Boyd's
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map of Amityville from 1925 showing the location of Boyd's
New York Amsterdam News story about a party at Mrs. Boyd's home, from May 18, 1932
New York Age news article about Mary Boyd completing her hairdressing course and holding a party at her Banbury Court home, from April 17, 1943
Lindenhurst Star story about Mary Boyd appling to renew the business permit for Boyd's, from March 28, 1952
Mississippi Sun Herald article about the death of Eldred M. Boyd, husband of Mary R. Boyd, from February 15, 1958
Known Name(s)
Boyd's
Address
21 Banbury Court Amityville, NY 11701
Establishment Type(s)
Beauty Parlor
Physical Status
Extant
Description
Single-story structure with a parged concrete foundation and vinyl siding. Short walkway leads to a set of brick stairs up to the front door of enclosed porch. Pairs of one-over-one sash windows flank the front door. Pair of short 1-over-1 sash windows under gable roof, which has asphalt shingles.
Detailed History
The building is listed on a 1925 Sanborn map of the town as a single-story, frame dwelling, and it is still standing today. It was operated as a beauty parlor, probably located within the home, by Mary Rainey Boyd, during the period it was listed in the Green Book.
