Naugle House facts for kids
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Naugle House
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Naugle House in 2011.
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 Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Location | 42-49 Dunkerhook Road, Fair Lawn, New Jersey |
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| Area | 1.1 acres (0.45 ha) |
| MPS | Stone Houses of Bergen County TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001536 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | January 9, 1983 |
The Naugle House is a very old and important house located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. It was built a long time ago, in the 1740s or 1750s. This house is a great example of American colonial architecture, specifically the Dutch Colonial style. It sits on a small hill next to the Saddle River and is close to the Saddle River County Park.
In 1983, the National Park Service added the Naugle House to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's officially recognized as a special historical building in the United States.
The Naugle House: A Historic Home
The Naugle House was built by Jacob Vanderbeck Sr. It is very similar to another house he built nearby, the Jacob Vanderbeck Jr. House. The Naugle House shows off the typical Dutch Colonial style of its time.
What Makes It Special?
One unique thing about the Naugle House is how it was built into the side of a hill. This gives it two and a half stories. The lowest part of the house was likely the kitchen. The walls are made of sandstone blocks, which is a common building material for homes from that era in the area.
The house is quite small, but its unique look and location near the Saddle River County Park make it a well-known and loved landmark in Fair Lawn. Some people even believe that the Marquis de Lafayette, a famous French general who helped George Washington during the American Revolution, might have visited the house in 1784.
Saving the Naugle House
In 2010, the town of Fair Lawn bought the Naugle House. They wanted to protect this historic building and create a green space around it for everyone to enjoy. This purchase stopped plans to build new townhouses on the property.
However, even after Fair Lawn bought the house, its future has faced challenges. In 2011, a group called Preservation New Jersey put the Naugle House on its "Ten Most Endangered" list. This was because new building plans for the nearby Jacob Vanderbeck Jr. House could put the Naugle House at risk. These plans included building parking lots and driveways very close to the historic house.
Today, many people and groups are still working hard to protect the Naugle House. They want to make sure this important piece of history is saved for future generations to learn from and enjoy.
