Maycroft

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Maycroft
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LocationFerry Rd. (NY 114), North Haven, New York
Coordinates 41°0′33″N72°18′35″W / 41.00917°N 72.30972°W / 41.00917; -72.30972 Coordinates: 41°0′33″N72°18′35″W / 41.00917°N 72.30972°W / 41.00917; -72.30972
Area45 acres (18 ha)
Built1886
ArchitectLindsey, Edward Delano; White, Gillespie and Far
Architectural style Shingle Style
NRHP reference No. 95000158 [1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 24, 1995

Maycroft is a historic estate located at North Haven in Suffolk County, New York. The main house was built in 1886 and is a massive Queen Anne / Shingle Style frame residence. It features horizontal massing, asymmetrical composition, high-pitched multigabled roof, prominent tower and chimneys, and multi-paned window sash. Also on the property are a carriage house, tennis pavilion, brick garage, and frame storage shed. In 1921, the property was deeded to the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island and used initially as a summer camp and vacation retreat for business women. In 1952, it was occupied by the Teachers of the Children of God order, who operate the Tuller School. [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Peter D. Shaver (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Maycroft". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2010-02-20.See also: "Accompanying six photos".