Group says Schedler home in Ridgewood is worth saving
Tuesday August 27, 2013, 10:06 AM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News
A group of curious minds braved damp conditions earlier this month and ventured inside the vacant, former home of the Schedler family, touring the interior of the building that has been the center of an ongoing debate.
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A leaky roof causes paint and plaster to fall from a second floor ceiling inside the former Schedler house.
While inside, many found that the structure is in dire need of cosmetic repair – paint had chipped off from ceilings and water stains colored white walls near a leaky ceiling – but there was an overwhelming conclusion: For being nearly 200 years old, the house has weathered its share of storms and withstood the test of time.
The house, built around 1823 by James Zabriskie, and its detached garage face West Saddle River Road and were both acquired by the village when the Ridgewood Council approved the purchase of the 7-acre Schedler property in 2009. The entire plot of land, which is currently covered almost entirely by trees and brush, has since been targeted for proposed development into playing fields and passive park space.
Why not leave the property passive not every bit of land has to be turned into a playing field.
It’s all ready designed and approved…. that remaining Bldg. of no value, tear it down.
Liven the link you placed here and see the explanation of it legal status as of now…….please.
Did they save the house on the “horse farm”? Those buildings were in need of repair and maintenance and were not historically significant. They are worthless to the town.