Hopper Goetschius House

The Hopper-Goetschius house on the corner of Lake Street and East Saddle River Road dates back to 1739. Built by the Hopper family, it is the oldest remaining house in Upper Saddle River. In 1814 the house became the home of the Rev. Stephen Goetschius and remained in the family for over 150 years. This site also contains the Van Riper-Tice New World Dutch Barn which was moved here in 1989 to save it from demolition. The site now serves as the headquarters of the Upper Saddle River Historical Society who regularly holds events and gives tours of the buildings.