The Lambertville House is a historic building located at 32 Bridge Street in the city of Lambertville in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. The stone section was built in 1812 by Captain John Lambert. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1978, for its significance in architecture, commerce, and communications.[1][3] It was listed as a contributing property of the Lambertville Historic District on June 30, 1983.[4] Today, it is a hotel with restaurant and business meeting rooms.[5][6]

Lambertville House
Lambertville House is located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Lambertville House
Lambertville House is located in New Jersey
Lambertville House
Lambertville House is located in the United States
Lambertville House
Location32 Bridge Street, Lambertville, New Jersey
Coordinates40°21′57″N 74°56′44″W / 40.36583°N 74.94556°W / 40.36583; -74.94556
Built1812 (1812)
Architectural styleFederal, Italianate
Part ofLambertville Historic District (ID83001602)
NRHP reference No.78001768[1]
NJRHP No.1602[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 6, 1978
Designated CPJune 30, 1983
Designated NJRHPApril 27, 1978

History and description

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In 1812, Captain John Lambert (1777–1828), nephew of politician John Lambert (1746–1823), built the original three and one-half story fieldstone building for use as a tavern and inn. It featured vernacular Federal architecture. In 1814, his uncle, then a U. S. Senator, had a post office established in the building, had him appointed postmaster, and named the community Lambert's Ville. During the third quarter of the 19th century, it was expanded by the addition of a four-story masonry wing featuring Victorian Italianate architecture.[3][5]

 
Lambertville House in 2024

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System – (#78001768)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Hunterdon County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. December 27, 2023. p. 11.
  3. ^ a b Karschner, Terry (October 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lambertville House". National Park Service. With accompanying 4 photos
  4. ^ Gibson, David; Bauer, Steven (November 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lambertville Historic District". National Park Service. With accompanying 29 photos, from 1983
  5. ^ a b "Lambertville – Then and Now". Lambertville Historical Society.
  6. ^ "Lambertville House".
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