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Preservation
Care of the historic structure, its architectural character and documentary record.
Idylease.org ↗
Institutional Overview
200 Morgan Street, LLC
Real Estate Holdings · Property Operations · Stewardship
Management and oversight for a group of real-estate and operating interests centered at Idylease, a historic landmark and 100-acre estate in Newfoundland, New Jersey.
- Structure
- Limited liability company
- Focus
- Property · Operations · Stewardship
- Principal Location
- Newfoundland, New Jersey
- Sole Member
- Richard Zampella
Preservation · Conservation · Operations
02 · Stewardship
Three responsibilities expressed in summary. The dedicated sites carry the detail.
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Conservation
Long-term forest management and responsible stewardship of the surrounding land.
Tree Farm ↗C
Operations
Buildings, grounds, residential interests, infrastructure and aviation operations.
Helistop ↗Two State Recognitions
View forestry record ↗
Dr. Arthur Zampella was named Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. Separately, Idylease was named New Jersey’s Outstanding Tree Farm of 1991.
200 Morgan Street, LLC
200 Morgan Street, LLC acquired the 100-acre estate and assumed management and operation of its holdings.
New Jersey DCA
Bed & Breakfast License
Current through September 2026 · Credential 1615035818
Official reference ↗Aviation
Idylease Helistop
FAA identifier 1NJ6 · New Jersey facility reference H-261
FAA ↗ NJDOT ↗Historic Designation
Idylease
Designated historic resource in West Milford municipal planning records.
Municipal record ↗Independent Reference
Idylease Inn
Independent historical reference for the property and its ownership history.
Wikipedia ↗“The value of a property is measured not only by what it holds, but by how its history is cared for over time.”
News & Updates
Current Activity
Selected coverage, releases and developments connected to the properties and principal. Newest first.
Chronological Record
Idylease expands its public historical resource.
New photographic collections, documentary records and research extend the public record of the historic property.
Press release · ABNewswire / openPRDedicated public resource launched for Idylease Helistop.
Facility history, operations, emergency-use context and public aviation references are consolidated at NJHelistop.com.
When Thomas Edison wired a hilltop health resort.
The 1928 electrification of Idylease is documented in a GetNews press release carried on AP News.
AP News · Paid press release / GetNewsFrom Thomas Edison to Mary Teresa Norton.
A release surveys notable Americans associated with Idylease during its years as a New Jersey Highlands health resort.
Press release · ABNewswire / openPRIdylease marks 123 years.
The West Milford Messenger looks at the landmark's anniversary and its continuing place in the region's history.
West Milford MessengerInside High Noon featured by KPBS Public Media.
KPBS highlights the American Public Television documentary exploring the landmark 1952 film and its troubled production.
KPBS · American Public TelevisionIdylease's owner plots its future.
The West Milford Messenger reports on restoration plans and the continuing stewardship of the historic landmark.
West Milford MessengerNorthJersey.com feature on the High Noon documentary.
A North Jersey feature examines the documentary project and the enduring history surrounding High Noon.
NorthJersey.comIdylease Inn: a surviving relic of West Milford's resort era.
NorthJersey.com presents a photographic look at the historic property and its architectural character.
NorthJersey.com · Photo galleryContact & Corporate Information
Direct inquiries by purpose.
Corporate & BusinessGeneral correspondence, vendors and professional services.Email management ↗
Banking · Insurance · LegalLenders, financial institutions, insurers, attorneys and accountants.Institutional inquiry ↗
Property OperationsFacilities, residential, grounds and site-operation matters.
History & PreservationHistorical, archival and preservation inquiries concerning Idylease.Historical resource ↗
Sole Member
Richard Zampella
Owner · Operator · Steward
Richard Zampella is the sole member of 200 Morgan Street, LLC. In that role he directs the company’s real-estate holdings, property operations and related interests centered at Idylease, including facilities, grounds, licensing, vendor coordination and long-term stewardship.
His operating background includes New York hospitality at the Rainbow Room, Le Cirque, The Plaza and Essex House; independent business ownership; U.S. Army Military Intelligence service; and documentary production. Additional biography and professional credits are available through the external profiles below.
