Felix, Pauline, House
historic place
The Pauline Felix House is a historic home located in Long Beach, Nassau County, New York. This residence was constructed in 1909. It stands as a 2.5-story Italian Renaissance-style building, characterized by its stucco exterior and a distinctive clay tile hipped roof. The facade features a portico supported by six evenly spaced square posts. Pauline Felix, a milliner, was the first owner, purchasing the home in 1908 for $25,000. Her acquisition was notable for a single woman during that era. This house was among the initial homes built in Long Beach, adhering to Senator Reynolds' vision for the area, which included designs resembling Mediterranean villas. The Pauline Felix House was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. More recently, Marty and Richard Ross acquired the home around 1991 and undertook its restoration, preserving its historical character. This site is significant as an early example of Long Beach's planned architectural development and for representing early female homeownership in the community.