National Register of Historic Places

Westervelt House

Tenafly, Bergen County, New Jersey
Listed
August 14, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001586

About this property

Westervelt House is located in Tenafly, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The south wing of the house was built in 1745 by Roelof Westervelt whose grandfather purchased the property in 1695. The central section of the house was added in 1798 and later in 1825 the north wing was added. Ownership of the house remained in the hands of the Westervelt family until 1923. It serves as the oldest standing building in Tenafly. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 15, 1983.

Location

81 Westervelt Ave.
Tenafly, Bergen County, New Jersey
40.92148, -73.96852

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Independence (Bronx)
1777Revolutionary War
4.2 mi
Skirmish at Fort Independence (Kingsbridge)
1777Revolutionary War
4.2 mi

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When was Westervelt House listed on the National Register?

Westervelt House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Westervelt House?

Westervelt House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Westervelt House?

The period of significance for Westervelt House is recorded as the industrial era.

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