Revell House facts for kids
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Revell House
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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 Location in Burlington County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| NRHP reference No. | Burlington Historic District 78001124 |
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Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | March 13, 1975 |
Revell House, also known as the Hutchinson-Revell House, in Burlington, New Jersey, is the oldest building in Burlington County and one of the oldest residences in New Jersey. It was constructed in 1685 by George Hutchinson, a wealthy Quaker distiller, and sold to Thomas Revell who used it as offices from 1696 to 1699. Originally located at 8 East Pearl Street, the building was relocated to 213 Wood Street in 1966.
According to tradition, Benjamin Franklin was sold gingerbread and given supper by a friendly Burlington woman on his way to Philadelphia. This led for the house to sometimes be referred as the Gingerbread House. It is a contributing property of the Burlington Historic District bounded by the Delaware River and High, West Broad, Talbot, and Reed Streets listed March 3, 1975.
