21 Eglantine Avenue

Another lovely example of the Foursquare design, built in 1914 for the Wagner family. Lumber for the house was cut on site using a steam-powered, belt driven circular saw. Note the large, double hung windows, the bay windows, and the use of shingling to introduce an attractive vertical dimension to the overall appearance.

"In 1914, Elmer D. Wagner built a new home on an acre of land purchased from ColonelJohn A. Wagner (a local philanthropist who was a commission merchant in New York City). Bill Sked, a former student, did the work at a contract price of $3,800.00. It was his first job. This property was sold in 1924 for $12,500.00. Subsequent owners included Borough Attorney George Meredith and Robrt Burroughs. The last reported sale price was $41,000, indicating the present times have no monopoly insofar as inflaion is concerned." (ref 1)

Continue on Eglantine Avenue, then turn left onto Franklin Avenue at the bottom of the hill, and return to the Railroad Station to complete the Walking Tour.

ref 1: Hopewell Valley Heritage by Alice Blackwell Lewis
Elmer D. Wagner was the principal of the Pennington Public School, (Academy Court Avenue and Burd Street). It appears the reference to Bill Sked is probably as a student at the Public School.