Ho Ho Kus in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Well-House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
1. Well-House Marker
William Dayton Rosencrantz, his children William Dayton, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth, and second wife Bessie posed (circa 1890) in front of the well-house which provided water for the Rosencrantz family and for travelers on Franklin Turnpike. The well-house harmonized with the gabled roof and Gothic pointed arches of the 1847 Hermitage. Victorians felt that arches represented the loftier moral principles of an earlier day in contrast to the newly developing industrial society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 41° 0.442′ N, 74° 7.054′ W. Marker is in Ho Ho Kus, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It 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 Turn335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho Ho Kus NJ 07423, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Front Entrance (a few steps from this marker); The Hermitage (a few steps from this marker); North Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Leisure Activities (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rosencrantz Heritage
this page online
More about this marker. The right side of the marker contains a 19th-century photograph of the Rosencrantz family in front of the Well-House.
Also see . . . The Hermitage. Museum website homepage (Submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. Well-House Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
3. Marker at the Well-House
The Hermitage can be seen behind the marker and Well-House.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
4. Marker at 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 825 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
