Crane-Phillips House Up For Official Designation As Local Landmark

Cranford's governing body will take a vote on Tuesday on whether to officially designate the Crane-Phillips House at 125 North Union Avenue as a local historical landmark, as recommended by the Cranford Historic Preservation Board (HPAB). 

The designation would be noted in official maps and tax assessment rolls. 

The wooden house is already noted in the National and State Register of Historic Places. 

The rural cottage with cedar shake shingles operates is believed to have been built around 1870. It operates as a living museum, giving visitors a look into late 19th century life, and serving as an example of the architectural style of Andrew Jackson Downing. It has been kept in excellent condition by the Cranford Historical Society for decades. 

Upcoming events at the Crane Phillips House Museum include “Meet Mary Elizabeth,” the Phillips family's Irish-American housekeeper, who is interpreted by Christine Glazer on Sunday, March 2 from 2-4 p.m. 

On March 30, the Cranford Historical Society presents “Early American Art Glass: Tiffany, Quezal, Durand” with Vic Bary on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the Crane-Phillips House Museum from 2-4 p.m.


Admission to both events is free. Space is limited so reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please call the Historical Society’s office at 908-276-0082 or email us at cranfordhistoricalsociety@verizon.net.