Explore Jericho through several historical and culinary perspectives. The Friends Meeting House combines a precise construction date with a later addition, while the Jericho Historic Preserve includes several historic houses. A local landmark designation and American cuisine round out the topics to consider when planning your trip.
Quaker Architecture and Building History
The Jericho Friends Meeting House was built in 1788 and designed by the well-known Quaker preacher Elias Hicks. A porch was added in 1818 to protect the two south doors. This identifies two distinct building phases: the construction of the meeting house and a later addition with a specific purpose. Those interested in architecture can consider both the design and the protective function of the addition.
The Jericho Friends Meeting is located at 6 Old Jericho Turnpike in Jericho, New York.
The Jericho Historic Preserve
The Jericho Historic Preserve is a 20-acre protected area established by the Nassau County Legislature in 1972. The Ketcham/McAllister House is part of it; the Malcolm House, also called the Jackson/Malcolm House, has been part of the Preserve since 2000. All the buildings in the Jericho Historic Preserve are original structures and have stood on their original foundations for more than 300 years. The historic houses are listed in the New York Register of Historic Places.
The dates refer to different events: 1972 marks the establishment of the protected area, while 2000 marks the start of the Malcolm House’s inclusion. The Preserve is on the north side of Jericho Turnpike, immediately east of Route 106.
Landmarks and Local History
The Maine Maid Inn is listed in Jericho as a designated landmark of the Town of Oyster Bay. It was dedicated on May 15, 2012. This date relates to the designation and is a separate historical reference point from the houses in the Preserve.
The Local History Collection and Archives of the Jericho Public Library offer another way to explore local history. Visitors are asked to make an appointment by phone in advance; the collection is on the second floor. This visit differs from visiting the historic buildings: the focus here is the local collection, and an appointment should be made by phone ahead of time.
American Cuisine at the Milleridge Inn
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho is home to one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the country and serves American cuisine. You should check the restaurant details again before your trip.
The dates play different roles in the timeline of Jericho: 1788 marks the construction of the Friends Meeting House, 1818 the later addition, 1972 the establishment of the Preserve, 2000 the inclusion of the Malcolm House, and May 15, 2012, the dedication of the Maine Maid Inn. This makes it possible to distinguish the building history, the development of the Preserve, and the landmark designation. When choosing a focus, you can weigh Quaker architecture, the houses in the Preserve, local history, and American cuisine.
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