Dr. Lewis Condict House

The Dr. Lewis Condict House is a historic house located at 51 South Street in Morristown of Morris County, New Jersey. Built in 1797, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 3, 1973, for its significance in architecture and health/medicine.[3] In 1937, the Woman's Club of Morristown purchased the house for its headquarters.[4] The house was added as a contributing property to the Morristown District on October 30, 1973.[5]

Dr. Lewis Condict House
Dr. Lewis Condict House
Dr. Lewis Condict House is located in Morris County, New Jersey
Dr. Lewis Condict House
Dr. Lewis Condict House is located in New Jersey
Dr. Lewis Condict House
Dr. Lewis Condict House is located in the United States
Dr. Lewis Condict House
Location51 South Street
Morristown, New Jersey
Coordinates40°47′23″N 74°28′50″W
Built1797 (1797)
Architectural styleFederal
Part ofMorristown District (ID73001126)
NRHP reference No.73001125[1]
NJRHP No.2183[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPApril 3, 1973
Designated CPOctober 30, 1973
Designated NJRHPJune 19, 1972

History and description

The house was built by Dr. Lewis Condict (1772–1862) in 1797. The land was previously owned by his uncle, Silas Condict (1738–1801), a member of the Continental Congress. The house is a 2 1⁄2 story frame building featuring Federal style.[3]

Lewis Condict was president of the Medical Society of New Jersey, 1816–1819. He was the first president of the Morris and Essex Railroad.[3]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#73001125)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Morris County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. December 20, 2022. p. 15.
  3. Eckman, Margaret (September 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Dr. Lewis Condict House". National Park Service. With accompanying photo
  4. "About Us". Woman's Club of Morristown.
  5. Karschner, Terry (July 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Morristown District". National Park Service. With accompanying 18 photos
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