Revell House facts for kids
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Revell House
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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 Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| NRHP reference No. | Burlington Historic District 78001124 |
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Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | March 13, 1975 |
The Revell House, also known as the Hutchinson-Revell House, is a very old building in Burlington, New Jersey. It is the oldest house in Burlington County and one of the oldest homes in all of New Jersey!
It was built way back in 1685 by a rich Quaker named George Hutchinson. Later, in 1696, he sold it to Thomas Revell, who used it as his office for a few years. The house was originally at 8 East Pearl Street. But in 1966, it was carefully moved to its current spot at 213 Wood Street.
A Glimpse into History
The Revell House is special because it has been around for so long. It helps us understand what life was like hundreds of years ago. Imagine people living and working in this very building when New Jersey was just starting!
The Benjamin Franklin Story
There's a fun story about the Revell House and a very famous American, Benjamin Franklin. When he was a young man, Franklin was traveling to Philadelphia. The story says that a kind woman in Burlington sold him some delicious gingerbread and even gave him supper at this house. Because of this sweet story, the house is sometimes called the "Gingerbread House."
Part of a Historic Area
The Revell House is an important part of the Burlington Historic District. This district is a special area in Burlington that has many old and important buildings. It's like a neighborhood museum! The district is located near the Delaware River and includes streets like High, West Broad, Talbot, and Reed Streets. The Revell House was officially recognized as a historic property on March 3, 1975.
