Glencoe Mansion, Newark

The Glencoe Mansion, located on the easterly side of Martin Luther King Boulevard (formerly High Street), stands as a testament to the city's historical affluence and architectural grandeur. High Street was once one of Newark's most prominent addresses, lined with high-end residential buildings occupied by affluent families. The Glencoe Mansion, a three-story brick building designed in the High Victorian Italianate Style, epitomizes this bygone era of opulence and elegance.

The main façade of the mansion is a visual feast, with its three bays articulated beautifully with architectural elements. Horizontal brick belt coursing defines the floor divisions, separating tall windows and door openings, most of which are topped with segmental-arch lintels. The third floor, with its reduced height, accentuates the building's mass when viewed from below.

The symmetry of the façade is creatively disrupted by the northernmost bay, which projects forward and is capped by a gable roof. This bay features a variety of architectural details, from the first floor’s box bay to the bracket-supported hooded lintel on the second floor, culminating in paired round-arched windows on the third floor. The main entrance, part of a lavishly ornamented wooden open porch, adds to the façade's intricate design.

Inside, the Glencoe Mansion maintains the same level of decorative attention. The interiors boast plaster walls and ceilings adorned with crown moldings and medallions for lighting fixtures. Wood parquet floors and bronze hardware further enhance the mansion's luxurious appeal. Each room within the mansion reflects the high standards of craftsmanship and design characteristic of the High Victorian Italianate Style, making it a true architectural gem.

At the rear of the property, a Carriage House complements the main building. Constructed in 1871, the Carriage House adds another layer of historical significance to the estate. The entire property, including the mansion and the Carriage House, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1991, ensuring its preservation as a vital part of Newark's architectural heritage.