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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCutchogue Landmarks 471 ., :CIAL PRESENTATION 7:30 P.M., JULY 23, 1996 Cutchogue Landmarks - scheduled for re-recognition on 7/23/96 Ms. Elizabeth Vernon "The Old Place" Wells-Fleet House 525 New Suffolk Road Owner(no name specified on Real Property System in computer) Roman's Tile & Marble "Honeymoon Cottage" 28230 Main Road Old House" ociety/Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council Village Green P O. Box 361 "Wickham Farmhouse' Village Green Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council P O. Box 714 John L. Wickham "David Tuthill Farmstead" 1555 New Suffolk Road P.O. Box 928 Joseph Lizewski "Moore-Lizewski House" 29205 Main Road Richard B. Lebkuecher "Early Colonists House" 37130 Main Lillian Melville Hamid "Hamid House" 30325 Main Jane Minerva, Director Cutchogue Library Village Green P O Box 935 Doris Richmond "Buckingham-Case-Richmond House" RFD 1, Box 121 Lawrence T. Waitz "Richard Hallock House" 4595 Skunk Lane These buildings were formally designated on November 18, 1986. On July 23, 1996 they were presented with historic plaques to be placed on the buildings. Edward Nixon "Hurricane Hall" 5195 Skunk Lane mailing address: Box 213 Smithtown, N.Y. 11787 Marion McAll "Einstein House" 1395 West Cove Road mailing address: c/o Aimee Miller 6122 Fairdel Avenue #2B Baltimore, MD 21206 TaxL� House Name Street Address SPLIA Designation Date Construction Date SPECIAL PRESENiTATION Record# CUTCHOGUE DESIGNATED LANDMARKS-FOURTEEN(14)IN TOTAL INCLUDING ONE f11 IN NASSAU POINT 7:30 P.M. — -JULY 23, 1996 102 -6-10 "The Old Place"/ 525 New Suffolk Rd CU-67 November 18,1986 c 1680 updated 1815 Built by son of 1983 Map#14 Wells-Fleet House original settler William Wells OWNER' MS. ELIZABETH VERNON ACCEPTING PLAQUE: The "Old Place", a.k.a the Wells-Fleet House was initially built in 1680 by Joshua Wells, son of founding member of Southold Town, William Wells. It stands on part of extensive lands negotiated by William Wells in a treaty with the local Indians in 1667 Wells was granted the land for his diplomacy. The house stands in its third location. Originally it stood on a site 300 yards east of New Suffolk Avenue. In the early nineteenth century it was moved across route 25 just north of its original spot. Finally in 1857 the house was moved to its present location. The area was known as Fleet's Neck because the builder's granddaughter married a John Fleet in 1789 and they lived in this house as did their son Joshua and his wife Frances. In 1815 Joshua and Frances renovated the house extensively in the Federal Style. Note the date, 1815 in the chimney stack. Note the twelve over twelve windows. However,wide floor boards may date from 1680 In the interior are several beautiful mantels carved with varying degrees of ornateness. Because of the high architectual craftmanship,this building was chosen for extensive documentataion by the WPA program during the Great Depression in the 1930's The Historic American Buildings Survey employed out of work architects and artists to document America's historic and old structures-many of which have been torn down since. In many cases these are the only records of what is now recognized as having been an architecturally significant building. Drawings and photos are kept today by the Library of Congress. Luckily this house still stands today. for us to admire. (All info. from Town of Southold records, 1986 Splia forms) 102-6-14 Honeymoon Cottage 28230 Main Road CU-29 November 18,1986 c 1750 1983 Map#16 south side OWNER: MR. ROMAN Joseph Wickham,a tanner, built this structure circa 1775- 1800. Original shingles remain on the west elevation. It received its colorful nickname because several honeymoon couples lived in the house. The house has a spirling staircase with a pull out first step which is similar to a drawer, in the narrow front hallway. (SPLIA This info from a 1984 Landmark's Preservation Commission Document found in files at town Hall and SPLIA files) 109-6-21 Old House Village Green Main Rd/ CU-19 November 18,1986 c 1649 1983 Map#13 Ben/amen Horton House 355 Cases Lane OWNER: OLD HOUSE SOCIETY/CUTCHOGUE-NEW SUFFOLK HISTORICAL SOCIETY ✓ '� �Cl� �'t- J This structure was recognized for its historic and architectural significance when it was spotted by a Works Progress Admistration -Historic American Building Survey worker during the Great Depression in the 1930's. It was the very large medieval chimney with a corbelled brick top that caught his eye from the road. Once its significance was established,the structure was "restored" to its 17th century appearance in conjunction with the Town of Southold's Tercentenary or 300th Birthday. The restoration revealed many interesting details such as the original inhabitants use of seaweed insulation. Missing, elements, such as original hardware,were gleaned from other old houses in the surrounding area. The procedure was photographed by the Historic American Building Survey before,during and after restoration. (per 1990 C.U. thesis by Barrett.) Today its interior and exterior give a good indication of the prevailing style of constructing a building in the mid to late 17th century. This very special structure cannot be fully explained here and is difinitely deserving of a visit when the museum is opened. 1b9-5 61 Wickham Farmhouse Village Green Main Rd CU-18 November 18,1986 c 1700 1983 Map#12 "Early Settlement Farmhouse" #5 1987 Book OWNER OLD HOUSE SOCIETY/CUTCHOGUE-NEW SUFFOLK HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACCEPTING PLAQUE The Wickham Farmhouse was built in 1704 by Caleb Horton,son of Barnabus Horton who was one of Southold's first settlers Caleb was also the first white child born in Southold Town. The house was constructed on Route 25,then known as "The King's Highway," just west of the present village of Cutchogue In 1780 Caleb's grandson David sold the house and farm to John Wickham Several generations of Wickhams lived in the farmhouse until the early 1900's when it was moved back on the property and a grander house was built in its place. In 1913, it was moved again to the Middle Road and became a home for tenant farmers. In 1964,it was decided to widen the Middle Road and the house was threatened with destruction. In order to prevent this, William Wickham donated the house to the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council. It was moved to the Village Green in 1965 and restoration was started by architect James Van Alst. Unfortunately,Mr. Van Alst passed away in 1970,but he had an eminent successor,Henry Orville Beebe, a Cutchogue native son who had played a mayor role in the restoration of Colonial WIlliamsburg. By 1973 the construction of the Wickham Farmhouse was completed. Of particular interest is the large central chimney,which serves three fireplaces. All of which are in good working order Upstairs one sees the original flooring,hand hewn timbers,put together with wooden pegs and roofing boards. There were probably three bedrooms originally upstairs,proof of which are the plaster lathe marks The flooring on the ground floor is new,but square-headed, hand wrought black wrought iron nails were used to secure it. The wallpapers chosen for the two front rooms are reproductions of Williamsburg Prints found in some of the homes in Williamsburg. Wallpaper was made as early as 1600 in China and was brought to the colonies from New York City or Boston by wagon or barge The woodwork and black wrought iron hardware is original for the most part. Some hardware that had to be replaced came from houses built during the same period. The furnishings are all donations from local residents. Architecturally,this building is a good example of the five-bay Georgian style farmhouse which was the most common type of house found on the North Fork during the 18th and early 19th century. Many houses of this style are still in existence today. Although many have been altered, or added on to, its possible to spot them by their 5 bays-two windows flanking a central doorway and all having exactly the same amount of space in between. A central hearth/fireplace and chimney were located directly behind the front door. 109-7-102 David Tuthill Farmstead 1555 New Suffolk Rd CU-71 November 18,1986 c 1798,1852 addit OWNER: JOHN L. WICKHAM ACCEPTING PLAQUE: (MOTHER OF MR. WICKHAM ) MRS. WICKHAM The cellar is probably part of the earliest house on the site. The oldest part of the house presently on the site was built by David Tuthill. A chimney stack in the basement measures 6 1/2' square and has a Dutch oven. Bricks for ithe chimney and the wall were made on Robin's Island by a brother of David Tuthill. Some floorboards are 22"wide. Curiously, some oak beams show markings of use in a previous house. (A shed behind this house is said to have been built in 1661). The farmstead consists of the main house and five contributing historic "farm support buildings. The main building consists of a circa 1798 example of the five-bay Georgian style farmhouse. This part of the structure is very much like the Wickham Farhouse,with its center chimney plan, and one and 1/2 story height. However, this building reflects the passage of time with its late 19th century addition which was brought to site by ox team in 1875. Inside the 18th century house the first floor kitchen fireplace has beehive oven. Other original features include six over six windows,clapboard siding,plaster finishes, simple wood trim, wide board wainscoating,panelled doors, and wide board floors. What makes this farmstead special enough to be included on the National Register of Historic Places are the farm's buildings include: a one-story washhouse,a three-seater privy,a one story shop,a one story garage,and a large barn(1852) with attached water tower. The barn has exterior sheathing and heavy wood frame members which were salvaged from an eighteenth century local church(after demolition) A hewn oak wood frame shed has the date 1858 carved in a board. Plus, "the Tuthill house and its farm support buildings are situated in an undeveloped,virtually intact historic agricultural setting. The whole site recalls the development, historically and architecturally,of the(North Fork's)agarian community. Although the buildings are "modest in appearance,they are remarkably unchanged and,as such,are important examples of eighteenth and nineteenth century vernacular building practices and craft techniques in rural and eastern Long Island. as well as local agricultural practice. This agricultural area had been part of a 240-acre tract of land called broadfields,which had been cultivated since the community's mid- eventeenth century settlement. (All from 1975 National Register Nomination.)Architecturally representative wood frame construction,clapboard and shingled exterior sheathing,%five-bay(center entrance/chimney)plan and simple exterior and interior finishes.. The interiors of all farmstead buildings,particularly main house and wing are noteworthy with exposed wood .hi friues,lath and plaster walls,wood wainscots,panelled doors and original hardware. One of the most complete and well preserved farm complexes on Long Island's North Fork." (From 1984 National Register Nomination forms ) 102-2-11 Moore-Lizewski House 29205 Main Rd CU-37 November 18,1986 c 1800 North side OWNER JOSEPH LIZEWSKI ACCEPTING PLAQUE r This five bay center hall is typical of of the Cape Cod style which was once seen everywhere on the NorthFork A c. 1860 English style barn is part of the grounds. 85-3-3 Early Colonists House 37130 Main Road CU-58 November 18,1986 c 1815 OWNER RICHARD B LEBKUECHER ACCEPTING PLAQUE: L �G� The original building includes a parlor,kitchen,pantry,bedroom and entrance area. These rooms include two Rumford fireplaces, hand hewn posts and sills, sawn joists and lapped rafters. Muntins on some windows are 6/6 with wavy glass. Under the windows are Greek revival style panels which go down to the floor. Around 1850 and again around 1870 redecorating took place. Around 1870 the mantels,doors and windows throughout the house were dressed with the addition of ornate mouldings,which were simply added over the earlier simpler style frames An early batten door remains in the kitchen,but the parlor was updated with ornate mouldings. The chimney still shows the early use of mud mortar,though some areas of the chimney have been patched with lime mortar. The early front entrance was simple. Remains of the mouldings show that the side panels held no lights. The front door has eight decorative raised panels set offby concave mouldings Molding on the door and door frame are are early -c. 1825 -but around 1850 they were dressed with more intricate molding applied over all outer edges. Not surprisingly,the basement of the house appears to predate the house by about 75 years. 1 02-2.18 Hamid House 30325 Main Road CU-38 November 18,1986 c 1810 1983 Map#17 second east of Pequash on North j OWNER: MRS LILLIAN MELVILLE HAMID ACCEPTING PLAQUE. In 1876 an old wing was removed and a new one built. At the same time the chimney was rebuilt and new windows were installed as well as a new cornice. The house was built in the early nineteenth century and was originally a Presbyterian Manse. (FROM SPLIA) 109-6-22 Independent 255 Cases Lane CU-20 Novemner 18,1986 1862 Congregational Main Rd Church r ACCEPTING PLAQUE: �, CUTCHOGUE LIBRARY DIRECTOR This building was constructed as a result of the deep schism which divided the church during the Civil War era. Those in favor of the abolition of slavery founded this new church across the way from the old church. However,by 1913 this church was no longer being used. By 1914 it had become the Cutchogue Free Library. (Paraphrased from SPLIA) 97-3-5 Buckingham-Case- CU-55 November 18,1986 1845,18th C foundations Richmond House Main Rd OWNER MRS DORIS RICHMOND ACCEPTING PLAQUE. /n � �y11GG% Buckingham House has its name because of Daniel Buckingham who presumably built much of it, 1845,and his nephew, Wiliam Chatfield Buckingham,who was deeded it, 1849. The latter was a blacksmith of wide reputation. His shop stood along the highway a bit west of Buckingham House. Johnathan B. Horton figures in earlier land ownership,as does Benjamin Case and Erastus Hallock,but it is uncertain who built the oldest foundations under this house. 103-6-3 Richard Hallock House 4595 Skunk Lane CU-86 November 18,1986 pre-1838 Has old marker OWNER.LAWRENCE T.WAITZ ACCEPTING PLAQUE: The oldest deed found to this land and house is one showing Richard Hallock and wife Mary as grantors and Van Rensselaer Howell, grantee, dated March 2, 1838. The house in its oldest part is without any doubt of greater age. The foundational structure clearly shows this. Originally it was a small Cape Cod built on stone-on-stone foundation without mortar,with a very old chimney,fireplace and brick oven It was turned on its site later and additions were made. The front,built at a later date, has a fine Greek Revival doorway. 4 138-2-4 Hurricane Hall 5195 Skunk Lane CU-87 November 18,1986 c 1810 Barnabas Horton House Brick House OWNER:EDWARD NIXON ACCEPTING PLAQUE: Some say the house is so named for its ability to withstand hurricanes while the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities lists the reason for this name to be"derived from the circular hallway which is the architectural feature of the house." Built by William Wells about 1700 and later owned by his son in law Barnabus Horton,this house was turned around on its original site circa 1900 . A third theory on the origin of the name comes from A Rose of the Nineties,where the author,Rosalind Case Newell reveals that she had "many a gay time in Hurricane Hall,and that it was called that because the family living there was very large and they had lots of company so the place was always a whirlwind of activity." OWNER'MS MARION MCALL ACCEPTING PLAQUE: 111-3-121 Einstein House 1395 West Cove Road NP-7 November 18,1986 c 1920 (Northwest Loop) It is said that in this house that Alfred"Einstein wrote the letter that led to the development of the atom bomb. The scientist summered on Nassau Point in 1939 where he rented this cottage." r 4 W= t' r These buildings were formally designated on November 18, 1986. On July 23, 1996 they were presented with historic plaques to be placed on the buildings.