Buckelew Mansion, also known as Lakeview, is a historic home in Jamesburg, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. It now serves as a museum of local history and the headquarters of the Jamesburg Historical Association.
Ensley-Mount-Buckalew House | |
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| Location | Buckalew Avenue Jamesburg, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 40°20′50″N 74°26′02″W / 40.34722°N 74.43389°W |
| Built | 1685 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001507[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 1843[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 12, 1979 |
| Designated NJRHP | July 5, 1979 |
History
editA single room at its creation in 1685, the residence expanded over following centuries to become the 23 room mansion it is today. The single-story structure became two during the ownership of James Buckelow, who took up residence with his new wife in 1829 and expanded the house to accommodate his growing family and reflect his community prestige. A third story was added during the 1870s.[3]
The mansion was listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and National Register of Historic Places in 1979 as the Ensley-Mount-Buckalew House.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "New Jersey - Middlesex County". National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Middlesex County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. June 2, 2011. p. 11. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 4, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- ^ "Lakeview". A Profile of Jamesburg's History. www.jamesburghistory.com. Archived from the original on 2011-10-09. Retrieved 2011-07-07.