Locust
Valley
The Locust Valley Historical Society is working with
the new owner of the Joseph Weeks, Jr. House to find
an adaptive use. The house is located at 41 Oyster Bay
Road on commercially zoned property and was previously
used as a dwelling, but has been vacant for the past
two years. The LVHS hired an engineer to inspect the
house, who has determined that the structure is restorable,
and action has been taken to secure the building and
clean up the site. The house is a Town of Oyster Bay
designated landmark said to be constructed in 1698 according
to the designation application. However, recent evaluation
by an architectural historian has determined a c.1800
construction date. The building retains most of its
original features including fireplaces, hardware, moldings,
and doors. Found at the entrance to the Locust Valley
Business District, the local Locust Valley Civic Association
is seeking to create a historic district which would
encompass the Joseph Weeks, Jr. House as well as other
historic structures nearby.
The
Joseph Weeks, Jr. House.
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