Norwood in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peter A. Blauvelt House
Built about 1890 in the High Victorian style of architecture when Norwood was part of old Harrington Township. Blauvelt was an undertaker and erected the building as a residence. In 1922 it became the home of Charles S. Gray who served as Mayor of Norwood for two terms. Purchased in 1946 by Walter H. and Alice H. Jones who restored the house and grounds. Mr. Jones was a New Jersey State Assemblyman and Senator.
Erected 1987 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 92.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 40° 59.894′ N, 73° 57.739′ W. Marker is in Norwood, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Tappan Road and Broadway, on the right when traveling north on Tappan Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 234 Tappan Road, Norwood NJ 07648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Abraham D. Blauvelt Homestead (approx. 0.6 miles away); Blanch-Haring House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Burying Ground (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wortendyke Homesite (approx. one mile away); Garret J. Durie House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Claudius O. Collignon House (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Stone Point (approx. 1.4 miles away); Teunis Haring House (approx. 1.6 miles away).
Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on June 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,968 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.