Newtown - Old Debevoise House - Forest Hills

Old Debevoise House - (aka Charles Stehling House) the rear of the J. Debevoise House at the NE corner of Metropolitan Ave. and 71st Ave., on its second site. It was moved here about 1890 from the NE corner of Metropolitan Ave. and 72dn Ave. Owned by A. Hegeman 1852, Mrs. Hendrickson 1860 - 1873, and Debevoise circa 1890 and after. John Boss occupied the house in 1922. Note small outhouse at far left. The house was torn down in 1924.