National Historic Landmark

Craftsman Farms

Parsippany, Morris County, New Jersey
Listed
April 9, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85003730

About this property

Craftsman Farms is a historic house located in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It was founded by noted early 20th century designer Gustav Stickley as a farm and school for the Arts and Crafts movement. It remained in use until 1915 when it was sold to a family and became a private house. When threatened by development in 1989, the home was purchased by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills through eminent domain. The property is operated as a museum, also known as the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, and is operated by the Craftsman Farms Foundation.

Location

Parsippany, Morris County, New Jersey
40.85650, -74.48090

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ayres' Farm
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1.5 mi
Illumination Gas Plant of the New Jersey State Asylum for the Insane at Morris Plains
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1.7 mi
Morris Plains Station
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Grimes Homestead
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2.6 mi
Willow Hall
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2.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Connecticut Farms (New Jersey)
1780Revolutionary War
13.3 mi
Battle of Springfield New Jersey
1780Revolutionary War
13.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Craftsman Farms listed on the National Register?

Craftsman Farms was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Craftsman Farms?

Craftsman Farms is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Craftsman Farms a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Craftsman Farms has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Craftsman Farms?

The period of significance for Craftsman Farms is recorded as the industrial era.

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