William Merritt Chase Homestead

William Merritt Chase Homestead
Location: Canoe Pl. Rd., Shinnecock Hills, New York
Area: 2.3 acres (0.93 ha)
Built: 1892
Architect: McKim, Mead & White
Governing body: Private
NRHP Reference#: 83001808[1]
Added to NRHP: June 16, 1983

William Merritt Chase Homestead is a historic home located at Shinnecock Hills in Suffolk County, New York. It was built as a residence and studio for artist William Merritt Chase (1849–1916) in 1892 by the prominent architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and White. It is a 2 1⁄2-story frame structure sheathed in wood shingles that have weathered to a muted, sun-bleached brown. Four gable dormers and three eyebrow windows (added in 1917) project from the gambrel roof. A rear laundry room, porch, and bathroom were added in 1920. Also on the property is a 1-story wood-frame barn.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2009-03-13. http://nrhp.focus.nps.gov/natreg/docs/All_Data.html. 
  2. ^ Austin O'Brien (February 1983). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: William Merritt Chase Homestead". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=8954. Retrieved 2010-02-20.  See also: "Accompanying five photos". http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=8973. 
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