Tag Archives: restoration

Save the Stone Piers!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Kristen

In building Craftsman Farms, Gustav Stickley utilized local materials extensively, including the local fieldstone.  All gathered from the property, this fieldstone now makes up building foundations, chimneys, and fences, as well as a series of stone piers that lined the … Continue reading →

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Piano Lamp is Back in Place

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Heather

If you’d like to learn more about the piano lamp, be sure to be here on Sunday, October 16, when Dawn Hopkins and Michael Adams will be here to answer questions and demonstrate their craft as part of Catch the Spark weekend.
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Our October Auction Is Online Now!

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Meg

Can’t make it to the October 3rd gala and auction?  Or attending but want to plan your auction strategy in advance? Check out the Stickley Museum auction to browse and bid online! Check back often. New items are added approximately … Continue reading →

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Be Part of the History!

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Meg

As many of you know, The Craftsman Farms Foundation will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a black tie fundraising gala, entitled the Celebration Ball,  at the Mountain Lakes Club on Saturday, October 3.  The Honorary Co-Chairs include CFF founding … Continue reading →

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In Stickley’s Steps: A Landscape Tour of Craftsman Farms

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Meg

In Stickley’s Steps: A Landscape Tour of Craftsman Farms Brian Bosenberg spent the better part of a year studying the landscape of Craftsman Farms as he prepared the cultural landscape report for our historic site master plan.  Bosenberg is the … Continue reading →

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The Master Bedroom: Before and After

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Meg

Our Master Bedroom restoration is finished, and the Master Bedroom will be open to visitors starting Saturday, March 7th. Here’s the room before our restoration project: And here it is today:

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Stewart Crick

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Meg

Stewart Crick is another artisan whose works will be featured in our December trunk show. Stewart Crick has been working with wood most of his life. His passion for wood has evolved from a journey that began in his father’s … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Farms Restoration Video

Posted on October 15, 2008 by Meg

Here’s a video of some of the work being done at Craftsman Farms! We get a peek at some of the careful restoration work going into restoring the master bedroom. You can also see this video on NJ.com

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The Collection: The Living Room

Posted on August 19, 2008 by admin

We’re displaying some of the pieces in our historic house museum online. This is the second post in this series, the first one features the inlaid beds in the girls’ bedroom. Library Table Dimensions: 93 1/2″ W x 29 3/4″ … Continue reading →

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By the Light of the Silvery Moon Gala

Posted on August 4, 2008 by Meg

Saturday, October 4 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm The beautiful Mountain Lakes Club will be decked out in the style of a 1914 supper club for this gala evening. Guests will be dazzled by an evening of cocktails, a … Continue reading →

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