The Ackerman–Smith House is located at 171 East Allendale Road in the borough of Saddle River in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The oldest part of this historic house was built around 1760. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 29, 1986, for its significance in architecture.[1][3] It was listed as part of the Saddle River Multiple Property Submission (MPS).[4]
Ackerman–Smith House | |
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| Location | 171 East Allendale Road, Saddle River, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 41°2′9″N 74°4′58″W / 41.03583°N 74.08278°W |
| Area | 1.8 acres (0.73 ha) |
| Built | c. 1760 |
| MPS | Saddle River MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001600[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 680[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 29, 1986 |
| Designated NJRHP | June 13, 1986 |
From 1881 to 1901, it was the home of Alfred P. Smith, publisher of The Landscape. According to the nomination form, it was one of the earliest newspapers published in the state by an African-American.[3]
Construction
editThe wood-frame building was originally constructed as a single room around 1760. A later addition doubled its size. The house is now a four-bay unit with a gabled roof. Western wings, porch and dormers were also added.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System – (#86001600)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Bergen County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. December 28, 2023. p. 24.
- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Ackerman--Smith House". National Park Service. With accompanying photo.
- ^ Brown, T. Robins (August 1985). "Saddle River". National Park Service.
- ^ Robins Brown, T.; Warmflash, Schuyler (2000). The architecture of Bergen County, New Jersey. ISBN 9780813528670. Retrieved October 12, 2010.