William T. Brigham, Sr. House13 Winthrop Road
Shelter Island, N.Y.
Year Built: before 1909
Year Demolished: 1960sThis house was owned by William Theodore Brigham (Charles’ brother) and then William son William Theodore Brigham, Jr. Charles used this as his summer home until he moved here permanently in 1922. In 1923, Charles designed renovations to the former studio, making it into a house likely for him own use. This house has been demolished.
During the Brigham family’s tenure, this property was known as Harbor Villa. Later, the property was purchased by a Judge Caldwell who owned the property until 1954. In that year, it was purchased by Mary Franzoni who operated the property as the Offshore Club.
References• Shelter Island Historical Society
• Walter Brigham, grand nephew of architect Charles Brigham.
• Visual evaluation by David J. Russo
• The County [Suffolk, N.Y.] Review, May 4, 1923, p. 21.
Images
Courtesy, Shelter Island Historical Society
Courtesy, Shelter Island Historical Society
Courtesy, Shelter Island Historical Society
Studio on right, courtesy, Shelter Island Historical Society
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