Abraham Manee Homestead
An addition made of rubble-stone and tabby was added by another early French Huguenot settler, Abraham Manee, in the late 18th century. The Seguine family purchased the homestead in the 1780s and built a wooden addition in the early part of the 19th century.
It was a tavern and inn named Purdy's Hotel in the late 19th century.
Of architectural noteworthiness are the spring eaves that are evident of Flemish design on the north side of the house. It is purported to be one of the oldest Dutch structures on Staten Island and was threatened with demolition..
In January 2017, a judge ordered the owners to repair the structure or pay an $8.5 million fine. The judge supported the city's request for an injunction to stop the owners from "continuing their policy of 'demolition by neglect'."
See also
- List of the oldest buildings in New York
- List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Staten Island
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Richmond County, New York
References
- ^ Ross, Barbara (2017-01-05). "NYC landmark house must be fixed or else owners face $8.5M fine". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2017-08-28.
- "Cultural Resources" (PDF). New York City. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-13. Retrieved 2008-02-18.
- Neighborhood Preservation Center 509 Seguine Avenue, Sept 11, 1984 landmark designation
- Dolkart, Andrew; Matthew A. Postal (2003). Guide to New York City Landmarks. John Wiley and Sons. pp. 360. ISBN 0-471-36900-4.
External links
- Abraham Manee Hse/Manee-Seguine Homestead at Endangered Buildings Online
- Neighborhood Preservation Center, New York