And so the pursuit of history continues and what was common knowledge a century ago that was then lost to time has been rediscovered and shared here. How wonderful to see such interest and dedication that wasn't really actively sought until now. The Roslyn Landmarks Society is indeed making a noble effort at preservation at a zenith level of enthusiasm. This will long be looked at and referred to for decades to come. Every small piece of information is a piece of the history puzzle, if you have any do not think it may just be insignificant - share it.
I checked my files when I got home. The metal waterwheel was installed in 1917; the two concrete supports for the shaft are probably still in place. According to the records we had in the Nassau County Museum Division's holdings, the wooden wheel being worked on in the photos was built in the 1930s, and Charles Croft and Joseph Hagan were the craftsmen.
Will a new water wheel be installed for the restoration? I recognize it might not be used for power but your show. Hope so, I remember it running in the 1970s. The sound alone was great.
They are replacing the waterwheel and shaft that would have powered the gear pit and millstone above it. I think this was a WPA project but am not certain without checking.
The generator, installed around the time the concrete sheathing was put on the mill in 1916, was run by a metal waterwheel under the kitchen wing. The sluiceway was run over the spot where the old waterwheel was to drop its water under the kitchen wing. This ran a DC generator. The story is that it wasn't used too long -- one day there was a heavy run of water which turned the generator too quickly and it blew out the lights in the tea house!
A great find, John. It is now possible to continue a project Carol Clarke started to map and describe and picture the heart of Roslyn Village in the 19th Century and earlier. It may help with the approach to downtown business to know the full, early landscape of the business district.
Thank you so much for each of your comments. This is how Salem AME learns more about the rich history and heritage of the people who make up the church and the building that holds them. Join us for service on Sundays
Thank you for posting and for sharing all of this information. My father, James Francis Conlan, office was located at 55 Northern Boulevard, East Hills. He completed most of the plumbing and heating service when East Hills Estate was built. I also remember hearing about the “Mackey Estate.” My dad passed away in 1958 at the age of 57. I was 12 at the time but can remember accompanying him to his office and evening “estimate” calls in East Hills Estates. I enjoyed your article immensely. Thanks! clare conlan
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And so the pursuit of history continues and what was common knowledge a century ago that was then lost to time has been rediscovered and shared here. How wonderful to see such interest and dedication that wasn't really actively sought until now. The Roslyn Landmarks Society is indeed making a noble effort at preservation at a zenith level of enthusiasm. This will long be looked at and referred to for decades to come. Every small piece of information is a piece of the history puzzle, if you have any do not think it may just be insignificant - share it.
From News: Update: Another Harbor Hill Estate discovery: Remnants of the walls surrounding Clarence Mackay's dog kennels & cottages.
Fabulous. A real discovery.!!
From News: Update: Another Harbor Hill Estate discovery: Remnants of the walls surrounding Clarence Mackay's dog kennels & cottages.
I checked my files when I got home. The metal waterwheel was installed in 1917; the two concrete supports for the shaft are probably still in place. According to the records we had in the Nassau County Museum Division's holdings, the wooden wheel being worked on in the photos was built in the 1930s, and Charles Croft and Joseph Hagan were the craftsmen.
From News: Update: From the Roslyn Landmark Society Archives: Building a water wheel for the Roslyn Mill Tea House in 1942
Terry, thanks for the background information on the images. We will continue to research the history of the water wheel restoration.
Ned, our plans are to restore the water wheel to its original working order.
Enjoy,
Howard Kroplick
From News: Update: From the Roslyn Landmark Society Archives: Building a water wheel for the Roslyn Mill Tea House in 1942
Will a new water wheel be installed for the restoration? I recognize it might not be used for power but your show. Hope so, I remember it running in the 1970s. The sound alone was great.
From News: Update: From the Roslyn Landmark Society Archives: Building a water wheel for the Roslyn Mill Tea House in 1942
Great photos!
They are replacing the waterwheel and shaft that would have powered the gear pit and millstone above it. I think this was a WPA project but am not certain without checking.
The generator, installed around the time the concrete sheathing was put on the mill in 1916, was run by a metal waterwheel under the kitchen wing. The sluiceway was run over the spot where the old waterwheel was to drop its water under the kitchen wing. This ran a DC generator. The story is that it wasn't used too long -- one day there was a heavy run of water which turned the generator too quickly and it blew out the lights in the tea house!
From News: Update: From the Roslyn Landmark Society Archives: Building a water wheel for the Roslyn Mill Tea House in 1942
A great find, John. It is now possible to continue a project Carol Clarke started to map and describe and picture the heart of Roslyn Village in the 19th Century and earlier. It may help with the approach to downtown business to know the full, early landscape of the business district.
From News: From the Roslyn Landmark Society Archives: One of the earliest known photos of the Roslyn Grist Mill & Hicks' Saw Mill
Pastor Cineus: Thanks so much for your comment!
From Profiles: Salem AME Church
Thank you so much for each of your comments. This is how Salem AME learns more about the rich history and heritage of the people who make up the church and the building that holds them. Join us for service on Sundays
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Fantastic. Great info.
From Profiles: Samuel Adams Warner Cottage (The Chalet/Vienna)
My 3 x great grandfather was Dennis O'Leary, Clarence Mackay's coachman.
Mr. Mackay and some other estate owners to build St. Mary's Catholic Church, Roslyn Harbor.
From News: Documenting "The Great Wall of East Hills"- The one-mile drive to Clarence Mackay's Harbor Hill country home
Thank you for posting and for sharing all of this information. My father, James Francis Conlan, office was located at 55 Northern Boulevard, East Hills. He completed most of the plumbing and heating service when East Hills Estate was built. I also remember hearing about the “Mackey Estate.” My dad passed away in 1958 at the age of 57. I was 12 at the time but can remember accompanying him to his office and evening “estimate” calls in East Hills Estates. I enjoyed your article immensely. Thanks! clare conlan
From News: Documenting "The Great Wall of East Hills"- The one-mile drive to Clarence Mackay's Harbor Hill country home