John Philip Sousa House facts for kids
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John Philip Sousa House
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Front cottage of Wildbank, 2008
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 Location in New York
Location in the United States
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| Location | 12 Hicks Lane, Sands Point, NY |
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| Area | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | A. B. Trowbridge |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000532 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | May 23, 1966 |
The John Philip Sousa House is a special historic home in Sands Point, New York. It's also known as Wildbank. This house was once the home of a famous American composer and bandleader, John Philip Sousa. He lived here from 1912 until he passed away in 1932. The house was built in 1907. Today, it's recognized as a National Historic Landmark, which means it's a very important historical place. It's still a private home, so you can't visit it inside.
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Wildbank: Sousa's Historic Home
The John Philip Sousa House sits on a hill. It overlooks Manhasset Bay on Long Island's North Shore. This area is part of North Hempstead. The house is quite large and has 2-1/2 stories. It's made of wood with a brown stucco outside. The roof is covered with red tiles.
The main part of the house has a gabled roof. This roof points north and south. A two-story section extends from the north end towards the east. There are porches along the west side of the main house. These porches look out over the bay. Another porch is on the south side of the wing.
Buildings on the Property
Besides the main house, there are other buildings on the property. You can find a stable and a carriage house. This L-shaped building is near Hicks Lane. It even has an apartment on its upper level. Closer to the water, there's a small teahouse.
History of the Wildbank House
The house was built in 1907. It was designed by Samuel Beck Parkman Trowbridge. He used it as his summer home. In 1915, the famous John Philip Sousa bought the property. It became his home until he died in 1932. During the time Sousa lived there, the property was known as "Wildbank."
John Philip Sousa was very important in music. He helped make wind ensembles and marching bands popular. He conducted the United States Marine Band. He also wrote hundreds of marches. Many of his marches are still played today by bands everywhere.
Images for kids
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The house in 1975
