The Big Duck
Big Duck
A duck-shaped farm stand built in 1931, which gave rise to the term 'duck architecture' and is a classic roadside photo stop on Long Island.
The Big Duck stands beside Route 24 in Flanders, in the town of Southampton. It was built in 1931 by a duck farmer as a store for selling ducks and duck eggs. The reinforced-concrete duck is about 6 metres tall, with eyes made from Ford Model T taillights. Architectural theorist Robert Venturi used it as an example when proposing the concept of 'duck architecture,' and it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The interior is a small gift shop, and visiting is free. It is a good stop for photos on the way from New York City to the Hamptons.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Dec, 10:00–17:00 (exterior open all day)
Nearby sights
- Westhampton Beach
- North Fork Wine Country
- Southampton Village
- Coopers Beach
- Parrish Art Museum
- Shelter Island
- Greenport
- Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum