William Merritt Chase Homestead Explained

William Merritt Chase Homestead
Location:Canoe Place Road,
Shinnecock Hills, New York
Coordinates:40.8875°N -72.4772°W
Built:1892
Architect:McKim, Mead & White
Added:June 16, 1983
Refnum:83001808

William Merritt Chase Homestead is a historic home located at Shinnecock Hills in Suffolk County, New York.

History

It was built as a residence and studio for artist William Merritt Chase (1849–1916) in 1892 by the prominent architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and White. It is a -story frame structure sheathed in wood shingles that have weathered to a muted, sun-bleached brown. Four gable dormers and three eyebrow windows (added in 1917) project from the gambrel roof. A rear laundry room, porch, and bathroom were added in 1920. Also on the property is a 1-story wood-frame barn.[1]

The house was the subject of one of Chase's own paintings in 1893. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: William Merritt Chase Homestead. February 1983. 2015-12-03 . Austin O'Brien. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying five photos.