Architectural style Dutch Colonial NJRHP # 2418 Area 1 ha Added to NRHP 21 August 1972 | NRHP Reference # 72000806 Designated NJRHP May 1, 1972 Phone +1 973-694-7192 | |
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Nearest city 533 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, New Jersey Architect Van Riper, Uriah R. & Berdan Address 533 Berdan Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470, USA Similar Dey Mansion, Schuyler‑Colfax House, Ice Vault Arena, Kossuth Street School, Pietro and Maria Botto House | ||
Van Riper-Hopper House, is located in Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. The house was built in 1786 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1972. The house is home to the Wayne Township Museum. It is one of the oldest buildings in New Jersey.
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History
The house was built in 1786 by Uriah Van Riper. The house remained in the Van Riper family and was bequeathed to Uriah Van Riper's great granddaughter, Mary Ann Van Riper, who married Andrew Hopper in 1872. On July 6, 1964, the house was officially dedicated as the Wayne Township Museum. Prior to Uriah's building the house, the property was purchased by Richard (Dirck) Van Riper in 1762, and consisted of 145 acres. The town of Wayne was known Saddle River at the time, which is referenced in Richard Van Riper's will. The "barn house" in the back was removed from its original place near the Wayne Hills Mall, and transported to the Property of the Van Riper House Museum. The name Van Riper-Hopper came from the surname given to Mary Ann and Andrew's children, Uriah and Mary (Mame) Van Riper-Hopper.
Geography
When the Van Riper-Hopper house land was first purchased, Northern New Jersey was divided into East and West Jersey. Today's Wayne Township was known as Saddle River, and belonged to Bergen County. Its location is now known as Passaic County.
Architecture
The house was built in the traditional Dutch Colonial style. The second hallway of the second floor was altered by a previous owner in the 1950s. Built in closets and dressers were added, which were not typical of the Dutch Colonial style. The building of the house was based on the wilderness of in the property and the materials available.