An 1880 Victorian in Belvidere, New Jersey

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Mathew Abraham

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Mathew Abraham

Mathew Abraham, editor of Century Homes America, brings his passion for architectural history to explore the stories behind America’s most iconic homes.

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Judge Morrow constructed this house in 1880, and it’s one of the most exquisite and spacious specimens of Victorian architecture in the community.

It has an octagonal bay wing, a square projecting pavilion that resembles a tower or cupola, and a low-hipped roof.

The original porch details, paired circular window hoods, clapboard trim, and cornice are all still present on the outside face.

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The house features a spacious porch with benches and is surrounded by trees. It is a well-known historical landmark in the town.

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Mansard roof structured houses in this type of roof have two slopes on their four sides, one steeper at the bottom and flatter at the top. 

Bracketed cornices are ornamental pieces that extend over the roof’s eaves.

They provide the facade of the building with more visual interest and are frequently elaborately crafted. 

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Round, arched, and rectangular windows are just a few of the shapes that are frequently seen in Victorian homes.

That can be seen in this house, too; arched windows are used on the tower and attic level of this house, while rectangular windows are used on the main floors.

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The front and side of the house are highlighted with a roomy wraparound porch with white columns that add elegance and function as a welcoming doorway.

Rising from the center of the house is a unique tower with round-arched windows that end in a domed roof.

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