Rogers, John, House
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Known locally as "Five Gates," this house at 627 Half Hollow Road in Huntington was built in 1732 by John Rogers on 257 acres originally granted to him in 1706 by Queen Anne of England. The name comes from five gates that once led to grazing areas on the property. The dwelling is a one and one-half story timber-framed house with dark weathered shingles, a saltbox profile, a gabled roof and a central chimney. Its five-bay facade has six-over-six sash windows, and the central entrance has a restrained Federal style cornice, slender pilasters and corner blocks. A square water tower with a flared base is attached at the rear. Inside, the original central hall plan, moldings, fireplaces, corner cupboards and period hardware survive. Within Huntington, it stands out for its size, symmetrical facade and well-crafted details, and it is one of the oldest and most intact properties from the early settlement of the Half Hollow Hills area.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it one of the largest and most stylish examples of early settlement period architecture in the town of Huntington. It is also described as one of the oldest, most intact properties tied to the settlement and early growth of Half Hollow Hills. It has stayed relatively unaltered and keeps its original plan and detailing.
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 85002572, listed September 26, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 627 Half Hollow Rd., Huntington |
|---|---|
| County | Suffolk County |
| Listed | September 26, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85002572 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | John Rogers (builder) |
| Architectural style | Early settlement period (saltbox form) with a restrained Federal style entrance |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as excellent; use remains a residence, with the original site intact and no known threats. |
| Acreage | 1.2 |
| Coordinates | 40.78840, -73.34669 (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 85002572.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6255445
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.