Onderdonk House, Dutch Colonial house in Ridgewood, US
The Onderdonk House is a residential dwelling built in the Dutch Colonial architectural style from the early 1700s. The building features characteristic thick fieldstone walls and small windows typical of that construction method.
The house was built in 1709 as a residence for the Vander Ende family and remained in the hands of local families for generations. Its historical importance led to its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The house tells the story of Dutch colonial life and shows how prosperous families lived in early New York. The rooms are furnished with period pieces that give a sense of everyday life in the 1700s.
The property is open to visitors on weekends and has two acres of grounds to explore. Access is walkable, and there is limited parking available in the surrounding area.
The grounds contain Arbitration Rock, a stone that once marked the border between two counties. This old boundary marker is a lesser-known detail that many visitors overlook.
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