Dr. Jonathan Pitney House
Dr. Jonathan Pitney House | |
The house in 2024 | |
| Location | 57 North Shore Road, Absecon City, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°25′30.7″N 74°29′55.3″W / 39.425194°N 74.498694°W |
| Built | 1799 |
| Architect | Samuel Reed |
| NRHP reference No. | 98001062[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 1838[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 14, 1998 |
| Designated NJRHP | June 26, 1998 |
The Dr. Jonathan Pitney House is a historic residence located at 57 North Shore Road in Absecon City in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 14, 1998, for its significance in transportation and politics/government.[1]
History and description
The house was owned by Jonathan Pitney, referred to as the Father of Atlantic City, New Jersey.[3][4] He promoted Absecon as a health resort. The home was converted into a bed and breakfast in 1995.[5]
The oldest part of the house was built by Samuel Read in 1799.[6] Pitney initially rented the home in 1820. He purchased it in 1824 and enlarged it 1848. He died in 1869.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System – (#98001062)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Atlantic County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. January 2, 2026. p. 1.
- ^ Deangelis, Martin (May 23, 2016). "B&B finds A.C. history sells, p1". Press of Atlantic City. p. D1. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ Deangelis, Martin (May 23, 2016). "B&B finds A.C. history sells, p2". Press of Atlantic City. p. D2. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "The father of Atlantic City:The history of Dr. Jonathan Pitney - Shore Local Newsmagazine". June 5, 2025.
- ^ Berkey, Joan (February 1998). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Dr. Jonathan Pitney House". National Park Service. With accompanying 9 photos
- ^ "B & B reopens in home of Atlantic City's founder". PhillyVoice. August 13, 2016.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jonathan Pitney House.