National Register of Historic Places

Jefferson, Joe, Clubhouse

Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey
Listed
August 28, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001605

About this property

The Joe Jefferson Clubhouse is a rustic clubhouse located at 29 East Saddle River Road in the borough of Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The log building was built in 1925 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1986, for its significance in architecture and entertainment. It was listed as part of the Saddle River Multiple Property Submission (MPS). The property, known as "The Ponds", was purchased by the actor Joe Jefferson in 1874. After his death, five men purchased the property and formed a fishing club named after Jefferson. The clubhouse was built in 1925 from local chestnut logs and retains its original rustic furniture. National Register of Historic Places listings in Bergen County, New Jersey

Location

29 E. Saddle River Rd.
Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey
41.01110, -74.09556

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was Jefferson, Joe, Clubhouse listed on the National Register?

Jefferson, Joe, Clubhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Jefferson, Joe, Clubhouse?

Jefferson, Joe, Clubhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Jefferson, Joe, Clubhouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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