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A Property and House Overlooking the Bay in Shinnecock Hills Sparks Debate About What Deserves Protection and Preservation, and Why

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From left, Tela Troge, John v.H. Halsey and Denise Silva-Dennis at an abandoned house in Shinnecock Hills currently being considered for landmark status by Southampton Town. The Peconic Land Trust owns the land and is co-managing it with the Shinnecock-led Niamuck Land Trust. Both groups want the house removed from the site, which is an ancient Shinnecock burial ground — but some residents are hoping to relocate the home, which was originally built more than 100 years ago and had undergone extensive renovation before being abandoned during a bankruptcy proceeding. DANA SHAW

From left, Tela Troge, John v.H. Halsey and Denise Silva-Dennis at an abandoned house in Shinnecock Hills currently being considered for landmark status by Southampton Town. The Peconic Land Trust owns the land and is co-managing it with the Shinnecock-led Niamuck Land Trust. Both groups want the house removed from the site, which is an ancient Shinnecock burial ground — but some residents are hoping to relocate the home, which was originally built more than 100 years ago and had undergone extensive renovation before being abandoned during a bankruptcy proceeding. DANA SHAW

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authorCailin Riley on Jun 7, 2024
Nearly three years ago, Tela Troge had an experience she says she will never forget. She accompanied a group of elders and fellow members of the Shinnecock Nation to an... more

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