Seven Chimneys

Seven Chimneys is a house in Washington Township with Dutch colonial architecture and seven chimneys visible on its roof. The structure features hand-cut beam framing, rough stone foundations, and was constructed using lime mortar with traditional techniques from the 1700s.

The house was built between 1745 and 1750 by Nicholas Zabriskie and served as a refuge for people escaping to the north. It remained in the Zabriskie family for almost a century and a half, connecting several prominent local families.

The name comes from the seven chimneys visible on the roof, which made the house recognizable from a distance. Visitors can still see these distinctive chimneys today and understand why locals called it by this name.

The property sits in a quiet residential area that developed on the original farmland during the 1960s. Access to the site is straightforward since it is located within an established neighborhood.

Theodore Roosevelt used the west wing of the house from 1915 to 1917 as a workspace during his visits. The writer composed articles there for various publications, creating an unexpected link to national history.

Location: New Jersey

GPS coordinates: 40.98250,-74.06560

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06