National Register of Historic Places

Merriam, Henry W., House

Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey
Listed
December 17, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
70000396

About this property

The Henry W. Merriam House, also known as the Merriam Home, is an historic mansion located at 131 Main Street in the town of Newton in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1970, for its significance in architecture and social history. It is Newton's prime example of High Victorian architecture. The house was built in 1883 by the industrialist Henry W. Merriam (1828–1900), president of the H. W. Merriam Shoe Company. After his death, it was used as a home for retired Presbyterian ministers. In 1972, it was sold to the Assembly of God. National Register of Historic Places listings in Sussex County, New Jersey Media related to Henry W. Merriam House at Wikimedia Commons "Henry W. Merriam". The Historical Marker Database.

Location

131 Main St.
Newton, Sussex County, New Jersey
41.05294, -74.75519

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Hill Memorial
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0.3 mi
Newton Town Plot Historic District
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0.3 mi
Sussex County Courthouse
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0.4 mi
Lafayette Village Historic District
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4.8 mi
White Deer Plaza and Boardwalk District
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6.1 mi

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When was Merriam, Henry W., House listed on the National Register?

Merriam, Henry W., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Merriam, Henry W., House?

Merriam, Henry W., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Merriam, Henry W., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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