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Wilson House (Oyster Bay, New York)

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OysterBay NewYork Wilson House
OysterBay NewYork Wilson House

Wilson House is one of the oldest houses in Oyster Bay, New York, still standing on its original site. The house dates back to the 1750s, and is an example of saltbox architecture. This refers to houses, often south-facing, with sloping rear sections ending at a height of three or four feet. Two legends persist about famous visitors to the house. Marquis de Talleyrand is reputed to have spent a night in the 1790s while fleeing the ‘Reign of Terror’ in France. President George Washington is reputed to have stopped there and spoken to children from the porch on April 24, 1790. These legends bring added interest to an already special old home, one of the last of its kind. Today the house is a featured site on the Oyster Bay History Walk audio walking tour.

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Wilson House (Oyster Bay, New York)
East Main Street, Town of Oyster Bay

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East Main Street 53
11771 Town of Oyster Bay
New York, United States
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