Wagon House Ribbon Cutting
During an October 1st ribbon cutting ceremony, restoration architect Dennis J. Kowal AIA LEED AP and his associate Stephen Malyszka, reminded attendees that only 600 pure Dutch-style constructed barns remain in the United States and they were proud to have preserved this one. Gratitude was expressed to the hard-working members of the Hillsborough Historic Commission, whose tenacity resulted in saving this barn from permanent deterioration. The owner of the barn, Interstate Development, paid for the restoration as a key element of their site improvements for their new retail center. Another larger barn on the same site awaits restoration.
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The wagon house sat idle for years. Moisture and openings led to rot and a 15 degree tilt in the structure before restoration.
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This 1790 wagon house is one among only a few remaining intact structures of its kind. |
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| Artifacts recovered during the restoration include this “Private Stock-Raritan Club” whiskey bottle from Raritan, New Jersey. |
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The hay loft with a mix of original and restoration lumber. |
Senator Kip Bateman, Hillsborough Mayor Sherre McGowan and preservation architect, Dennis Kowal are about to enter the hay loft.
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