Union in Union County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Liberty Hall

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2013

1. Liberty Hall Marker

Inscription. Built in 1772 in the Georgian style by William Livingston (New Jersey’s first elected Governor, 1776-1790). The house assumed its current Victorian Italianate appearance in the late 19th century, when it was enlarged by Colonel John Kean to meet the needs to his growing family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1772.

Location. 40° 40.703′ N, 74° 13.728′ W. Marker is in Union, New Jersey, in Union County. Marker can be reached from Morris Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the grounds of the Liberty Hall Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1003 Morris Avenue, Union NJ 07083, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Liberty Hall (here, next to this marker); Horse Chestnut Tree (a few steps from this marker); Carriage House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Connecticut Farms (about 300 feet away); Steam Tractor (about 300 feet away); The Serpentine Path (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Liberty Hall (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Liberty Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Union.

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History of Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall Museum website. (Submitted on July 10, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2013

2. Liberty Hall Marker

Liberty Hall (Southern View) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2013

3. Liberty Hall (Southern View)

The marker is seen here to the right of the rear entrance to Liberty Hall.

Liberty Hall (Eastern View) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2013

4. Liberty Hall (Eastern View)

The Great Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2013

5. The Great Hall

The portrait above the mantle piece is of former resident William Livingston.

The Morning Room image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2013

6. The Morning Room

Victorian Parlor image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2013

7. Victorian Parlor

The Kitchen at Liberty Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2013

8. The Kitchen at Liberty Hall

This kitchen is located in the basement in the oldest section of the house. The first archeological research and restoration at Liberty Hall originated in this room.

Servant Signal Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2013

9. Servant Signal Station

This work station is in the servants' dining room at Liberty Hall. The bells above the desk are part of the signaling system for the servants. Each bell indicates where the summons originated from.

Liberty Hall Wine Cellar image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 9, 2013

10. Liberty Hall Wine Cellar

The wine cellar at Liberty Hall is located in the basement, just off the servants' dining room. It was boarded up, but the wine remained here, all during prohibition.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on July 10, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.