Ho Ho Kus in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Front Entrance
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
1. Front Entrance Marker
The Rosencrantz family, like other upper-middle class families, worked hard but could sometimes take time to sit on the front porch and visit with neighbors. Some of the stonework visible in this photograph (circa 1890) was original to the 18th century house purchased by Dr. Elijah Rosencrantz in 1807 and enlarged in 1847 by his son Elijah, Jr.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 41° 0.433′ N, 74° 7.055′ W. Marker is in Ho Ho Kus, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker can be reached from North Franklin Turnpike (County Route 507), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in front of the Hermitage. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho Ho Kus NJ 07423, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hermitage (here, next to this marker); Well-House (a few steps from this marker); Leisure Activities (a few steps from this marker); The Rosencrantz Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); North Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Victorian Tea Party (within shouting distance of this marker); The “Bricks” (within shouting
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More about this marker. The right side of the marker contains a 19th-century photograph depicting the Rosencrantz family in front of the Hermitage.
Also see . . . The Hermitage. Museum website entry (Submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. Front Entrance Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
3. Marker in Front of the Hermitage
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
4. Front Entrance Marker
View of the marker from the south side of the house.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
5. The Hermitage
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 632 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
