James Havens Homestead Explained

James Havens Homestead
Location:NY 114, Shelter Island, New York
Coordinates:41.0636°N -72.3314°W
Built:1743
Added:April 10, 1986
Refnum:86000701

James Havens Homestead is a historic home located at Shelter Island in Suffolk County, New York. The house was built in 1743 and expanded in the early- mid-19th century. It is a large wood-frame building with wood-shingle sheathing, broad gable roof, wraparound porch, and rear wings. The main section includes a two-story, three-bay side-entrance-hall dwelling which was enlarged to four bays with a wide two-story, one-bay addition. Also on the property is a small wood-frame shed.[1]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

The house is owned by the Shelter Island Historical Society and operated as a historic house museum.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: James Havens Homestead. February 1986. 2010-02-20 . Austin N. O'Brian. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying four photos.