Cornelius Van Wyck House
Cornelius Van Wyck House, Dutch colonial house in Douglaston, Queens, United States.
Description
Cornelius Van Wyck House is a Dutch colonial residence in Douglaston, Queens. The building contains four bedrooms, heavy oak beams, wooden shingles, six fireplaces, and longleaf pine flooring arranged in a Georgian-style interior layout.
History
The house was built in 1735 by Cornelius Van Wyck and remained in family ownership for many years. It changed hands in 1819, marking a new phase in its history.
Culture
The house displays Dutch colonial architecture with its characteristic saltbox roof and ornate wooden interior paneling. The rooms preserve the character of early settlement times, visible in the handcrafted details and spatial layout.
Practical
The house sits on Little Neck Bay with direct water access and includes a garden extending to a private sandy beach. The location offers a quiet waterfront setting that is easy to reach.
Did you know?
The house contains an original fully-paneled fireplace wall with a box cornice from the 18th century. These details are among the few original features preserved from its time of construction.
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