Lake–Tysen House
farmhouse in Staten Island, New York
The Lake–Tysen House is a spacious farmhouse with Dutch and Flemish architectural details. It was built by Joseph Guyon on his farmstead in Oakwood, Staten Island, New York, United States. Most of its original interior woodwork, including both Georgian and Federal styles of paneling remains intact. Based on the style and proportions of the house, it would be considered a middle-to-upper-class dwelling. The Lake family owned several slaves, who may have been housed in the rooms above the kitchen. The building was acquired by Historic Richmond Town, a living history museum, in 1962, and transported from Oakwood during July 9–12, 1962. The building was restored before it was opened to the public in October 1963. Full restoration was completed in the 1970s.
Construction
The main portion of the house was built circa 1740, while the kitchen addition was rebuilt circa 1820.
The building was constructed from a wood frame, using the bent system.
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