Burr, Carll, Jr., House
Why it's listed
Known locally as the "Bride's House," this two and one-half story residence at 293 Burr Road in Commack was built around 1895 by Carll Burr, Jr., for his wife. It has shingle and clapboard walls, a sweeping gable roof with broad eaves on Stick style brackets, and a three-story tent-roofed tower at the southeast corner. A wrap-around verandah with porte-cochère carries scrollsawn and lattice-like supports. The house blends Shingle, Stick and Queen Anne details and survives virtually unaltered, making it one of the best picturesque dwellings of its period in Huntington. It also reflects the Burr family, early Commack settlers who gained prominence as horse trainers and breeders. Carll Burr, Jr. continued the family business and served in the state assembly and later as state senator. His family lived here only briefly before moving to the Hubbs-Burr House. A one-story shingle shed from about 1895 stands at the rear and contributes to the setting.
Significance in brief: It is an intact representative example of a late nineteenth century picturesque eclectic dwelling in Huntington, combining Shingle, Stick and Queen Anne details. It is also historically tied to the locally prominent Burr family of horse trainers and breeders. It is known locally as the "Bride's House" and remains virtually unaltered.
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 85002503, listed September 26, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 293 Burr Rd., Commack |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Listed | September 26, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002503 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect unknown; builder unknown (built for Carll Burr, Jr.) |
| Architectural style | Late nineteenth century picturesque eclectic (Shingle, Stick and Queen Anne elements) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a residence; condition rated good, with no known threats. Interior accessible by appointment only. |
| Acreage | 4 |
| Coordinates | 40.85125, -73.30135 (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.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 85002503.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5041427
- This listing as JSON
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