Save the Tully House in Newton, NJ
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OUR GOAL
To save historic structures and repurpose them to contribute to the economic resurgence and enhance educational opportunities for our youth in Sussex County.
OUR STORY
The Sussex County Historical Society in Newton, New Jersey has had the good fortune of recently acquiring the Tully House. The house is a sadly faded building designed in the Queen Anne style of architecture from the Victorian era. The home was built in 1888 at the height of the Gilded Age and features elaborate ornamentation. Especially notable is an elaborate carved pediment featuring a cameo of a lady. This is one of four houses that display a decorative pediment over the front entrance on Main Street. There is also a beautiful large stained-glass window at the landing in the majestic oak staircase. The house design is asymmetrical and it has an assortment of rooflines. The roof is pierced by two corbeled brick chimneys. The siding includes several different decorative patterned shingles in “belts” that wrap around the building. Located in the Newton Historic District, the home has a deep and broad front porch, perfect for viewing Main Street. The mansions on Main Street display the grandeur of a bygone era in Newton.
The society needs to raise funds for the restoration and preservation of our faded painted lady. Initially, we are focusing on the exterior of the building. The Tully House requires roof repair, siding repair, and window repair. Also, repair is needed for the porch deck and railings, repointing of the stone foundation walls and brick piers. Our painted lady is in dire need of a fresh coat of paint.
The Society plans to open the Tully House as an exhibit space and museum on the first floor, with collections focused on the gracious Victorian lifestyle of 1888 Newton, New Jersey.
The second and third floors of the house will serve as our administrative offices, areas for the inventorying and curating of artifacts, and an area for the development of outreach programs for our schools and the general public.
We intend to develop educational programs for every student in Sussex County. These programs will focus on the history of the municipalities that the schools are located in. Presently, local history is not taught in our schools, leaving our youth with no understanding of the background of the community they live in. We encourage our youth to learn about history, especially that of their hometown and county.
We envision the Tully House as part of the County Historic Museum Complex that will eventually include the current Hill Museum, (which incorporates a historic and genealogical library), the Newton Academy building (c. 1802), and the Old Newton Burial Ground that dates back to the Colonial American period.
We are looking for your help. Please consider donating.
EXTERIOR RENOVATION COSTS
TULLY HOUSE
Items with an asterisk ( * ) denotes volunteer labor, helping to reduce overall costs.
Roof $13,000
Front Porch $12,000*
Rear Basement Entrance $1,200
Replacement Wood Clapboard Siding $500*
Repointing Brick Foundation & Piers $400*
Window Repair $4,000
Stain Glass Window Restoration $2,000
Porch Lights Front and Rear $300
Half Round Gutters and Leaders $3,000
Exterior Paint $16,000
Total Exterior Renovation $52,400
DONATIONS FOR TULLY HOUSE
All contributions, large or small, will help us reach our goal to completely restore the exterior of the Tully House. With your contribution of $100 or more, we will send you a copy of the hardcover book That Ancient Trail written by Amelia Stickney Decker. This book provides a detailed historical account of the Old Mine Road that passes through the western edge of our county.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS SINCERELY APPRECIATED
The Sussex County Historical Society is an IRS certified non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.
To save historic structures and repurpose them to contribute to the economic resurgence and enhance educational opportunities for our youth in Sussex County.
OUR STORY
The Sussex County Historical Society in Newton, New Jersey has had the good fortune of recently acquiring the Tully House. The house is a sadly faded building designed in the Queen Anne style of architecture from the Victorian era. The home was built in 1888 at the height of the Gilded Age and features elaborate ornamentation. Especially notable is an elaborate carved pediment featuring a cameo of a lady. This is one of four houses that display a decorative pediment over the front entrance on Main Street. There is also a beautiful large stained-glass window at the landing in the majestic oak staircase. The house design is asymmetrical and it has an assortment of rooflines. The roof is pierced by two corbeled brick chimneys. The siding includes several different decorative patterned shingles in “belts” that wrap around the building. Located in the Newton Historic District, the home has a deep and broad front porch, perfect for viewing Main Street. The mansions on Main Street display the grandeur of a bygone era in Newton.
The society needs to raise funds for the restoration and preservation of our faded painted lady. Initially, we are focusing on the exterior of the building. The Tully House requires roof repair, siding repair, and window repair. Also, repair is needed for the porch deck and railings, repointing of the stone foundation walls and brick piers. Our painted lady is in dire need of a fresh coat of paint.
The Society plans to open the Tully House as an exhibit space and museum on the first floor, with collections focused on the gracious Victorian lifestyle of 1888 Newton, New Jersey.
The second and third floors of the house will serve as our administrative offices, areas for the inventorying and curating of artifacts, and an area for the development of outreach programs for our schools and the general public.
We intend to develop educational programs for every student in Sussex County. These programs will focus on the history of the municipalities that the schools are located in. Presently, local history is not taught in our schools, leaving our youth with no understanding of the background of the community they live in. We encourage our youth to learn about history, especially that of their hometown and county.
We envision the Tully House as part of the County Historic Museum Complex that will eventually include the current Hill Museum, (which incorporates a historic and genealogical library), the Newton Academy building (c. 1802), and the Old Newton Burial Ground that dates back to the Colonial American period.
We are looking for your help. Please consider donating.
EXTERIOR RENOVATION COSTS
TULLY HOUSE
Items with an asterisk ( * ) denotes volunteer labor, helping to reduce overall costs.
Roof $13,000
Front Porch $12,000*
Rear Basement Entrance $1,200
Replacement Wood Clapboard Siding $500*
Repointing Brick Foundation & Piers $400*
Window Repair $4,000
Stain Glass Window Restoration $2,000
Porch Lights Front and Rear $300
Half Round Gutters and Leaders $3,000
Exterior Paint $16,000
Total Exterior Renovation $52,400
DONATIONS FOR TULLY HOUSE
All contributions, large or small, will help us reach our goal to completely restore the exterior of the Tully House. With your contribution of $100 or more, we will send you a copy of the hardcover book That Ancient Trail written by Amelia Stickney Decker. This book provides a detailed historical account of the Old Mine Road that passes through the western edge of our county.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS SINCERELY APPRECIATED
The Sussex County Historical Society is an IRS certified non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.
Organizer
Wayne McCabe
Organizer
Newton, NJ
Sussex County Historical Society
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
