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
I went to Division Ave HS in Levittown and ran against Roslyn and Joe Galano at the ANG site in 1969. The course was by far the toughest I ran in in 4 years of XC. Going up the big hill for the second time was a killer. Roslyn was our conference rival. We beat them in the dual meet and Division went on to win the NYS championship in 69 and again in 70. Roslyn was a good team and our coach Howie Pivnick had a lot of respect for them and Joe Galano. Pivnick took us up to Roslyn the week before the dual meet so we could work out on the course and know what to expect- it worked.
BRAVO! Preservation is alive and well on long island if you look for it and have caring people who are sincere about what "happened then" so future generations can embrace that heritage. Having been involved in many decades of the research and preservation and sharing of local as well as automotive history , seeing this brings great joy and should be an inspiration to all communities to take action while they still can! With utmost respect and thanks.
WEG
Comments
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
From Profiles: Salem AME Church
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
I went to Division Ave HS in Levittown and ran against Roslyn and Joe Galano at the ANG site in 1969. The course was by far the toughest I ran in in 4 years of XC. Going up the big hill for the second time was a killer. Roslyn was our conference rival. We beat them in the dual meet and Division went on to win the NYS championship in 69 and again in 70. Roslyn was a good team and our coach Howie Pivnick had a lot of respect for them and Joe Galano. Pivnick took us up to Roslyn the week before the dual meet so we could work out on the course and know what to expect- it worked.
From Profiles: Roslyn Air National Guard Station
I’m generally familiar with Roslyn, but had no idea there was a pool behind the Gate Lodge. Really neat they used it as a skate park.
From News: Skateboarders bid farewell to the world-famous unauthorized "park" at the Country Estates Swim Club pool
BRAVO! Preservation is alive and well on long island if you look for it and have caring people who are sincere about what "happened then" so future generations can embrace that heritage. Having been involved in many decades of the research and preservation and sharing of local as well as automotive history , seeing this brings great joy and should be an inspiration to all communities to take action while they still can! With utmost respect and thanks.
WEG
From News: Update: Restoration of the historic Mackay Estate Gate Lodge continues with clearing of the entrance
From Curator63
Corner of Bryant & Skillman, opposite antique store..on the approach to the Viaduct
From News: Mystery Foto #8 Solved: General Elijah Ward Memorial Horse Trough - The first public monument in the Village of Roslyn
Watering hole for horses?
From News: Mystery Foto #8 Solved: General Elijah Ward Memorial Horse Trough - The first public monument in the Village of Roslyn
It’s the horse trough on the triangle of land in front of harbor view shops at skillman.
From News: Mystery Foto #8 Solved: General Elijah Ward Memorial Horse Trough - The first public monument in the Village of Roslyn