Historic Site Data Sheet 

Unless indicated below, this is a transcript of the original survey form.  Corrections to obvious typographical and spelling errors have been made.  Corrections to factual errors, updates or comments on the information are enclosed in [square brackets].  Since most of the surveys were conducted in the late 1970's and early 1980's, much of the information reflects that time period. 

Archeological Site Inventory Form Gerard House (now destroyed) If checked, this is a Supplemental Form, not in the original surveys. Information in brackets [ ] is new or updated information (i.e., not on the original form) Images   «»   People   «»   . Other Documents Inventory Code: Br07.0-S   Prepared Date: 10/2/2008    Submitter Revised Date:  10/2/2008 Submitter Name: John Deitz Submitter Address: 7 Locust Rd.   Brookhaven, NY 11719 Organization:   Identification 1-Site Name:   Gerard House (now destroyed) 2a-County: Suffolk 2b-Town:   2c-Village: Hamlet of Brookhaven 3-Location: N/S South Country Rd. west of Beaverdam Creek North Side of South Country Rd., just west of Beaver Dam Creek Ownership   4a-Public Site   4b-Private Site 4-Present Owner:  Private housing development 5a-Address:        Historic and Architectural Importance «»     6- Description, Condition, Evidence of Site  The original Gerard Homestead existed on this site from the early 19th century to the early 20th century. «»   6a-Standing Ruins     6b-Cellar Hole with Walls     6c-Surface Traces Visible 6d-Walls Without Cellar Hole 6e-Under Cultivation   6f-Erosion 6g-Underwater 6h-No Visible Evidence 6i-Other Other:     7- Collection of Material from Site   7a- Surface Hunting By Whom:    Date:     7b-Testing By Whom:    Date:   7c-Excavation By Whom:    Date:    7d-None 7e-Present Repository of Materials       8- Prehistoric Cultural Affiliation or Date     9-Historical Documentation of Site The Gerard Residence is recorded on the 1858 Chace and 1873 Beers. A 1883 survey of the Andrews Farm, which incorporated the original Gerard homestead, shows the house. The structure is recorded on the 1888 Wendelken map. A photograph taken in 1890 shows the homestead in the background, identified as the old Gerard homestead. On a 1902 map, the house is identified as belong to C. Miller. «»     10- Possibility of Site Destruction or Disturbance This residence was destroyed sometime in the early 20th century. «»     11-Remarks «»     12- Map Location   [If an original form, the source map images were not reproducible.] 12a- 7 1/2 Minute Quad. Name:    12b- 15 Minute Quad. Name:    12c- U.S.G.S Coordinates:    12d- D.O.T. Coordinates:  (if known):    Other Maps:     13- Photographs       Supplemental Material «»     Prepared By:   John Deitz

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16 Dec 2008