Philip L. Becker House

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Philip L. Becker Residence
Philip L. Becker, residence on Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset, Long Island. LOC gsc.5a07406.jpg
The Philip L. Becker Residence, as it appeared on July 15, 1941.
Philip L. Becker House
General information
Type Single-family home
Architectural style Colonial
Location Incorporated Village of Flower Hill
Address11 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY 11030
Coordinates 40°48′32.4″N73°40′50.4″W / 40.809000°N 73.680667°W / 40.809000; -73.680667
Owner James McCann
Design and construction
Architect(s)Henry T. Aspinwall

The Philip L. Becker House is a historic home located within the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill, in Nassau County, New York.

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Description

Early history

The home, located on Bonnie Heights Road in the Village of Flower Hill, was built in 1937. [1] [2] [3] Philip L. Becker, the board chairman of the American Chicle Company and later the chairman of the Village of Flower Hill's Planning Board, purchased this 3-acre (1.2 ha) parcel of land in 1937 from Carlos Munson. [2] [3] L'Ecluse, Washburn, & Co. acted as the real estate agents in the transaction. [1] [2] William P. McCool was the attorney representing Carlos Munson in the sale of the land, and Taylor & Roberts were the attorneys for Philip Becker. [2]

After purchasing the land, Becker proceeded to erect this home on the property. [2]

The home was designed by Henry T. Aspinwall, and was built in the colonial architectural style. [2]

On July 15, 1941, the home was photographed by Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc. [4] [5] [6] These photos are part of the Library of Congress' Gottscho-Schleisner Collection. [4] [5] [6]

Modern history (1960 – present)

Despite the fact that Philip Becker passed away in 1960, property cards indicate that the home remained in the hands of the Becker family until at least the 1970s. [3] [7]

Today, this home continues to stand as a private, single-family residence, owned by businessman James McCann. [8] [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Flower Hill Acreage Sold". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 14, 1937. Retrieved 2020-10-21– via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "39-SUITE HOUSE SOLD IN JACKSON HEIGHTS: Boulevard Court in New Hands--Plot Bought in Nassau as Site for New Dwelling". The New York Times . May 14, 1937 – via ProQuest.
  3. 1 2 3 "P.L. BECKER DEAD; MANUFACTURER, 71; Chairman of American Chicle Company -- Head of Flower Hill, L.I., Planning Board (Published 1960)". The New York Times. 1960-12-18. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  4. 1 2 "Search results for Photo, Print, Drawing, "Philip L. Becker", Available Online". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  5. 1 2 "Philip L. Becker, residence on Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset, Long Island. Front view of entrance facade". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  6. 1 2 "Philip L. Becker, residence on Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset, Long Island. Side view, entrance facade". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  7. ↑ "Master Property Cards for Section 03, Block 139-01". Master Property Cards for Section 03, Block 139-01. County of Nassau, New York.
  8. ↑ 2016-2017 Village Tax Roll. Village of Flower Hill. 2016. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
  9. ↑ "11 Bonnie Heights Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030 - Owner & Property Information | PropertyShark". www.propertyshark.com. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
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