National Register of Historic Places

Wandell, F. L., Estate and Ward Factory Site

Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey
Listed
November 1, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86001614

About this property

The F. L. Wandell Estate and Ward Factory Site is located in the borough of Saddle River in Bergen County, United States. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1990, for its significance in architecture, entertainment, and industry. It was listed as part of the Saddle River MPS. The house was completely gutted down to the wood frame around 2012. The houses overall shape is the same, but the exterior appearance has been greatly altered for a more contemporary style of architecture from the home's original 1800s appearance. Other major changes include the reorientation of the driveway and the addition of a swimming pool and various other aspects. The photo displayed here on Wikipedia depicts the home after the 2012 renovation. Whether any of the homes original interiors are still intact is unknown. The original barn, which is now part of the neighboring parcel still has its original exterior. The William Ward Edge Tool Factory was located on the F. L. Wandell Estate and manufactured tools from 1868 to 1890. There was a murder/suicide at the estate on September 8, 1896. While visiting for Labor Day from New York City, Frank Wandell's friend Issac Caryl was shot & killed in the Estate's massive horse barn by the Wandell family's coachmen William Dowling in a "fit of insanity". Caryl was shot through the chest with a shot gun being killed almost instantly. Dowling committed suicide shortly after, also in the barn.

Location

255--261 E. Saddle River Rd.
Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey
41.04698, -74.09921

Categories

INDUSTRYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was Wandell, F. L., Estate and Ward Factory Site listed on the National Register?

Wandell, F. L., Estate and Ward Factory Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Wandell, F. L., Estate and Ward Factory Site?

Wandell, F. L., Estate and Ward Factory Site is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wandell, F. L., Estate and Ward Factory Site?

The period of significance for Wandell, F. L., Estate and Ward Factory Site is recorded as the industrial era.

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