Detail View: The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection: Rufus King House
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Landmark Name:
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Rufus King House
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LP Number:
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LP-00145
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Link to Designation Report:
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Landmark Type:
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Individual Landmark
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Designation Date:
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4/19/1966
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Image Type:
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Designation Photos
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Image Description:
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John Barrington Bayley Collection
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Address:
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Jamaica Avenue and 150th Street, King Park
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BIN:
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4438667
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BBL:
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4096820001
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Borough:
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Queens
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Block:
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9682
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Lot:
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1
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Architect or Builder:
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Not determined
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Date of Construction:
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1733
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Alteration Architect 1:
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Not determined
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Date of Alteration 1:
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1806
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Alteration Architect 2:
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Not determined; Not determined
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Date of Alteration 2:
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1810; c. 1830s
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Owner or Developer:
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Not determined
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Style Primary:
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Mid-18th century Colonial
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Style Secondary:
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Greek Revival
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Material Primary:
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Wood Frame
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Material Secondary:
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Wood Shingles
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Use Original:
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Residential, single family
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Building Type:
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Freestanding House
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Notes:
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The rear portion of the house dates from 1730 and the remaining portion from 1750. When Rufus King bought the house in 1805 he added additional sections and the house eventually grew to 17 rooms.
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File Name:
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LP0145_004.jpg
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