Bishop House

The Bishop House is a residential building from the mid-1800s in New Brunswick that preserves construction methods and designs from that era. The structure shows typical features of the home architecture found in New Jersey during the early industrial period.

The building was constructed in 1852 and stands as an example of American home design from the 1800s. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places recognizes its importance as evidence of how the city developed and built during that time.

The house shows how people of means lived and built homes in New Brunswick during the 1800s. The preserved details inside and out tell the story of what families valued in their living spaces back then.

Visitors can observe the building from the street to see its architectural details and overall form. It is best to plan ahead and find out about access possibilities, as private residences may have different viewing options than public buildings.

The house earned its place on the register because it preserves rare construction details from the 1850s that were often lost in other buildings from that time. These details give researchers valuable clues about everyday building methods and materials used back then.

Location: New Brunswick

Inception: 1852

GPS coordinates: 40.50306,-74.45000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05