Ackerson Mead Clark House facts for kids
The Ackerson Mead Clark House is a special old house in Pequannock, New Jersey. It's so important that it's listed on the New Jersey State Historic Register, which means it's officially recognized for its history and unique design.
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About the Ackerson Mead Clark House
The Ackerson Mead Clark House is a very large home with 21 rooms. It's located at 183 Mountain Avenue in Pequannock, New Jersey. This mansion was built in the mid-1800s, which means it's over 150 years old!
Greek Revival Style
The house is built in a style called Greek Revival. This means it looks a bit like the ancient Greek temples, with tall columns and a grand, balanced design. Even though the house has been updated over the years, many of its original features are still there. You can still see the beautiful columns on the front, the old staircase, and fireplaces from the 1870s. Many other special details and moldings from when it was first built are also preserved.
A Historic Landmark
Even though the house is very old, it was officially added to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1981. This makes it a protected landmark. The house was once part of a much larger property in a farming community. Over time, as the area around it grew, the land belonging to the house became smaller. Today, it sits on about 1.37 acres.
Willow Manor Today
The Ackerson Mead Clark House is now known as "Willow Manor." It's considered an important cultural resource in the New Jersey Highlands Region. This means it helps us understand the history and culture of that area.
