Sherwood-Jayne House Explained

Sherwood-Jayne House
Location:55 Old Post Rd., East Setauket, New York
Coordinates:40.9393°N -73.0888°W
Built:1730
Architecture:Saltbox
Added:February 26, 2009
Refnum:09000969[1]

Sherwood-Jayne House is a historic home and related buildings located at East Setauket in Suffolk County, New York. The property encompasses a two-story dwelling, as well as five accessory buildings, mature planting, split-rail and picket fences, and other landscape features. The construction dates of the house spans from about 1730 to 1940. It is a two-story, six-bay saltbox form dwelling with a two-story rear extension that forms an L-shaped plan. The five accessory structures are a large bar, carriage house, corn crib, prive, and pump house.[2]

A north addition to the house was designed by architect Arthur C. Nash.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1]

The house is now owned by the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities. It has been furnished with period antiques and is open for visits seasonally by appointment.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places. 2009-12-11. Weekly List of Actions taken on Properties: 11/30/09 Through 12/04/09. National Park Service.
  2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Sherwood-Jayne House. September 15, 2009. 2010-02-20 . Virginia L. Bartos . New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying 13 photos.