Crest, The
Also known as: Robinson House; Hasbrouk-DeLamater House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1902 on a hilltop in Asharoken, on Long Island's North Shore, The Crest is a large Tudor-style summer house designed by architect Harry E. Donnell. Oakley R. DeLamater built it as a wedding gift for his wife, Elizabeth Hasbrouk. He was the son of Cornelius DeLamater, whose New York iron works supplied machinery for the Civil War ironclad Monitor. The house has five fireplaces, eight original bedrooms, a servants' wing, Tudor gables, cypress trim, cedar shake shingles and hardwood floors. Its site once covered 37 acres with water views on three sides. The Great Depression cost the family the estate in the 1930s, and later owners subdivided the land to about five acres. A three-bay garage is the main addition. After years of neglect, restorations in 1993 and again in 2006-2007 repaired plaster, hardware, floors and grounds. The house is listed for its architecture, its association with the DeLamater family and its largely intact historic character.
Significance in brief: The house was built as a wedding gift for Oakley DeLamater's wife, Elizabeth Hasbrouk, and belongs to the estate holdings of the DeLamater family, whose Iron Works helped build the Civil War ironclad Monitor. It is one of two DeLamater family houses in the Eaton's Neck and Asharoken area, the other being the Delamater-Bevin House. It also retains much of its original design and materials after restoration.
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 100008117, listed October 3, 2007. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 563 Asharoken Ave., Huntington |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Listed | October 3, 2007 |
| Reference number | 100008117 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Harry E. Donnell (architect) |
| Architectural style | Tudor mansion with Tudor gables, half timbering and a shingled exterior |
| Areas of significance | Community Planning and Development, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Restored in 2006-2007 and in use as a private residence; state staff verified it still meets eligibility criteria. |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 100008117.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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