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Jack Hutchinson identified the mystery picture saying, "It's the store that just opened recently. It's located on the north side of East Main Street across from the First Presbyterian Church. The building nearby was Dr. Chase's dental office and further west is the Doubleday Senior Center.

Stuart Keill, the warden of Christ Church gave a complete answer to the mystery photograph of the building next to their parish hall.

"It is a historic building and a Town of Oyster Bay landmark. The sign put up by the Oyster Bay Preservation Group says 1752.

"It is the old/former Wilson House built in the 18th century. It was recently bought by an antique dealer and was fixed up nicely. It was bought from the church. They were not in a position to restore it as a landmark and put it on the market. The current owner, the antique dealer has let it to a massage therapist. The antique dealer has done a lot of work to the façade," he said.

Mr. Keill, said the building has an interesting history. ... Mr. Wilson used to make barrels in Oyster Bay. He said that Christ Church had restored their historic parsonage and church. He added, "We will try to do more work on the grounds to make it a 'Service Campus' with the Oyster Bay Library, Doubleday Babcock Senior Center and us in the middle."

Peter Palczewski, a student at the Vernon School said the mystery picture is a building near Christ Church. When asked what his favorite subject was he first said, "recess" and then recouped with "social studies," a good choice!

Belle Santora called to say the picture was the antique shop near the Doubleday Babcock Senior Center and next to Christ Church.

The Antique Shop is located at 53 East Main St. The owner listed on the sign is "M. Rumphius, antiques, home décor."

Florence Martin called to identify the mystery picture from March 23. A new resident, she sees the corner as she rides on the bus to the Doubleday Babcock Senior Center. She has been in Oyster Bay for a year, living with her daughter Janis Romano. "I had to be different," she said, of the spelling of her daughter's name.

Beatrice Cardinale also called and said it was the intersection of Lexington Avenue, South Street, Berry Hill Road where the old Hess Station is located and the new statue of Theodore Roosevelt.

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