Good luck and best wishes. Im sure you will do a great job renewing the feeling of both restaurants and will be a welcome addition to Roslyn. Diane & Bruce
In 1940, the mansion and eight acres were sold by the Rosenbaum family to Dr. Louis S. Bardoly for use as a hospital. Several acres of the property were sold in 1945, which would be developed into the garden apartments on Edwards Street.
Dr. Louis S. Bardoly (1894-1969) was a native of Hungary and emigrated to the United States in the 1920s. He had a medical practice in Cleveland, Ohio before coming to Roslyn. He also wrote and produced several Broadway plays including Case History (1938), Strange Story (1956), The Magnificent Hugo (1961) and The Sunday Man (1964).
After purchasing Belrose and eight acres in December 1940, public hearings were held concerning the hospital for almost six years. Dr. Bardoly finally opened the 50-bed and 12-bassinet general hospital on September 7, 1946. In 1950, the hospital was modernized with a $250,000 addition.
Marianne McMahon, are you related to the late John McMahon, RHS '65? If so, I send you my greetings and love. John was one of the best-liked people I ever knew. I never saw him without a smile on his face. He was a proud member of The Roslyn Volunteer Fire Department, and if I'm not mistaken, he lived in The Heights, but was a member of Roslyn Hook and Ladder Company #1 in the Village.
As for the Hospital on Warner Avenue, in the 1950's and 1960's it was Roslyn Park Hospital, and it was owned by the evil Dr. Bardoli. I know this because my mother was the Head Nurse there for a period and I was a patient there around 1959. The place was known as an abortion mill under Dr. Bardoli.
The only place in Roslyn we ever thought to be haunted was the then abandoned house on Railroad Avenue, between the train station (when it was at Station Plaza, across from Adelsteins and then The Plaza) and the railroad trestle that crossed Roslyn Road.
This was very interesting. Just a few comments: There seems to be a lot more mills listed for Plandome than would be possible; it's a fairly small area. Then getting over to Glen Cove, I see only one mill listed; I had heard there were maybe five in that area. And finally I see no mention of a mill in Oyster Bay. I purchased a genealogy book about the descendants of one Abraham Ailling (Allen) of Oyster Bay who built a mill there, about 1700 (about the time my ancestor, Henry Allen, got involved with the mill in Great Neck.) I've read some speculation that Henry and Abraham were brothers but never found a confirmation. A few generations past Abraham one of his descendants became a Mormon, became a enthusiastic polygamist and had a whole flock of kids, so the genealogy is rather involved. By the early 20th century another descendant had become a professor at Columbia and had two daughters that never married and retired to Florida, where they published this genealogy that I purchased about 30 years ago.
Hi Melinda, I lived at 225 Salem Rd, four streets away from Magnolia. Our house was the third Strathmore house and we bought it in 1947 for $17,500. I spend many days playing on the old Mackay Estate before it became Country Estates. Our house backed onto Harbor Hill Rd., so we got to watch the huge cats building the sump on Harbor Hill Rd. When it was finished, we would sled or toboggan down that monster and at the bottom, we'd be propelled up the hill opposite the huge hill. Quite a rush.
Hendrik Onderdonk is my direct ancestor, and I made a special trip to Roselyn to visit Washington Manor and have lunch there with my family. They let me explore the whole building. Now I just ahve to figure out how to visit again, and have a great steak at Hendrik's tavern. Looks like great food! for those interested and/or connected to this one, there is also the Onderdonk van der Ende homestead, kept as a museum and event site in Queens, and the Tredwell Mansion on lower 5th Avenue. Seabury Tredwell was also a direct descendent of Hendrik.
The cottage is now in totally disgraceful condition. It should be used for artist and or writers residencies. Nassau County spends a fortune on signs with elected officials names on them and totally disregards the architectural and cultural treasures it should be stewarding. Nassau has an enduring legacy of neglect and shortsightedness.
I hope that when Pietros opens it has more charm and class than the initial tables and decor shows. Right now it looks like the vibe is Pizzeria. Too bad if that is what it turns out to be. I am originally from Brooklyn -many years ago and a really excellent authentic Italian restaurant would be very welcome.
I hope that when Pietros opens it has more charm and class than the initial tables and decor shows. Right now it looks like the vibe is Pizzeria. Too bad if that is what it turns out to be. I am originally from Brooklyn -many years ago and a really excellent authentic Italian restaurant would be very welcome.
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Good luck and best wishes. Im sure you will do a great job renewing the feeling of both restaurants and will be a welcome addition to Roslyn. Diane & Bruce
From News: Roslyn Italian restaurant Pietro's had its grand opening on Thursday. Check it out.
Roslyn Park Hospital (1946-1960)
In 1940, the mansion and eight acres were sold by the Rosenbaum family to Dr. Louis S. Bardoly for use as a hospital. Several acres of the property were sold in 1945, which would be developed into the garden apartments on Edwards Street.
Dr. Louis S. Bardoly (1894-1969) was a native of Hungary and emigrated to the United States in the 1920s. He had a medical practice in Cleveland, Ohio before coming to Roslyn. He also wrote and produced several Broadway plays including Case History (1938), Strange Story (1956), The Magnificent Hugo (1961) and The Sunday Man (1964).
After purchasing Belrose and eight acres in December 1940, public hearings were held concerning the hospital for almost six years. Dr. Bardoly finally opened the 50-bed and 12-bassinet general hospital on September 7, 1946. In 1950, the hospital was modernized with a $250,000 addition.
From Profiles: Harbor Hill Water Tower
Marianne McMahon, are you related to the late John McMahon, RHS '65? If so, I send you my greetings and love. John was one of the best-liked people I ever knew. I never saw him without a smile on his face. He was a proud member of The Roslyn Volunteer Fire Department, and if I'm not mistaken, he lived in The Heights, but was a member of Roslyn Hook and Ladder Company #1 in the Village.
As for the Hospital on Warner Avenue, in the 1950's and 1960's it was Roslyn Park Hospital, and it was owned by the evil Dr. Bardoli. I know this because my mother was the Head Nurse there for a period and I was a patient there around 1959. The place was known as an abortion mill under Dr. Bardoli.
The only place in Roslyn we ever thought to be haunted was the then abandoned house on Railroad Avenue, between the train station (when it was at Station Plaza, across from Adelsteins and then The Plaza) and the railroad trestle that crossed Roslyn Road.
Sincerely,
Ken Merena, RHS '66
From Profiles: Harbor Hill Water Tower
This was very interesting. Just a few comments: There seems to be a lot more mills listed for Plandome than would be possible; it's a fairly small area. Then getting over to Glen Cove, I see only one mill listed; I had heard there were maybe five in that area. And finally I see no mention of a mill in Oyster Bay. I purchased a genealogy book about the descendants of one Abraham Ailling (Allen) of Oyster Bay who built a mill there, about 1700 (about the time my ancestor, Henry Allen, got involved with the mill in Great Neck.) I've read some speculation that Henry and Abraham were brothers but never found a confirmation. A few generations past Abraham one of his descendants became a Mormon, became a enthusiastic polygamist and had a whole flock of kids, so the genealogy is rather involved. By the early 20th century another descendant had become a professor at Columbia and had two daughters that never married and retired to Florida, where they published this genealogy that I purchased about 30 years ago.
From News: Nassau Historical Journal Fall 1942: The Mills of Nassau County by A.N. Nostrand et al
Hi Melinda, I lived at 225 Salem Rd, four streets away from Magnolia. Our house was the third Strathmore house and we bought it in 1947 for $17,500. I spend many days playing on the old Mackay Estate before it became Country Estates. Our house backed onto Harbor Hill Rd., so we got to watch the huge cats building the sump on Harbor Hill Rd. When it was finished, we would sled or toboggan down that monster and at the bottom, we'd be propelled up the hill opposite the huge hill. Quite a rush.
From Profiles: Circular House
Hendrik Onderdonk is my direct ancestor, and I made a special trip to Roselyn to visit Washington Manor and have lunch there with my family. They let me explore the whole building. Now I just ahve to figure out how to visit again, and have a great steak at Hendrik's tavern. Looks like great food! for those interested and/or connected to this one, there is also the Onderdonk van der Ende homestead, kept as a museum and event site in Queens, and the Tredwell Mansion on lower 5th Avenue. Seabury Tredwell was also a direct descendent of Hendrik.
From Profiles: Pine-Onderdonk-Bogart House (Hendrick's Tavern)
Thrilling to see this and having lived here with our family.
From News: 1957 Sales Brochure for Country Estates "in the fabulous estate area of the North Shore"
Yes, we plan to.
From News: Why Restore the Historic Roslyn Grist Mill? The national significance of this historic building
Will you restore the milling machinery?
From News: Why Restore the Historic Roslyn Grist Mill? The national significance of this historic building
The cottage is now in totally disgraceful condition. It should be used for artist and or writers residencies. Nassau County spends a fortune on signs with elected officials names on them and totally disregards the architectural and cultural treasures it should be stewarding. Nassau has an enduring legacy of neglect and shortsightedness.
From Profiles: Jerusha Dewey Cottage
I hope that when Pietros opens it has more charm and class than the initial tables and decor shows. Right now it looks like the vibe is Pizzeria. Too bad if that is what it turns out to be. I am originally from Brooklyn -many years ago and a really excellent authentic Italian restaurant would be very welcome.
From News: Roslyn Italian restaurant Pietro's had its grand opening on Thursday. Check it out.
I hope that when Pietros opens it has more charm and class than the initial tables and decor shows. Right now it looks like the vibe is Pizzeria. Too bad if that is what it turns out to be. I am originally from Brooklyn -many years ago and a really excellent authentic Italian restaurant would be very welcome.
From News: Roslyn Italian restaurant Pietro's had its grand opening on Thursday. Check it out.