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Isaac Bogert House

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Isaac Bogert House seen in 2015

Isaac Bogert House, also known as Melody Farms,[1] is a historic Dutch Colonial farmhouse located at 640 Campgaw Road in Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey.

History

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  • Circa 1730: The original section of the house was built by Isaac Bogert, a member of a prominent Dutch family that settled in the area in the 17th century.[2] The Bogert family were early settlers in the Mahwah area and owned extensive farmland.
  • 19th Century: The house was expanded with several additions, including a larger kitchen wing and a second floor.
  • 20th Century: The house was used as a dairy farm known as Melody Farms.
  • 2006: The house was purchased by the Township of Mahwah.

References

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  1. ^ "Mahwah Historic Preservation Commission Properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places".
  2. ^ "Bergen County Stone house survey".