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Cornelius Van Wyck House, Dutch colonial house in Douglaston, Queens, United States.

This four-bedroom residence features oak beams, wooden shingles, six fireplaces, and longleaf pine floors throughout its Georgian-style interior layout.

Built in 1735 by Cornelius Van Wyck, the property remained in the Van Wyck family until 1819 when it was sold to Winant Van Zandt.

The house exhibits traditional Dutch Colonial architecture with its characteristic saltbox roof design and detailed interior wooden paneling.

Located on Little Neck Bay with direct water access, the property includes a garden that extends to a private sandy beach.

The residence contains an original fully-paneled fireplace wall with a box cornice, maintaining its 18th-century architectural elements.

Location: Queens

Inception: 1735

Architectural style: Dutch colonial architecture

Address: 126 West Drive

GPS coordinates: 40.77328,-73.75250

Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:46

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