Big Duck Ranch
United States historic place
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Big Duck Ranch, also known as the Maurer Duck Farm, is a historic ranch located in Flanders, in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States.
Location1012 NY 24
Flanders, New York
Flanders, New York
Coordinates40°54′26″N 72°37′21″W
Area11.3 acres (4.6 ha)
Built1937
Big Duck Ranch | |
The Big Duck Ranch, and its namesake duck | |
  Location within New York  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 1012 NY 24 Flanders, New York |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°54′26″N 72°37′21″W |
| Area | 11.3 acres (4.6 ha) |
| Built | 1937 |
| Architect | Maurer, Martin |
| NRHP reference No. | 08000866[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 12, 2008 |
| Designated NYSRHP | July 25, 2008 |
Description
It operated as a duck ranch and retail store that sold duck products from 1936 to 1984.[2]
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places and the New York State Register of Historic Places in 2008, as part of plans to build a heritage park, picnic area, museum, and rest stop.[2][1][3] The Big Duck Ranch hosts various events, such as historic car shows, and is open year-round.[4][5] The duck itself is not open to the public year-round.
