Jericho: Discover Historic Sites

When looking for a hotel in Jericho, you can get a sense of the destination through specific historic sites and local topics: the Jericho Friends Meeting House, the Historic Preserve, the library’s Local History Collection, and the Milleridge Inn each offer a different point of interest. The following information provides context for these topics and includes a practical note about visiting the archives.

The Jericho Friends Meeting House

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 southern doors. The dates mark two different phases of construction: first the building of the meeting house, then, three decades later, the addition with its specifically stated purpose. Anyone interested in the building’s architecture can thus learn not only its year of construction, but also about a specific later alteration.

The Jericho Historic Preserve

The Jericho Historic Preserve is a 20-acre protected area established in 1972 by the Nassau County Legislature. It is on the north side of Jericho Turnpike, immediately east of Route 106. The Ketcham/McAllister House is part of the preserve. The Malcolm House, also called the Jackson/Malcolm House, has been part of it since 2000. All buildings in the preserve are original structures and have stood on their original foundations for more than 300 years; the historic houses are also listed in the New York Register of Historic Places.

The year 1972 refers to the establishment of the preserve, while the figure of more than 300 years refers to the buildings’ original foundations. The creation of the protected area and the older building history thus represent distinct time periods.

Landmarks and historical context

The Maine Maid Inn is listed in Jericho as a designated landmark of the Town of Oyster Bay; the designation was made on May 15, 2012. When considering its historical status, it is useful to distinguish this Town landmark designation from the listing of the Jericho Historic Preserve houses in the New York Register of Historic Places: the two references concern different registers or designations.

Visiting the archives and local dining

The Local History Collection and Archives of the Jericho Public Library is on the second floor. Visitors are asked to make an appointment by phone in advance. Plan to call before your visit and take into account that the collection is on the second floor.

The Milleridge Inn in Jericho is home to one of the country’s oldest continuously operating restaurants and serves American cuisine. As a restaurant, it adds a dining option to the historic sites. Check the Milleridge Inn’s current operating information before your trip.

Address of the Jericho Friends Meeting

The Jericho Friends Meeting is located at 6 Old Jericho Turnpike in Jericho, New York.

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