Montclair in Essex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hampton House
1890
467-469 Bloomfield Avenue
Late 19th Century Commercial
with Art Moderne Facade
Peter Doremus opened a general merchandise store on this site in 1812. His son, Philip, constructed the present building, adapting his business to a suburban clientele. Town offices were once located on the upper floors. Hampton House Furniture, founded in 1947 by Carl E. Fisch now occupies the entire building.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 40° 48.845′ N, 74° 13.053′ W. Marker is in Montclair, New Jersey, in Essex County. Marker is on Bloomfield Avenue near N. Fullerton Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 467 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair NJ 07042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Crane Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 45 Church Street Plaza (about 500 feet away); 40-46 Church Street (about 500 feet away); First Primary School (approx. ¼ mile away); Cranetown (approx. ¼ mile away); 647 Bloomfield Avenue (approx. ¼ mile away); Station Square (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montclair.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 565 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 19, 2011, by James True of Newark, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.