The Philip L. Becker House is a historic home located within the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill, in Nassau County, New York.
| Philip L. Becker Residence | |
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 The Philip L. Becker Residence, as it appeared on July 15, 1941. | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Single-family home |
| Architectural style | Colonial |
| Location | Incorporated Village of Flower Hill |
| Address | 11 Bonnie Heights Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 |
| Coordinates | 40°48′32.4″N 73°40′50.4″W / 40.809000°N 73.680667°W |
| Owner | James McCann |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Henry T. Aspinwall |
Description
editEarly history
editThe home, located on Bonnie Heights Road in the Village of Flower Hill, was built in 1937.[1][2][3] Philip L. Becker, the board chairman of the American Chicle Company and later the chairman of the Village of Flower Hill's Planning Board, purchased this 3-acre (1.2 ha) parcel of land in 1937 from Carlos Munson.[2][3] L'Ecluse, Washburn, & Co. acted as the real estate agents in the transaction.[1][2] William P. McCool was the attorney representing Carlos Munson in the sale of the land, and Taylor & Roberts were the attorneys for Philip Becker.[2]
After purchasing the land, Becker proceeded to erect this home on the property.[2]
The home was designed by Henry T. Aspinwall, and was built in the colonial architectural style.[2]
On July 15, 1941, the home was photographed by Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc.[4][5][6] These photos are part of the Library of Congress' Gottscho-Schleisner Collection.[4][5][6]
Modern history (1960 – present)
editDespite the fact that Philip Becker passed away in 1960, property cards indicate that the home remained in the hands of the Becker family until at least the 1970s.[3][7]
Today, this home continues to stand as a private, single-family residence, owned by businessman James McCann.[8][9]
See also
edit- Elderfields Preserve – A preserve located on the remaining portion of Carlos Munson's estate of the same name.
References
edit- ^ a b "Flower Hill Acreage Sold". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. May 14, 1937. Retrieved 2020-10-21 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f "39-SUITE HOUSE SOLD IN JACKSON HEIGHTS: Boulevard Court in New Hands--Plot Bought in Nassau as Site for New Dwelling". The New York Times. May 14, 1937 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b c "P.L. BECKER DEAD; MANUFACTURER, 71; Chairman of American Chicle Company -- Head of Flower Hill, L.I., Planning Board (Published 1960)". The New York Times. 1960-12-18. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ a b "Search results for Photo, Print, Drawing, "Philip L. Becker", Available Online". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- ^ a b "Philip L. Becker, residence on Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset, Long Island. Front view of entrance facade". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- ^ a b "Philip L. Becker, residence on Bonnie Heights Rd., Manhasset, Long Island. Side view, entrance facade". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- ^ "Master Property Cards for Section 03, Block 139-01". Master Property Cards for Section 03, Block 139-01. County of Nassau, New York.
- ^ 2016-2017 Village Tax Roll. Village of Flower Hill. 2016. Retrieved 2020-11-09.
- ^ "11 Bonnie Heights Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030 - Owner & Property Information | PropertyShark". www.propertyshark.com. Retrieved 2020-10-21.