The Historic Cook Homestead Open House

Overlooking Verona Lake and Park, the Cook Homestead has been a steadfast sentinel marking the passage of time since 1884. The Verona Historical Society invites you to join them on Saturday, May 12 from 2-5 p.m. as they host a very special open house in the Carpenter Gothic-style residence.  

Lenny Shriber of Prudential Real Estate in Verona has thoughtfully renovated the home confidant he will find a buyer who appreciates that the home meets the needs of modern family life while maintaining its historical character. The home retains its original ornate plaster ceilings on the first floor and features four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a new kitchen among other amenities. On display will be artifacts and photographs that are a part of this home’s rich history.

Captain Hiram Cook served in the Civil War as captain of Company D, 5th New Jersey volunteers. Family lore has it that one day he got the idea to develop his lakefront property into a “Picnic and Pleasure Grounds.”  He named the park “Eden Wild” after his daughter Edie, and she is the namesake for Verona Park's Eden Wild Children's Garden.

Please stop in any time between 2 and 5 for this unique opportunity to tour this home and revisit a part of Verona history. The Cook Homestead is located at 14 Manor Road in Verona. For more information you can email the Society at twoJVO@yahoo.com, call 973 857 1968 or visit our website.