Tenafly in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Roelof Westervelt House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2008
1. Roelof Westervelt House Marker
This house is a fine example of Dutch Colonial architecture. The south wing of the house was built by Roelof Westervelt in 1745. The land had been purchased by his grandfather, in 1695, from the Lord Proprietores of East Jersey. The central section of the house was completed around 1798, and the north wing was added in 1825. Ownership of the house remained in the Westervelt family until 1923. Listed by Historic American Buildings Survey, New Jersey 9.
Sponsored by the Mayor and Council of Tenafly in 1965.
Erected 1965 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 56.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic American Buildings Survey, and the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.
Location. 40° 55.265′ N, 73° 58.101′ W. Marker is in Tenafly, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is on Westervelt Ave east of Tenafly Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on Westervelt Ave, just east of Tenafly Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 256 Tenafly Road, Tenafly NJ 07670, 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.
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Also see . . .
1. Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on April 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Historic American Buildings Survey for the Roelof Westervelt House. (Submitted on April 20, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2008
2. Marker on Westervelt Ave
This photo shows the oldest portion of the house, built in 1745.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2008
3. Marker and Roelof Westervelt House
The Roelof Westervelt House is a private residence today.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2008
4. Roelof Westervelt House
This central portion of the house dates back to 1798.
R. Merritt Lacey, for the Historic American Buildings Survey, June 25, 1937
5. Main Hall, Westervelt House
R. Merritt Lacey, for the Historic American Buildings Survey, June 25, 1937
6. Living Room, Westervelt House
R. Merritt Lacey, for the Historic American Buildings Survey, June 25, 1937
7. Dining Room, Westervelt House
R. Merritt Lacey, for the Historic American Buildings Survey, June 25, 1937
8. Interior of Attic, Westervelt House
R. Merritt Lacey, for the Historic American Buildings Survey, June 25, 1937
9. Dining Room Door, Westervelt House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2008
10. British Invasion Marker
In 1776, the British and Hessian armies marched down Tenafly Road, a short distance from the Roelof Westervelt House, on their way to attack Washington's army in Fort Lee. This marker is located on Tenafly Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,759 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 8, 2009, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 10. submitted on April 18, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
