Robert Beattie was many things: an architect, a designer of iconic public buildings on Long Island, and a decorated World War II veteran. As an architect, Beattie’s specialty was mid-century modern architecture.
Working with clean lines, natural light, and an appreciation of the surrounding landscape, he designed many iconic buildings on Long Island including MacArthur Airport terminal in Islip, the core buildings of Suffolk County Community College’s Ammerman Campus, and St. Lawrence Church in Sayville, NY.
In this episode of the Long Island History Project podcast Richard Beattie discusses his father’s work and legacy, proving an audio tour of his works and the details pf his life.
Robert Beattie (1927-2010) was awarded a Silver Star as an Alamo Scout in the Philippines during the war. He got a start in architecture with the firm Shreve, Lamb & Harmon in New York City, before partnering in his own firm, Dobecki & Beattie, and embarking on his storied career on Long Island.
Also discussed is the changing architectural landscape of Long Island in the 1960s, the Beattie family’s connections to Oakdale, and more.
You can listen to the episode here.
The Long Island History Project is an independent podcast featuring stories and interviews with people passionate about Long Island history. It is hosted by academic librarian Chris Kretz.
Illustration: The mid-century modern Church of St. Lawrence the Martyr in Sayville, Long Island, designed by Robert Beattie.
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