1849 Carriage House

An inventory of Stephen Vail’s property showed that he owned two carriages, two sleighs, two wagons, and two buggies. This simple, one-story building served as extra storage for the Vail family’s vehicles, and its double sliding doors faced the main drive connecting the working part of the estate with the main house. When Vail improved the property in the 1840’s, he replaced the overhead flume that brought water to the Factory Wheel House with an underground pipe. The pipe passes through a corner of the carriage house basement. Today, the building is home to Historic Speedwell’s educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and programs for adults, children, and school groups.

Morristown, New Jersey · United States