Bonheur (Centre Island, New York)

USA / New York / Oyster Bay / Centre Island, New York

Doctor Conrad Berens residence. A French Norman style cottage constructed circa 1930 on a six acre portion of the original brickyard purchased from Wetmore and Bullock.

Bonheur was the home of the renowned opthalmologist Dr. Conrad Berens and his family for over 30 years. A great clinician, author, organizer and teacher Dr. Berens played a prominent part in the development of key technologies and techniques on which modern opthalmology is based.

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The home was owned subsequently by McVicker Snow and his wife Edwina. Edwina Snow was for many years the Publisher of the Oyster Bay Guardian.
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Coordinates:   40°53'14"N   73°31'56"W
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