DescriptionHartshorn House # 19. The architect has not been identified, but it was likely by a prominent figure. The house was purchased from Stewart Hartshorn in 1926 by Mr. John Fairfield, who related that "the closing was a formal occasion; morning coats were worn and tea was served." The original resident was William Deen, as indicated in the Directory printed in The News Item (June 1888). William Morris Deen (spelled Dean in census)-1852-1909:Deen was a founding member of Christ Church. He was an early resident of Short Hills Park and lived at 18 Chestnut Place (Hartshorn House #19). Deen worked in real estate and insurance. He married Emilie Augusta Andrews in 1877. His address in the 1890 Directory is Forest Drive. Occupation listed was Town Committeeman. Deen was elected to the Millburn Board of Education on July 16, 1894 and served as the first president. He was also admitted into the Sons of the Revolution in April 1894. He is listed in the 1900 Directory as living in Millburn at house #180, which he owned, but had mortgaged.