National Register of Historic Places

Rassapeague

Nissequogue, Suffolk County, New York
Listed
August 8, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93000705

About this property

Rassapeague, also known as the Francis C. Huntington and Susan Butler Huntington Estate, is a historic home located at Nissequogue in Suffolk County, New York. The estate house was built about 1865 and is a large Italianate house with additions completed in 1915. It is a two-story, wood frame, clapboarded dwelling with a large back service wing and porch. Also on the property are a "wine cellar," barn, and cottage. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. On December 30, 2011, at approximately 5am, A fire broke out between the second floor and the attic. Firefighters battled the flames for almost ten hours, but were hampered with water supply issues stemming from the nearest fire hydrant being over 3000 ft away. Fire eventually engulfed the entire attic and most of the second floor causing major structural collapses. Due to the insatiability of the structure the building had to be razed.

Location

Nissequogue, Suffolk County, New York
40.91654, -73.18212

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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When was Rassapeague listed on the National Register?

Rassapeague was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 8, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Rassapeague?

Rassapeague is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Rassapeague?

The period of significance for Rassapeague is recorded as the industrial era.

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