Arburtus Cottage
House museum · Asbury Park, United States
Writers & poets
History
The Arburtus Cottage, also known as the Stephen Crane House, is located at 508 4th Avenue in the city of Asbury Park in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Built around 1878, the historic Queen Anne style seaside cottage was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 18, 2015, for its significance in literature and social history. The author, poet, and journalist Stephen Crane lived here from 1883 to 1892. It is now the home of the Asbury Park Historical Society.
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About Stephen Crane
Stephen Crane was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. Prolific throughout his short life, he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism. He is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation.
From the Wikipedia article “Stephen Crane”, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Visiting
This is a house museum. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.
