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Tulipwood
Tulipwood in Somerset, New Jersey on 7 November 2006, image 1.jpg
Tulipwood in 2006
Tulipwood is located in Somerset County, New Jersey
Tulipwood
Tulipwood
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Location 1165 Hamilton Street,
Somerset, New Jersey
Built 1892
Architect Jacob August Lienau
Architectural style Shingle Style
NRHP reference No. 05000966
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Added to NRHP September 9, 2005

Tulipwood is an old and beautiful house located at 1165 Hamilton Street in Somerset, New Jersey. It's in a part of New Jersey called Franklin Township, in Somerset County. This special house was designed by an architect named Jacob August Lienau. It's built in a style called "shingle style," which means it has a unique look with lots of wooden shingles on its outside walls.

A Look Back at Tulipwood's History

Early Owners and Building

The land where Tulipwood stands has a long history. It was owned by the family of Mary Maclay Pentz Williams starting in 1877. In 1891, a part of this land, about 8 and a quarter acres, was given to Stephen Guion Williams. This happened through Mary Williams's will.

The house we know as Tulipwood was built in 1892. It was made for Stephen Guion Williams, whose family was involved with a shipping company called the Williams & Guion Black Star Line. Tulipwood was actually the third house built on this property.

Later Residents and Preservation

In 1920, Tulipwood became the home of Leigh W. Kimball and his family. Later, Kimball's grandson, Christopher Lehman, was the last person to live in the house.

In 2003, the local government of Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey bought Tulipwood. They then gave it to the Meadows Foundation. This foundation helps protect historic places.

Tulipwood is also known by another name: Whitehaven Farms. Because of its importance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 2005. This means it's recognized as a special historic site in the United States.

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