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The Smithtown Historical Society
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Caleb Smith House:
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This Federal-stylehouse originally stood on Jericho Turnpike
in Commack and was moved to its present site on North Country Road
in 1955. When Caleb Smith II built it in 1819 he incorporated
an existing 18th century structure—the portion on the right
in the picture. Evidence of an earlier date for that
section includes hand-hewn rafters that pre-date the sawn rafters
of the left side. Although slight irregularities occur,
the plan is symmetrical with rooms flanking the central axis of
the hall and paired chimneys at either end of the house.
Federal-style features include the denticulated cornice, front
door sidelights, and ornamented interior woodwork—the
motifs on the mantelpieces are especially noteworthy.
Owned by the Town of Smithtown and administered by the Smithtown Historical Society, the Caleb Smith House functions as a museum and as the Society’s headquarters. |
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The Caleb Smith House: Home of the Smithtown Historical Society
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© The Smithtown Historical Society: 5 North Country Road Smithtown, NY 11787