Long Beach Home Nominated for Historic Recognition

An historic Long Beach home has been nominated to be included on the Register of Historic Places.

Cobble Villa, a Mediterranean-style home on the northern side of Long Beach, was built in 1912. It reportedly served as inspiration for developer and politician William Reynolds to make Long Beach a wealthy resort community.

The home at 657 Laurelton Boulevard is believed to be the only one of its kind left from the original design concept, which is a copy of a home in Sandringham, England.

The home has changed over the years, with a horse carriage archway being transformed into a garage space for a car. However, the concrete stucco has stood the test of time since it was first built.

Read more about the home here.

Cobble Villa is one of 22 properties and districts nominated by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation. Once approved, the spots will be entered into the National Register of Historic Places.

Photo: City of Long Beach/Long Beach Historical Society

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