Long Island Traditions

Sayville Architectural Survey

259 Foster Avenue

Foster Avenue

Building Address: 259 Foster Avenue

Section / Block / Lot:

Surveyor’s Name: Jackie Peu-Duvallon

Survey Date: January / February 2004

Building Type: House

Owner’s Name:

Building Name: N/A

Date of Construction: ca. 1920

Architect:

Building Dimensions:

No. of Floors: 2

Decorative Features:

Siding Material(s): Wood shingle

Roof Style: Eave front gable end

Roofing Material(s): Asphalt shingle

Foundation: Concrete block

Window Style(s): 1/1 replacement

No. of Entrances and Placement: One front door on the east elevation

Chimneys and Placement: One interior brick chimney on the north side.

Condition: Good

Architectural Integrity: Moderate. The over all appearance of the house is likely as it was fist constructed, except that windows and original roofing material have been replaced, and the porch has been enclosed.

Architectural Style: Bungalow

Description:
This two story bungalow has a prominent eave front gable end roof with a wide shed dormer. Built of frame construction, the house is clad in wood shingle and asphalt roofing. Its front door is centrally placed within what was likely originally an integrated porch, which has since been enclosed. The windows are one-over-one double hung replacements, and the interior brick chimney is located at the north gable end of the house.