Presented by Ian Burrow

         Wed., May 22, 2024, 7 pm - Free and open to the public
           - Attend in person at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church
           - Or join online virtual presentation via Zoom -> Click here to register for online only

So common as to be barely mentioned in books on architecture, the Foursquare house is an American icon of the early 20th century. From about 1900 into the1930’s it was one of the most common types of house built in this country, but only relatively recently has its importance and distinctive character been recognized.  

At least 52 of these houses still stand in Hopewell Borough today, most of them probably built between 1910 and 1930.  Only 11 are shown on the 1912 Sanborn Map.
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So why are there so many of these houses? What are their defining features? Could you buy one from Sears?  Who built them and lived in them, and what does that tell us about early 20th century Hopewell?

About the Speaker
​Ian Burrow is a semi-retired archaeologist. He was born, raised and educated in England. After working there for 10 years as a professional archaeologist, he emigrated to the United States in 1988 to continue his archaeological career in New Jersey and surrounding states. He serves on the Board of the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum (among other things).

A Hopewell Valley Heritage Week event
Hopewell Public Library Speaker Series
Co-sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and The Hopewell Museum

- Attend the event in person in Fellowship Hall at the Hopewell Presbyterian Church,
                80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525.
        The in-person event is free and open to the public – No registration is required.
- Or attend the event online via Zoom – Click here to register for online only