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Dimon Family Farmhouse, Slated for Demolition, Preserved Through a 'Model' Solution

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The Dimon Farmhouse in Water Mill. KITTY MERRILL

The Dimon Farmhouse in Water Mill. KITTY MERRILL

A photo of the Dimon Farmhouse and barns, circa 1900 to 1920. COURTESY CHRIS DIMON AND DIMON FAMILY

A photo of the Dimon Farmhouse and barns, circa 1900 to 1920. COURTESY CHRIS DIMON AND DIMON FAMILY

An 1873 map shows the Dimon property highlighted in yellow. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN

An 1873 map shows the Dimon property highlighted in yellow. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON TOWN

The Dimon Farm on Flying Point Road in Water Mill, circa 1900 to 1920. COURTESY CHRIS DIMON AND THE DIMON FAMILY

The Dimon Farm on Flying Point Road in Water Mill, circa 1900 to 1920. COURTESY CHRIS DIMON AND THE DIMON FAMILY

Kitty Merrill on Jan 11, 2023
An 1800s farmhouse in Water Mill, originally slated for demolition, will be preserved, thanks to a collaboration between a developer and the Town of Southampton. On January 10, the Town... more

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