Cornell-Van Nostrand House
Also known as: Schumacher House
Why it's listed
Set within Clinton G. Martin Park in New Hyde Park, this two-story wood-frame farmhouse reflects more than a century of growth on Long Island. It began with an early-nineteenth century core, originally one and a half stories and later raised to two, and gained two mid-nineteenth century sections and a circa 1920 addition, forming a T-shaped plan with telescoping rooflines. Inside, Federal, Greek Revival, Gothic-style and Colonial Revival details mark each building phase, and framing in the attic and basement confirms the different construction dates. The house originally stood about half a mile west on land later taken by the Sperry Corporation. In 1952 it was moved in one piece by truck to save it from demolition, and it now faces west rather than south. Aluminum siding is being removed to reveal clapboard beneath. Long vacancy has left it in poor condition, but the interior remains largely intact. It was listed as a representative New England-style Long Island farmhouse.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues significance under Criterion C as an example of a vernacular New England-style Long Island farmhouse, built in distinct phases and enlarged with telescoping additions. Surviving interior and framing details show its evolution from the early nineteenth to the early twentieth century. It remains representative of farmhouses once common in Nassau County despite its relocation.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 07000863, listed August 28, 2007. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | New Hyde Park Rd. and Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park |
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| County | Nassau County |
| Listed | August 28, 2007 |
| Reference number | 07000863 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1800-1952 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival; Colonial Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in poor condition from long-term vacancy and deferred maintenance; windows are boarded up, and the Town of North Hempstead plans to stabilize it as a first step toward rehabilitation. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.75939, -73.68703 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 07000863.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5171494
- This listing as JSON
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