HENDRICK FISHER HOMESTEAD
EMERGENCY STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
CIRCA 1688

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY
SOMERSET COUNTY

The Hendrick Fisher House, built c. 1688 for William Dockwra, is believed to be the oldest historic structure in Somerset County. The house was owned by Hendrick Fisher (originally Visscher), a Revolutionary firebrand and farmer whose resistance to the British during the six years the Revolution was fought in New Jersey, contributed to the patriots’ ultimate victory. In the early 20th century, the Hendrick Fisher House was remodeled to its current Colonial Revival style exterior by then owner Claude Goodsell.

Upon the Owner’s discovery, the original post and beam structure found behind the aluminum wrapped clapboard siding was overwhelmed in termite and water damage. The following are photos that document the uncovering of structure and repairs to stabilize the historic structure.