Official Site of The State of New Jersey

Built in 1796, the Israel Crane House is significant as an excellent example of a Federal style residence with Greek Revival details. Located on the same parcel are the Nathaniel Crane House (1818) and the Queen Anne-style Clark House (1894). 

From 1920 to 1965, the Israel Crane House served as headquarters to the YWCA of Montclair-North Essex offices, including dormitory space for young women migrating to the area, and a social and educational center. When the YWCA outgrew the facility, a group of concerned citizens mobilized to save the house and later incorporated as the Montclair Historical Society. The house now serves as a historic house museum housing a collection of decorative arts reflecting a period of significance from 1796 to 1845. 

The 2022 Trust grant will help fund barrier-free improvements to the Montclair History Center campus..

The 2020 Trust grant will help fund construction documents for barrier-free improvements and an ADA accessibility Plan for the Montclair History Center campus. 

The 2012 Trust grant helped fund the preparation of a preservation plan and conceptual site planning for the Israel Crane site. The 2005 Trust grant helped fund the preparation of a 10-year master plan that addresses the preservation, use and linking of all of the Society’s historic properties. A 2000 Trust grant helped fund a marketing and feasibility study for a capital campaign to support the preservation and restoration of the three sites.

For more information, visit: http://www.montclairhistorical.org/