Westervelt House, Historic residence in Cresskill, United States
Westervelt House is a Dutch Colonial residence with stone walls located at 253 County Road in Bergen County, New Jersey. The structure features multiple sections, with the main section built in the early 1800s and retaining the characteristic construction style of that period.
The family first established itself on this property in 1778, decades before the main section was built in 1808. Benjamin P. Westervelt, who constructed this addition, was active in the community during a transformative period for the region.
The house reflects how Dutch settlers built their homes in this region, using stone and construction methods that lasted through generations. Walking around it, you can see the practical approach these families took to creating sturdy, lasting buildings.
The property is privately owned, which limits access to viewing it from the outside. Its protected status on both the New Jersey Register since 1980 and the National Register since 1983 means the structure is legally safeguarded.
The family maintained continuous ownership since 1778, meaning the property has remained with the same family for over two centuries. This long continuity is striking in how it shows how one family's connection to a place can span such a vast stretch of time.
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