Bishop House (New Brunswick, New Jersey) facts for kids
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James Bishop House
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Bishop House, 2018
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 Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Location | College Avenue New Brunswick, New Jersey |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1852 |
| Built by | Isziah Rolfe |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001162 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 12, 1976 |
The James Bishop House, also called the Bishop House, is an old and important building. You can find it on the College Avenue campus of Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This house was built in 1852 for James Bishop. He was a successful businessman and politician in New Brunswick during the late 1800s.
The Bishop House is a great example of the Italianate style. This style is sometimes called "Italian Villa" style. It was very popular from the 1850s to the late 1870s. Because of its special design and its connections to history, education, and politics, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 1976. This means it's officially recognized as a place worth protecting.
Who Was James Bishop?
James Bishop was a politician who worked at local, state, and national levels. He served in different roles from the 1850s through the 1890s. He was a very important person in New Brunswick during his time.
However, in 1873, there was a big economic problem called the "Panic of 1873." This caused many businesses to struggle. James Bishop had to sell his mansion because of this.
The House's Journey
Rutgers University bought the Bishop House in 1925. For a while, it was used as a home for the Dean of Men and his family. This lasted until 1934.
After 1934, the inside of the house was changed. It was made into classrooms and offices. It is still used for these purposes today. Even with these changes, the building still has its original 42 rooms.
Gallery
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View from College Avenue
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NRHP plaque
