Allen House Restoration Project Launched In Shrewsbury

SHREWSBURY, NJ — The Monmouth County Historical Association has launched a restoration project for the Allen House in Shrewsbury to “ensure the site’s survival for another three hundred years.”

Originally built in 1710 for Judah Allen, the Allen House has seen multiple owners over the years, according to the Historical Association.

Throughout time, the Allen House has been a private home, a tavern, a doctor’s office and more. In 1914, officials said the roof burned off, only for it to burn off again in 1932.

Today, the Allen House is one of the oldest surviving structures in the area, the Historical Association said.

In order to keep the site maintained, the Historical Association is asking the public for donations to the restoration project, which is estimated to cost $1,000,000.

The Historical Association’s fundraising goal is $500,000, according to officials, and each donation made will be matched dollar for dollar by the New Jersey Historic Trust.

The Allen House is located at 400 Sycamore Ave, Shrewsbury.

To make a donation or learn more about the Allen House, visit the Monmouth County Historical Association website.