The Ackerman-Smith House is a historic house located in
Saddle River,
Bergen County,
New Jersey
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, United States, built in 1760. It was added to the
National Register of Historic Places
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on August 29, 1986.
Construction
The wood-frame building was originally constructed as a single room in 1760. A later addition doubled its size. The house is now a four-bay unit with a
gable
A gable is the generally triangular portion of a wall between the edges of intersecting roof pitches. The shape of the gable and how it is detailed depends on the structural system used, which reflects climate, material availability, and aesth ...
d roof. Western wings, porch and dormers were also added.
See also
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References
Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey
Houses completed in 1760
Houses in Bergen County, New Jersey
National Register of Historic Places in Bergen County, New Jersey
Saddle River, New Jersey
1760 establishments in New Jersey
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
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