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c. 1870 Second Empire – Hackettstown, NJ

9/20/17 26 Comments
Posted on OHD: 9/20/17. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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National Register Property

206 W Moore St, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

"Jacob C. Allen House" on the National Register of Historic Places & featured in many architectural books. Grande Dame Second Empire Victorian. Offers 15 rooms plus dry bsmt. Wonderful historic spacious home with sun-lite, elegant formal room. Extensive millwork & many original features including wide-plank pine floors, marble sinks and fireplaces with stunning grill inserts and beautiful mantels. Classic Second Empire exterior features include steep Mansard roof, central tower, fish scale shingling, iron cresting, large bay windows with leaded stained-glass. Level backyard with Sylvan pool, gazebo, one-room log cabin,2-car garage & many ornamental trees and shrubs. Two levels of bedrooms offer many living options. A piece of history not to be missed
8 Bed 2.5 Bath 4,300 Sq Ft 0.92 Ac.
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