Among Smithtown’s underappreciated examples of exceptional 20th-century architecture is a house designed by Gustav Stickley. Originally built in 1912 as a private residence for Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Wagner, the house has served as a rectory since the mid-20th century.
In 2014, the Preservation Long Island recognized Ms. Mac Griswold for The Manor: Three Centuries at a Slave Plantation on Long Island, a book that brings to life three centuries of history at Sylvester Manor, one of Long Island’s rare surviving 18th century plantations located on Shelter Island.
Preservation Long Island is home to an extraordinary collection of regional artworks and artifacts that document Long Island’s ever changing landscape, its rich history, and the people who have called it home.
The Cold Spring Harbor Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1842 and served its congregation for 149 years. After the church closed its doors, Preservation Long Island acquired the property in 1996 for adaptive reuse as its headquarters and gallery. Visit the exhibitions and events page for current exhibitions, curator-led tour dates, and gallery special events.
