COLLECTION NAME:
The Landmarks Preservation Commission Designation Photo Collection
Record
Landmark Name:
Rufus King House
LP Number:
LP-00145
Landmark Type:
Individual Landmark
Designation Date:
4/19/1966
Image Type:
Designation Photos
Image Date:
1965
Address:
Jamaica Avenue and 150th Street, King Park
BIN:
4438667
BBL:
4096820001
Borough:
Queens
Block:
9682
Lot:
1
Architect or Builder:
Not determined
Date of Construction:
1733
Alteration Architect 1:
Not determined
Date of Alteration 1:
1806
Alteration Architect 2:
Not determined; Not determined
Date of Alteration 2:
1810; c. 1830s
Owner or Developer:
Not determined
Style Primary:
Mid-18th century Colonial
Style Secondary:
Greek Revival
Material Primary:
Wood Frame
Material Secondary:
Wood Shingles
Use Original:
Residential, single family
Building Type:
Freestanding House
Notes:
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.
File Name:
LP0145_1965_013.jpg
Rufus King House
