Medford in Burlington County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ely Hall
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
1. Ely Hall Marker
Erected by Medford Historic Advisory Board. (Marker Number 35.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 39° 54.084′ N, 74° 49.426′ W. Marker is in Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington County. It is at the intersection of N Main Street (County Route 541) and Cedar Street, on the right when traveling south on N Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 N Main Street, Medford NJ 08055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Jersey and in Greater Philadelphia. 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: The Dr. George Haines House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dr. Josiah Reeve House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Weeks-Bowker House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Sears Roebuck House (about 400 feet away); The Joseph Allen House (about 400 feet away); The P.M. & M. Railroad (about 500 feet away); Milton Allens School
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Also see . . . Historic Sites in Medford, NJ. West Jersey History Project website. (Submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
2. Ely Hall Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
3. Marker in Medford
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 17, 2011
4. Ely Hall
The mansard roof mentioned on the marker can be seen in this photo. This architectural feature originated as a means of avoiding taxes, as houses were taxed on the number of stories and the roofline determined the top floor. The mansard roof begins at the second story, so the floor above it was not taxed.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
