National Register of Historic Places

Water Witch Club Casino

Highlands, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Listed
August 12, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90001219

About this property

The Water Witch Club Casino is located at the corner of East Twin Road and West Twin Road in the Monmouth Hills section of Middletown Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. It is near the Waterwitch section of the borough of Highlands. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1990, for its significance in architecture and entertainment. It was listed as a contributing property of the Water Witch Club Historic District in 2004. The Water Witch Club was founded in 1895 by Ferdinand Fish, a New York City developer. The name comes from The Water-Witch, an 1830 novel by James Fenimore Cooper. The original casino, built in 1905, consisted of a billiards room and an assembly room. In 1911, it was expanded by adding a clubhouse, designed by architect Lyman T. Ford. The exterior of the building features Colonial Revival/Shingle Style architecture, while the interior features American Craftsman. National Register of Historic Places listings in Monmouth County, New Jersey Media related to Water Witch Club Casino at Wikimedia Commons

Location

Highlands, Monmouth County, New Jersey
40.40016, -73.99366

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Staten Island Raid (Sullivan)
1777Revolutionary War
15.1 mi

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When was Water Witch Club Casino listed on the National Register?

Water Witch Club Casino was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 12, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Water Witch Club Casino?

Water Witch Club Casino is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Water Witch Club Casino?

The period of significance for Water Witch Club Casino is recorded as the industrial era.

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