The Historic Apple Tree House / Van Wagenen House on Academy Street
In case you are uninformed, the unoccupied wooden house — known as “The Apple Tree House” — on the unkempt lot on Academy Street behind C-Town Supermarket, has a historical significance.
Apple Tree House March 2008
In a nutshell, it is said that George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette met in that shelter. The two generals discussed war strategies under the apple tree in front of the house.
The ownership of Apple Tree House has been passed on to generations, until it was leased to Jersey City in 1994. The house had deteriorated by that time.
If you are not too lazy to read Jersey City history (this is also a part of US history), I have posted a link below where you can find Apple Tree House’s history.
Apple Tree House Circa 1940 (Photo from JC Public Library thru njcu.edu)
More pictures ahead, click on the post title or “Read the rest…”
Apple Tree House 2002 (Photo: A. Selvaggio, 2002 thru njcu.edu)
Apple Tree House March 2008
Anyway, the overall appearance doesn’t look like finished to me — does anyone know what happened to its restoration plan? Do you know if the city is still going to continue it? I was wondering if they’re going to open it to public once it is done. What do you think?
The Apple Tree House
Address: 298 Academy Street, Jersey City NJ 07306
A.K.A. : Van Wagenen House
Funding: Urban Enterprize Zone, Hudson County Open Space Fund, NJ Historic Trust*
If you have any updates of the renovation, please feel free to comment. I’d really like to know. Maybe I’m not the only one who feels this way. 
Read Apple Tree House’s History. (njcu.edu)
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wow i never knew this! i am going to make it a point to walk by the apple house today.
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