Willett House, 1896, Sign

Object/Artifact

South River Historical & Preservation Society

Name/Title

Willett House, 1896, Sign

Entry/Object ID

2025.031.002

Description

Wooden sign used to mark the location of "Willett House, 1896, Probably owned and operated by the family of Samuel Willett." The legend at the bottom reads, "South River, NJ, 1720-1970" indicating that the sign was part of the celebration of South River's 250th anniversary. Measures 14" x 18". Plywood with painted red lettering, blue edges, and holes for mounting.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.031

Source or Donor

Booraem, Woodis M. Estate

Acquisition Method

Collected by Staff

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Fontinell, Yvonne

Role

Painter

Date made

1970

Time Period

20th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sign

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Visual Communication Devices

Nomenclature Class

Visual Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Hub Sorting

Other Number

160.250.002

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Willett House was a hotel located at the corner of Ferry Street and Klauser Lane. It was destroyed by fire in 1983.