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Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center

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Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center is a non-profit organization housed at the historic Oakes estate in Bloomfield, NJ.

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Oakeside, home to the Bloomfield Cultural Center since 1981, is a civic treasure that has long played an important role in the life of the community. The 23-room home, originally known simply as “240”, after its Belleville Avenue address, was built in the colonial revival style in 1895 by the Oakes family, which operated a textile mill in Bloomfield from 1830 until 1945. The Oakes textile mill was famous for producing “Oakes Blue”, a material used for police, firefighter and Union soldier uniforms, and for the inaugural suit worn by President William McKinley.

David Oakes, grandson of original textile magnate, moved into Oakeside in 1910 with his bride, Jean Doswell, of Virginia. A prominent Bloomfield couple, they raised four children at the Oakes estate.

The stately home features a brownstone and cedar exterior, wrap around veranda and the classic Port Cochere of its era. The Oakes family made substantial improvements to the house and grounds over the years, adding a formal rose garden, a solarium and a kitchen garden to provide herbs and vegetables. A sleeping porch, built in 1915 when Mr. Oakes contracted typhoid fever, is thought to have aided his recovery by providing fresh air at night. These gracious details are enjoyed by more than 15,000 visitors each year, including many brides and grooms who hold their wedding receptions at the Oakes estate.

In 1979, Jean Oakes donated the house to Bloomfield Township. The job of restoring and maintaining this architectural gem is a large one, and has been supported through generous grants by the township, the New Jersey Historic Trust, the Federal Government and many individual donors. Oakeside is now fully handicapped accessible, and hosts many cultural activities for the people of Bloomfield and their neighbors.

Available for guided group tours, Oakeside is a living reminder of earlier times, when textile factories formed the cornerstone of Bloomfield’s economy, and when canal boats pulled by mule, transported these goods to Port Newark by way of the Morris Canal.

Address: 240 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, USA
Phone: (973) 429-0960
moc.loa@042edisekao
State: New Jersey
City: Bloomfield
Zip Code: 07003



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Reviews
This is a really beautiful spot. If it was closer to me I would have been a more viable option for my wedding, because I really enjoyed the grounds and the reception area was beautiful! The gardens were impeccable. Perfect for a boho rustic wedding!
5 7 years ago (14-03-2018)
Elegant and very nice staff members.
4 7 years ago (01-06-2018)
What a great wedding venue! We had our wedding there in the beginning of April this year. We were looking for a place that wasn't too cheesy or a lame dance hall. We immediately fell in love with this place the minute we saw pictures online. The mansion has such character! Our initial meeting with Inez was relaxed and informative. She was very open to suggestions, ideas, additions, changes, etc. She couldn't have been more clear that this was OUR wedding. They were happy to assist in any manner that would make us happy. The cocktail hour was in the mansion itself. The passed h'orderves were all delicious! There was a farm table and we requested a pasta station. Everything was paid out nicely. The liquor is not include but there is a buy rite in Bloomfield that partners with them for about $7 a person. We added upgrades and it came out to about $12 a person. The overall grounds are so cool and if you have a nice day, your guests and you can explore while enjoying each other's company and a drink or two. The dinner is set up inside a permanent tent which has hard floors (no sinking in) and glass doors for an entrance. Between the house and the tent is a nice fountain to walk around. Inside there is enough room for tables, dance floor, dj booth, bar, photo booth, and the best of company. Dinner was delicious. We choose a duet which includes two entrees on one plate. Dessert was also yummy. At the end of the night they helped us pack up and load up. It was nicely done overall and Inez along with all the management and servers of Frungillo Caters were great!
5 8 years ago (15-06-2017)
A very beautiful place for small events
5 7 years ago (14-08-2017)
I have attended numerous Murder Mystery Dinner Shows at the Oakeside and have always had a blast. The Actors in the Shows are very funny, professional and engaging, and I love how they involve the audience in the Show. The Buffet has a nice selection of food items and is very good. I would definitely recommend attending one of the Murder Mystery Dinner Shows here. Money well spent for a fun entertaining night out.
5 9 years ago (20-03-2016)
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