Dutch Colonial Revival houses are characterized by their gambrel roofs, a detail borrowed from historic Dutch Colonial architecture. Other details such as pilasters and decorative window and door crowns are borrowed from historic Georgian and Federal architecture.
Creamy yellow siding and traditional Colonial shutters make this Dutch Colonial Revival home appear cheery and comfortable. The home's history, however, is horrific. Six members of the DeFeo family were murdered here. A year later, George and Kathy Lutz moved in and began to report paranormal activity. Their observations became the subject of the popular movie and best-selling novel The Amityville Horror (compare prices).
The Amityville Horror house is located on Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York.
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