The Krueger-Scott Mansion, Newark

The Krueger-Scott Mansion was constructed in 1888 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1972. This historic mansion was built by Gottfried Krueger, the founder of Newark's Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company, and cost $250,000 at the time of its construction. Krueger, a prominent figure in Newark's brewing industry, owned several other breweries as well. In 1926, the mansion was sold to the Valley of Newark Scottish Rite Freemasons for $100,000.

In 1958, Louise Scott purchased the mansion for $85,000. Scott, a pioneering African American beautician and businesswoman, operated a beauty school on the mansion's first floor while maintaining the upper levels as her private residence until her death in 1982. Following her passing, ownership of the mansion transferred to the city of Newark. Recognizing its historical significance, the New Jersey Historic Trust funded a bond for $625,812 in 1991 to stabilize the building's exterior.

Architecturally, the Krueger-Scott Mansion is a three-story brick building designed in the late Victorian style, with distinctive elements of the Queen Anne style. It features a five-story circular tower, a wrap-around porch, a steeply pitched roof, an asymmetrical facade, and an arched front entryway. The structure is a balloon frame with a brick facade, while the interior boasts lath and plaster walls, intricate wood molding, and hardwood flooring set into elaborate patterns.

The Krueger-Scott Mansion stands as a testament to Newark's rich historical and architectural heritage. Despite its varying uses and ownership over the years, the mansion remains a significant landmark, reflecting both the opulence of Newark's past and the community's ongoing efforts to preserve its historical treasures.