Englewood in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
De Mott Westervelt House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2008
1. De Mott – Westervelt House Marker
Built about 1808 by Henry DeMott, this sandstone Dutch Colonial house was once attached to the pre-Revolutionary homestead of Albert Lydecker. Material from the older house used in the present frame wing built c. 1810 by Peter Westervelt. The Westervelt family owned the homestead until 1936. Adjacent Dutch Barn is an adaptation of the European bouwhuys, or farmhouse, where men and cattle lived under one roof.
Sponsored by the Englewood Bicentennial Committee. 1976
Erected 1976 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 72.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. 40° 53.029′ N, 73° 58.635′ W. Marker is in Englewood, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is on Grand Avenue (County Route 501), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 285 Grand Avenue, Englewood NJ 07631, 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: John G. Benson House (approx. half a mile away); First Presbyterian Church
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Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website entry (Submitted on April 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2008
2. De Mott – Westervelt House on Grand Ave
The De Mott – Westervelt House is on the list of Registered Historic Places. This picture shows the the older, stone portion of the house.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 15, 2008
3. Dutch Barn Portion of House
This portion of the house is based on a European farmhouse where man and cattle shared the same structure.
R. Merritt Lacey for the Historic American Buildings Survey, May 5, 1936
4. The house in 1936
Note that there is only one dormer on the older part of the house. It is unclear whether the second dormer present now is a restoration of a part once removed or a new addition.
Nathaniel R. Ewan for the Historic American Buildings Survey, December 1, 1936
5. Hall and staircase, De Mott – Westervelt House
Nathaniel R. Ewan for the Historic American Buildings Survey, December 1, 1936
6. Kitchen, De Mott – Westervelt House
Nathaniel R. Ewan for the Historic American Buildings Survey, December 1, 1936
7. Living room door, De Mott – Westervelt House
Nathaniel R. Ewan for the Historic American Buildings Survey, December 1, 1936
8. Living room detail, De Mott – Westervelt House
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,278 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 8, 2009, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
