Joseph Cooper House

The Joseph Cooper House is a colonial-era residence in Camden built with stone walls and a brick section added later. The structure displays construction methods typical of early 1700s residential buildings with its dual material approach.

Built in 1695 by William and Joseph Cooper, this ten-room house served as a family residence for generations. The Coopers operated ferry services across the Delaware River and were important figures in early Camden commerce.

The structure reflects Dutch colonial architectural elements through its original ironstone construction and later English brick addition in the early 1700s.

The building stands in Pyne Point Park at the corner of 7th and Erie streets and is easily reached on foot. The site is publicly accessible, though the structure itself is not currently open to enter due to fire damage from 2005.

The house underwent multiple expansions after its initial construction, with its walls bearing traces of different building phases through the 1700s. These layers reflect how the family adapted the home to meet changing needs over generations.

Location: Camden

GPS coordinates: 39.95444,-75.11583

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:25