# Monsters Attack 1908 Freehold NJ Home - Link: https://www.oldhouseguy.com/freehold-monsters/ - Published: 2023-10-06T10:44:04-04:00 - Author: Ken Roginski In 1908, a beautiful Late Queen Anne house was built in Freehold, New Jersey. This house stood proudly just outside Main Street of this once quaint town, exhibiting great architectural details representative of its time. Its beautiful, ornate Queen Anne [windows ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/window-designs/) allowed sunlight to dance through the rooms. However, in a turn of events that shocked those who care about their town and its history, the house was purchased by terrible homeowners – monsters. Below we will show you each feature that was destroyed. Older photos show the damage the monsters did to the architecture of the house. I will show you what they did to this house, with a warning that it is very sad. Here is the realtor listing that is most current. This is for the sale after the remuddle.  [information and photos from Zillow. ](https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/32-Broadway-Freehold-NJ-07728/39239283_zpid/) [⌊32 Broadway, Freehold NJ has evil homeowners - ⌉⌊32 Broadway, Freehold NJ has evil homeowners - ⌉[ More architectural vandalism in Freehold, NJ. A new homeowner eyes this house from above, anxiously waiting to obliterate the architecture and history that all the previous homeowners preserved until now.   [⌊vandalism of a historic house⌉⌊vandalism of a historic house⌉[ The ruination of this house happened very quickly at 32 Broadway Freehold The once-majestic windows were stripped of their glory, replaced with soulless [plastic alternatives ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/vinyl-siding/) that lack the charm and character of the original designs. To make matters worse, many windows were covered up entirely, robbing the house of its essence and plunging it into darkness. **It was a heart-wrenching sight, witnessing such a beautiful piece of history being defaced by these monstrous inhabitants.** It left myself and others saddened, questioning how someone could treat a house with such disregard and insensitivity. Only monsters could do such a horrid thing. This tragedy now serves as a reminder that not everyone possesses (or has the mental ability to) the appreciation and respect for heritage that this house truly deserves. This will prompt some to contemplate that instead of wrecking a neighborhood, perhaps **some individuals are better suited and exiled** to a simpler, less historically damaging lifestyle, such as that of a trailer park or garden apartment [⌊destruction of a queen anne 32 Broadway Freehold nj⌉⌊destruction of a queen anne 32 Broadway Freehold nj⌉[ The arrows point to features that were destroyed by the new evil homeowners. ## 116 Year Old Oriel Window Gone Forever! The window below is called an [Oriel Window. ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriel_window) A beautiful feature used on a Queen Anne Victorian house. This beautiful window was covered up as you see. [⌊Original Oriel Window.⌉⌊Original Oriel Window.⌉[ Original Oriel window. Photo is low quality taken from Google Maps. [⌊oriel window destroyed at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉⌊oriel window destroyed at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉[ Oriel window covered up by trashy evil homeowners.   [⌊oriel window interior before removal⌉⌊oriel window interior before removal⌉[ Interior of Oriel window taken from Realtor’s photos. Notice the leaded glass window that survived 116 years and is now gone forever in a dumpster thanks to these monsters. The woodwork in this house would have been stained originally and was probably painted in the 1930’s. Unfortunately that was the trend at the time. It took me three years to [strip the paint off my woodwork ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/paint-stripping/), cursing the grave of the homeowner that painted it. Notice on the wall the previous homeowners were proud of their house having a framed sketch of their house at an early date. The sketch shows the front top bay window has each of the three windows shuttered. Hopefully the previous owners moved away so not to see and be saddened by what happened to the house they obviously cared so much for. ## Side Dormers Closed Up! [⌊Original arch shingled dormer.⌉⌊Original arch shingled dormer.⌉[ Difficult to see but the dormers had double windows in a Queen Anne design. The shingles were in an arched pattern above the windows. [⌊dormer window sealed up.⌉⌊dormer window sealed up.⌉[ Dormer windows removed and sealed up with plastic siding. They may have someone locked up in there. [⌊sealed up dormer⌉⌊sealed up dormer⌉[ They did it to the right side dormer also! ## Beautiful Front Dormer & Windows – GONE! [⌊Front dormer with arched shingle pattern⌉⌊Front dormer with arched shingle pattern⌉[ Front dormer with arched shingle pattern over two beautiful Queen Anne windows. Side dormers had the same windows and shingle design. [⌊decorative front dormer destroyed⌉⌊decorative front dormer destroyed⌉[ Two Queen Anne windows trashed and replaced with one plastic window that will be in the landfill in 15-20 years. Decorative shingle pattern is covered up with plastic siding. Bad karma to these monsters at 32 Broadway Freehold.   [⌊queen anne window design and wood shutters⌉⌊queen anne window design and wood shutters⌉[ It is difficult to see but the prior owners maintained the original Queen Anne windows that were in every window on the house. Notice the operable louvered wood shutters. See the balustrade? (Photo from realtor) [⌊queen anne window design⌉⌊queen anne window design⌉[ Similar style Queen Anne window designs since the windows on the house are difficult to see. [[ A tripple parlor window risks exposure of the monsters to light. [⌊casement window⌉⌊casement window⌉[ The triple ornate double-hung windows reduced to one lonely casement window provides a blank stare appearance. ## Beautiful Exquisite Porch Balustrade & Skirt Destroyed! [⌊queen anne star balustrade with ornate diamond porch skirt⌉⌊queen anne star balustrade with ornate diamond porch skirt⌉[ Star design balustrade. Porch skirt an ornate diamond pattern. Notice the recessed design and diamond in the porch posts. This diamond pattern is also reflected in the window design and the shingles on the 2nd floor. [⌊Queen Anne star balustrade⌉⌊Queen Anne star balustrade⌉[ Queen Anne Star balustrade is perfect condition although porch floor needs replacing. [⌊porch skirt and plastic blaustrade ruined at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉⌊porch skirt and plastic blaustrade ruined at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉[ Plastic balustrade too tall. Lack of a porch skirt means lack of ventilation allowing the porch floor to rot so the homeowner can fall and break a leg or something better. ## Defaced and Destroyed! [⌊1908 Queen Anne⌉⌊1908 Queen Anne⌉[ Notice the shingle design and diamond pattern on the 2nd floor. Notice the Blessed Virgin Mary on the porch. Unfortunately she was not able to protect the house from the evil monsters that moved in. [⌊plastic queen anne at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉⌊plastic queen anne at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉[ This is a Spite House. The homeowners vandalized the charm out of this house turning it into a plastic building reflecting their trashy status and background.   There is so much detail! If this house was painted Victorian colors, there would be a color for the clapboard and another color for the shingles. Not to mention the trim, windows, and an accent color. ## Deed Shows House was Sold to a Flipper. [⌊32 Broadway Freehold⌉⌊32 Broadway Freehold⌉[ Deed showing the sale by good homeowners to the monster house flipper. ## Here are Some Interior Photos Before the Damage. ## 󠀁[⌊1908 staircase with leaded glass window at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉⌊1908 staircase with leaded glass window at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉󠀁[󠀁[⌊1908 dining area at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉⌊1908 dining area at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉󠀁[󠀁[⌊music room at 1908 home 32 Broadway Freehold⌉⌊music room at 1908 home 32 Broadway Freehold⌉󠀁[󠀁[⌊grand piano in historic parlor at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉⌊grand piano in historic parlor at 32 Broadway Freehold⌉󠀁[ [⌊32 Broadway, Freehold interior⌉⌊32 Broadway, Freehold interior⌉[ Notice the beautiful windows now in a landfill at 32 Broadway Freehold ## Conclusion. Sadly this house now stands as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving and cherishing our architectural heritage. Its fate acts as a cautionary tale, urging society to value and protect these remnants of the past, for they hold within them the stories, memories, and beauty of bygone eras. It serves as a call to action, prompting us to safeguard our historical treasures from such unfortunate encounters with “this type” of people, ensuring that future generations can experience the awe-inspiring allure of these time-honored structures and the narratives they carry. Protection can be instituted by a [Historic Preservation Easement ](https://www.oldhouseguy.com/homeowners-undo-historic-restoration/) by the prior homeowner or by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). While Freehold borough does possess an HPC, it operates with considerable fragility, often yielding to the unyielding undesirable **individuals who stubbornly resist any attempts to regulate what they can do with their homes solely based on their perceived entitlement.** It’s imperative to emphasize the importance of preserving the historical integrity and value of homes in our community. While everyone is entitled to their own opinions, it’s concerning to witness such shallowness and lack of concern for our town’s rich architectural heritage. **Comments such as “I pay my taxes” or “No-one tells me what to do to my house” only shows ones lack of intelligence and upbringing.** This can result in these “ spite houses”. Their ignorance prevent the formation of historic districts where a homeowner can be educated to understand and appreciate good architecture and protect what they have. **By upholding higher standards for historical preservation, we can instead attract a higher quality of residents** who truly value and respect the essence of our town– not like the monsters in this house. Otherwise, the risk is that we diminish our town’s unique charm and character, replacing it with fleeting modern trends. Let’s champion the cause of preservation and strive for a community that holds its history in high regard before nothing is left.