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Craftsman Farms
Historic house in New Jersey, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Craftsman Farms is a historic house located in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It was founded by noted early 20th century designer Gustav Stickley as a farm and school for the Arts and Crafts movement.[1] It remained in use until 1915 when it was sold to a family and became a private house.
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Craftsman Farms | |
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Location | Jct. of NJ 10 and Manor Lane, Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey |
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Coordinates | 40°51′22″N 74°28′52″W |
Area | 33.6 acres (13.6 ha) |
Architect | Gustav Stickley |
Architectural style | Bungalow/Craftsman |
NRHP reference No. | 85003730[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | April 10, 1989[1] |
Designated NHL | December 14, 1990 [2] |
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When threatened by development in 1989,[citation needed] the home was purchased by the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills[3] through eminent domain. The property is operated as a museum, also known as the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, and is operated by the Craftsman Farms Foundation.