The Scott‑Edwards House is a historic residential building situated at 752 Delafield Avenue in the West New Brighton neighborhood of Staten Island, New York City. The house occupies a parcel of less than one acre and is listed on both the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP reference No. 83001786) and the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (NYCL No. 0342).
History
Construction of the original structure dates to circa 1730, making it one of the earliest surviving dwellings on Staten Island. The earliest portion consists of a one‑and‑a‑half‑story stone core with a clapboard‑clad upper section, reflecting the Dutch Colonial building tradition of the period. In the 1840s the house underwent a substantial remodel in the Greek Revival style, a transformation that introduced a sweeping roof supported by seven box columns. Additional frame extensions were added to the rear of the house around 1900.
Architecture
The building exhibits a blend of architectural influences. Its foundational elements retain Dutch Colonial characteristics, while the 19th‑century alterations embody Greek Revival motifs, notably the prominent roof overhang and columned supports. The combination of stone, clapboard, and later frame additions illustrates the evolution of domestic architecture on Staten Island from the colonial era through the nineteenth century.
Significance and Designations
The Scott‑Edwards House is recognized for its architectural and historical importance:
- National Register of Historic Places – Listed on February 11 1983 for its representation of early colonial settlement patterns and later Greek Revival adaptations.
- New York City Landmark – Designated on August 24 1967, acknowledging the house’s contribution to the cultural heritage of Staten Island and its preservation of early building techniques.
Location
Coordinates: 40°37′43″ N, 74°7′26″ W (40.62861 °N, ‑74.12389 °W). The property lies within the Richmond County jurisdiction of New York State.
References
Information compiled from the United States National Register of Historic Places documentation and the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission records, as summarized in the Wikipedia entry for the Scott‑Edwards House.
