House at 226 West Penn Street
historic place
Welcome to 226 West Penn Street in Long Beach, New York. This historic place, located in Nassau County, was constructed in 1909. It presents as a two-story American Craftsman and bungalow style residence. The exterior features stucco, complemented by a clay tile hipped roof. A distinctive architectural element is its large stucco colonnaded wraparound porch, supported by eight thick columns. An early 20th-century garage also stands on the property. Since 1997, this house has served as the home of the Long Beach Historical Museum. It was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. The house at 226 West Penn Street is historically significant as an example of early 20th-century architecture in Long Beach and for its ongoing role in preserving the community's history through the Long Beach Historical Museum.