Adam-Derby House

The Adam-Derby House is a historic house located at 166 Lexington Avenue in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York.

Adam-Derby House
Location166 Lexington Ave.,
Oyster Bay, New York
Coordinates40°52′2″N 73°32′5″W
Area5.4 acres (2.2 ha)
Built1878
ArchitectPotter, William Appleton; Robertson, Robert Henderson
Architectural styleQueen Anne
NRHP reference No.79001597[1]
Added to NRHPMay 17, 1979

Description and history

It was built in 1878 and designed by architects William Appleton Potter (1842-1909) and Robert Henderson Robertson (1849-1919) during their partnership as Potter & Robertson. From 1914 to 1977, it was the home of Ethel Roosevelt Derby (1891-1977), daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt. It is a two and one half to three story dwelling with a wood exterior resting on a brick foundation in the Queen Anne style. It features a variety of exterior detailing and turned post supports supporting the bracketed roofs of the verandahs, porches, and porte cochere.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1979.[1]

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References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Austin N. O'Brien (March 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Adam-Derby House". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-11-20. See also: "Accompanying seven photos".


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