Historic Homes of Medford NJ.
by Tim Kearns, Publisher - MedfordNJ.com, updated June 2006

The Village of Medford, New Jersey is the historic center point of Medford Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.  With a history rooted in farming and commerce, the Village of Medford retains its historic charm thanks in large part to residents who respect the historic values of their properties.

Historic Homes of Medford ™ presents a selection of historic homes in Medford Village and surrounding areas that are ones that I like. Want your home included here, please contact MedfordNJ.com .

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88 Hartford Rd., Medford NJ
- the Shover House.
"Where on Hartford?" you are probably saying about the Shover House. Set back off Hartford Road 100-yards south of Hartford & Old Marlton Pike, this 1847-built house was once the home of the first Baptist minister, Rev. Shover, in Medford.

Link to Larger Image. Photo taken October 2005.

126 South Main Street
- Star Glass Works Manager's House
On a 1905 map of Medford Village, this 1860-built colonial style house is included in the "Cochrane's Glass Factory Buildings Association" group of properties.

Located near the top of South Main Street between Mill Street and Trimble Street, the glass works factory is more commonly known as Star Glass to residents and historians. It is the only remaining property that extends from Main Street to Mill Street. Judging from ornate architectural features like the porch's gingerbread and Italianate spandrels, the homeowners believe the house was likely a factory manager's house. The factory owner lived closer to the center of town in a larger house with white columns (now apartments). Link to Larger Image. Photo taken October 2005.

Former Church, Union Street

Formerly a church, this property has been converted into a residence.

Link to Larger Image. Photo taken December 2004.

9 Eayrestown Rd., Medford NJ
- the Isaac Joshua Stokes House.
Built c. 1855 by Joshua Stokes, the house sits one block north of Route 70 on Eayrestown Road in Medford. In the Medford Pioneering Township book, it's described as a "country villa in an emerging Victorian style."

In the late morning, the pure-white front catches the sunlight nicely and is a real head-turner. Link to Larger Image. On New Freedom Rd., there is a "sister" house to this house. Photo taken October 2004.

15 Branch Street, Medford NJ
Look closely. There is so much to like about 15 Branch. Cedar shingle roof, ornate chimney, great color combination, and a great design. Built before 1876.

Link to Larger Image. Photo taken Spring 2004.

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35 - 37 Filbert St, Medford NJ
"Twin Sisters" was built in 1887 by Japheth Bowker. Legend says the house was built by a father for his twin daughters, although I don't believe that to be true, based on the deed search I conducted.

What is a fact is: this house is solid. Three stories plus basement. Having looked at many old houses in Medford Village, it's amazing to view the difference in design philosophy between 1850 and 1887. Nine-foot ceilings, walk-up third floor, large rooms for the times. Both sides are identical, complete with chestnut molding and built-in cabinets. This building was cited as best of category in a 1981 achitectural study of Medford houses (on reserve at the Pinelands Branch library in Medford). Link to Larger Image. Photo taken November 2004.

26 Fostertown Rd.,
Medford, NJ
Built in the late 1600s, this is the oldest residence in the Medford area. (It's not officially in the Village; two miles or so from town).
Larger Image.  Photo taken April 2003.

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40 N. Main Street,
Medford, NJ.  aka Ely Hall.
Also known as Ely Hall, this historic home is among the most stately on Main Street. Slate mansard roof, brick, lots of windows. Built for Dr. Henry Ely in 1844.
Larger Image.  Photo taken October 2002.

33 N. Main Street,
Medford NJ.
Brick house built in 1826, known as the Doctor George Haines House. Larger Image.
Photo taken June 2002.

45 S. Main Street, Medford NJ.
Beautiful Victorian. Currently the Iris Inn of Medford, a bed and breakfast inn. This picture was taken before it was finely repainted in Sept. 2004.
Larger Image.
Photo: June 2002.

51 Union Street.
First house in Medford Village, built in 1760 by Jonathan Haines.  Medford wasn't established until 1847 when set apart from Evesham.  Larger image.
Photo: April 2002.

43 Bank Street, Medford.
Located in the heart of the Village, 43 Bank Street has been featured in the Central Record numerous times for its Christmas-themed displays which include Santa sneaking into the home through a second floor window.  Larger image.  Photo: January 2002.

7 Filbert Street,
Medford, NJ
Enjoying a view of Cranberry Park, 7 Filbert Street glows bright white in the afternoon sun of a clear Medford day. House built by D. Prickett in 1844.  Larger image. 
Photo: March 2002.

87 Branch Street, Medford.
87 Branch Street ranks among my favorite of all the historic homes in Medford Village. Pictured here in early Fall, this stately home has been beautifully restored. It sits back from the road and the owners added a stone wall in front that frames the view of the house from Branch Street.  Larger image. 
Photo: September 2002.

17 Filbert Street, Medford.
17 Filbert Street also faces Cranberry Park in the heart of Medford Village at the corner of Filbert and Mulberry Streets. 

If you are standing at the corner, you can also notice a Mulberry Street sign on the side of the house - placed there back in the day when sign posts were not used. 

This homeowner has one of the most well-appointed flower gardens in the Village and passers-by have much to look at in the garden. This is the first house built on Filbert Street; built by Mahlon Reeves in 1840.  Larger image. Photo: March 2002.

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