History

Circa 1741
Paul and Colleen Villareal, Owners

Richard Green, grandson of early settler William Green, purchased over 400 acres of land in 1741. The homestead comprised 250 acres which he called Blooming Grove Farm. For many years West Upper Ferry Road was called Blooming Grove Road.

Upon Richard's death in 1797, the residence was left to his eldest son, William R. Green, who devoted his energies to farming, but did his duty as a soldier in the American Revolution. Before he died he divided the property between his two sons. James B. Green inherited the homestead with 140 acres of land in 1812. He was a man of influence and a trustee of Ewing Church. Title then passed to his son, James B. Jr. in 1847, the last member of the Green family to own Blooming Grove.

In the mid-1860's, the original house was dismantled, and a new, more spacious house was built behind the original site.

The years after James death remain hazy, but it is likely that the house became the Blooming Grove Inn. Located a half mile from the Delaware River, it was an ideal site for a stagecoach stop. At the turn of the twentieth century it was known to be a restaurant and during prohibition it was a well frequented speak-easy. Several owners followed and about 1950 it became Mary Marks' Ewing Manor. From 1970 to 2002 it was owned by the Lieggi family. Now know as Paulie's, it has been beautifully restored by the current owners, continuing as a venue for fine dining.