The carriage house is located within the Burling Historic District, which is listed in the National and New Jersey Registers of Historic Places. Constructed in 1876 as part of the Woolman estate, the carriage house is a two-story brick building with a central block flanked by two side wings. The Woolman family was well known for its Quaker affiliations and business dealings in what was formerly known as West Jersey. This high style carriage house features ornate decoration such as beaded board paneling and iron decorative details atop the stall partitions. It served as a carriage house storing horses and coaches for the Woolman family until 1953 when the structure was sold to be used as a private residence and later as an antique store. In 1986, it was purchased by the City of Burlington. Since then, it has operated as the City of Burlington’s Historical Society headquarters, although the organization hasn’t used the space recently. The carriage house is open for tours on request and welcomes various school groups throughout the year. It is also a central location during the City’s annual ghost tour.     

The Trust grant will help fund exterior brick repair and repointing; window repair/reglazing; clapboard, trim, and door repair/repainting; and regrading and drainage improvements at the carriage house. The scope also requests funding for interior work including wood floor repair, painting, upgrading of the electrical system, and lighting.