Allen House in Shrewsbury
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2013-09-05
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The Allen House was initially built circa 1710 as a second residence for the Stillwell family of New York. Richard, a wealthy merchant, and his wife Mercy had eight children who were brought up primarily in Shrewsbury. By 1754, after Richard and Mercy had passed away, their heirs sold the property to Josiah Halstead who transformed the home into the Blue Ball Tavern, "the most noted tavern in Shrewsbury." Taverns served as community centers in the 18th century as well as places to drink and eat. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 1974.
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Allen House, Shrewsbury, Monmouth County, American Revolution, Tavern, US History, History, American History, The Shore, The Jersey Shore, Jersey Shore, New Jersey, NJ, Jersey, The Garden State
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