Thorne and Eddy Estates

The Thorne and Eddy Estates are located along Normandy Heights Road, near Morristown, in Morris Township of Morris County, New Jersey, United States. The Thorne Mansion, located at 21 Normandy Heights Road, was built in 1912 and the Eddy Mansion, located at 45 Normandy Heights Road, was built in 1896. They were added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 14, 1978, for their significance in architecture, commerce, and social history.[1] The listing also includes the carriage houses of the mansions.[3]

Thorne and Eddy Estates
Thorne and Eddy Estates is located in Morris County, New Jersey
Thorne and Eddy Estates
Thorne and Eddy Estates is located in New Jersey
Thorne and Eddy Estates
Thorne and Eddy Estates is located in the United States
Thorne and Eddy Estates
LocationNormandy Heights Road, Morris Township, New Jersey
Nearest cityMorristown, New Jersey
Coordinates40°47′42″N 74°26′40″W / 40.79500°N 74.44444°W / 40.79500; -74.44444
Area11 acres (4.5 ha)
ArchitectDelano & Aldrich
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Shingle Style
NRHP reference No.78001783[1]
NJRHP No.2178[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 14, 1978
Designated NJRHPApril 15, 1978

Thorne Estate

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The Thorne Mansion, also known as Thorne Oaks, was built in 1912 for William V.S. Thorne, a wealthy financier in the railroad industry. The red brick house was designed by the architectural firm Delano & Aldrich and features neo-Georgian style.[3] It is currently the headquarters for the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.[4] The Thorne Carriage House is also built with red brick and has an L shape.[3]

 
Thorne Mansion

Eddy Estate

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The Eddy Mansion, also known as Valley View, was built in 1896 for Jesse Leeds Eddy, a wealthy businessman in the anthracite coal industry. The summer cottage was designed by local architect, George Augustus Mills, with Shingle style. It was built using Vermont granite and natural shingle. The Eddy Carriage House shares many on the architectural features of the main house.[3]

 
Eddy Mansion

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System – (#78001783)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Morris County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. March 25, 2024. p. 14.
  3. ^ a b c d Guter, Robert (April 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Thorne and Eddy Estates". National Park Service. With accompanying 5 photos
  4. ^ "Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship".
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