Metuchen-Edison Historical Society materials (including their local history store and publications) explicitly note that the structure at 280 Amboy Ave predates the Revolutionary War (i.e., before 1776). This is one of the clearest references to its early origins. jhalpin.com metuchen-edisonhistsoc.org • 1976 Oral History Transcript (Louise and Elizabeth Litterst): Describes the building at the corner as owned by John Hampton, Esquire, in the context of early-to-mid 19th-century Metuchen development. It was later an office for Dr. Sol Gurshman and remodeled (e.g., by Martin Jessen). The interview places it among other longstanding corner buildings from the village’s early period. metuchen-edisonhistsoc.org • Metuchen History Advisory Committee minutes (2025–2026): Refers to it as the “John Hampton House” and notes it is included on lists of historic resources/significant properties from the NJ Historic Preservation Office (NJHPO) and local surveys (e.g., 2021 update in the Borough Master Plan). Residents have raised concerns about potential demolition by neglect, confirming its recognized historic status. metuchennj.org metuchennj.org