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Built in 1922 in the Colonial Revival style, the Bates House is nestled within the scenic Frank Melville Memorial Park in historic Setauket. The Bates House was conceived, planned, and built by Jennie MacConnell Melville, wife of Frank Melville, and their son, Ward Melville. Once a private residence, the house retains the warmth and character of an elegant country home—offering a distinctive alternative to the traditional banquet hall.