“
Barbara passes
on the stories of presidents and important figures who have shaped history, right in her neighborhood!
”
Plainfield, New Jersey
DURATION:
3 hours long
PEOPLE:
for 2 - 4 people
TAGS:
Art & Culture, Leisure/Getaway, Off the Beaten Path, history, Architecture
Spectacular residential architecture
Just 27 miles from New York City you will find a community that has nine registered historic districts. This marvelous collection of residential architecture had it's beginning in the 1870's with the development of the rail lines. Within the city limits you will see building styles that include include: Second Empire, Eastlake, Queen Anne (pictured), Richardsonian Romanesque, Shingle, plus Tudor, Greek, Spanish and Colonial revival and all the way to mid-century modern.
For: Lovers of period American architecture and historic residences
Cost Includes:
Friendly, knowledgeable resident. Walking and/or driving tour. Insider's history and occasional gossip about famous people. Train station pick-up or driving directions.