. p. 1.
3. Deangelis, Martin (May 23, 2016). "B&B finds A.C. history sells, p1". Press of Atlantic City. p. D1. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
4. Deangelis, Martin (May 23, 2016). "B&B finds A.C. history sells, p2". Press of Atlantic City. p. D2. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
5. "The father of Atlantic City:The history of Dr. Jonathan Pitney - Shore Local Newsmagazine". June 5, 2025.
6. Berkey, Joan (February 1998). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Dr. Jonathan Pitney House". National Park Service. With accompanying 9 photos
7. "B & B reopens in home of Atlantic City's founder". PhillyVoice. August 13, 2016.

External links

• Dr. Jonathan Pitney House Bed & Breakfast website