Joseph Purdy Homestead

Joseph Purdy Homestead
LocationJct. of NY 22 and 116, Purdy's, New York
Coordinates41°19′42″N 73°39′21″W / 41.32833°N 73.65583°W / 41.32833; -73.65583
Area15 acres (6.1 ha)
Built1776
NRHP reference No.73001290 [1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 25, 1973

Joseph Purdy Homestead is a historic home located in Purdy's, Westchester County, New York. It was built in 1776 and consists of an L-shaped, 2+12-story main block attached to which are several one-story wings. The main block measures six bays wide. It features a five-bay, one-story porch along the front elevation added about 1870.[2]

In November 2011, Purdy's announced plans to be turned into a family restaurant, specializing in fish dishes and home-grown vegetables. The restaurant, known as "Purdys Farmer & The Fish," opened in Spring 2012.[3]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Lynn Beebe Weaver (April 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Registration:Joseph Purdy Homestead". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved December 24, 2010. See also: "Accompanying two photos".
  3. ^ Pacchiana, Katherine. "Purdys Reeling In 'Farmer And The Fish'". The Somers Daily Voice. Retrieved July 13, 2012.