Suffolk County Almshouse Barn

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LocationYaphank Ave., Yaphank, New York
Coordinates 40°49′41″N72°55′18″W / 40.82806°N 72.92167°W / 40.82806; -72.92167 Coordinates: 40°49′41″N72°55′18″W / 40.82806°N 72.92167°W / 40.82806; -72.92167
Arealess than one acre
Built1871
ArchitectHallett, Charles
Architectural styleLate Victorian, Victorian Picturesque
NRHP reference No. 86002512 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 11, 1986

Suffolk County Almshouse Barn is a historic hay and livestock barn located at Yaphank in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1871 and the large multi-story barn has a broad gable roof and wood shingle sheathing. It is the only extant structure from the Suffolk County Almshouse. [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. [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. Austin O'Brien (July 1986). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Suffolk County Almshouse Barn". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2010-02-20.See also: "Accompanying five photos".
Hay is still stored inside the barn. Inside Suffolk County Almshouse Barn.JPG
Hay is still stored inside the barn.