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The Smithtown Historical Society
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| The main block of the Homestead—the 2-story portion— was created in the late 18th century when two existing houses were brought together. Many 18th century elements survive, most notably a corner cupboard in the east parlor. During the period of J. Lawrence Smith’s residence (1845 to 1889), a series of alterations gave the house a distinctly 19th century character. Judge Smith enlarged windows, added a new kitchen and nursery wing (later torn down) and another wing (on the far right) for his mother-in-law. The “Judge ’s Chamber” has a bay window—added when his eyesight began to fail—and opens into a back wing built for his law office. In 1897 Judge Smith’s son asked his brother-in-law, renowned architect Stanford White, to redesign the facade. The central gable with Colonial Revival fanlight, the dormers and a French door on the west side are White’s design. The front porch he designed is gone. |
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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