National Register of Historic Places

Adam-Derby House

Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York
Listed
May 16, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001597

About this property

The Adam-Derby House is a notable 19th-century shingle style house, designed in the Queen Anne style, located at 166 Lexington Avenue in Oyster Bay, New York. 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 2+1⁄2- to 3-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. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 17, 1979.

Location

166 Lexington Ave.
Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York
40.86749, -73.53413

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Adam-Derby House listed on the National Register?

Adam-Derby House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Adam-Derby House?

Adam-Derby House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Adam-Derby House is recorded as the industrial era.

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