Reynolds–Scherman House

The Reynolds–Scherman House is a historic house located at 71 Hardscrable Road in the borough of Bernardsville in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 29, 1989, for its significance in architecture, industry, and literature.[3]

Reynolds–Scherman House
Reynolds–Scherman House is located in Somerset County, New Jersey
Reynolds–Scherman House
Reynolds–Scherman House is located in New Jersey
Reynolds–Scherman House
Reynolds–Scherman House is located in the United States
Reynolds–Scherman House
Location71 Hardscrabble Road
Bernardsville, New Jersey
Coordinates40°43′20″N 74°34′21″W
Area12.5 acres (5.1 ha)
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Early Republic
NRHP reference No.89000298[1]
NJRHP No.2480[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 29, 1989
Designated NJRHPMarch 3, 1989

History and description

The two and one-half story stone building was possibly built in the 18th century. During the American Revolutionary War, it may have been used as a storehouse for the nearby New Jersey Brigade encampment in the winter of 1779–80. Samuel Reynolds, local land owner and businessman, converted it into his home after purchasing the property in 1832. The conversion featured "eye-brow" windows. In 1928, it became the country residence of Harry Scherman, a co-founder of the Book of the Month Club, who remodeled it using Colonial Revival style.[3]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#89000298)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Somerset County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. December 22, 2021. p. 3. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2013-01-21.
  3. Bertland, Dennis N. (April 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Reynolds–Scherman House". National Park Service. With accompanying 16 photos
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