Historic Sites Survey

The 2000 Historic Sites Survey, prepared by the Bergen County Department of Parks Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs, is an inventory of all the historic sites in the Borough of Old Tappan.  Click here to see the Historic Sites Survey.  For a listing of historic sites from the Master Plan including dates of construction and agencies acknowlding historic significance click here.

If you would like to borrow a VHS tape which was prepared for the 1994 celebration of the Borough Centennial, ask at Borough Hall.

The Frederick Haring House

Frederick Haring, who built this home in 1752, was a prominent man of the community during Colonial times and served as First Lieutenant of Captain Eckor's Company of Foot in the Orange County Regiment of Militia. The house remained in the Haring Family's possession until 1928.

   

             

The Haring-De Wolf House

The Haring-De Wolf House is the oldest existing house in Old Tappan, and has remained in the same family possession since it was erected circa 1720.

The John Haring Jr. House

The John Haring Jr. House was built circa 1836 by John Haring, Jr.  It is an example of Greek Revival architecture and retains many of its original features.