Now called Vienna of Roslyn. Was The Chalet for decades. Photographer was across Railroad avenue near the train tracks. Original owner was Clarence Mackay, I believe
Howard, The stone used to construct the Harbor Hill Water tower was not local stone. They came from the demolition of the old reservoir that was located at Fifth Ave. and 42nd St. in the City, where the library is located today.
Remaining section of Harbor Hill estate driveway. Looks very similar to the stone construction of the Mackay water tower. A known section is behind houses at Redwood Dr.
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Now called Vienna of Roslyn. Was The Chalet for decades. Photographer was across Railroad avenue near the train tracks. Original owner was Clarence Mackay, I believe
From News: Roslyn Landmark Society Monday Mystery Foto #5 Solved: A 1920 view of a Samuel Adams Warner Cottage (The Chalet/Vienna)
This is The Chalet! Taken from the direction of the LIRR. I don’t know the rest!
From News: Roslyn Landmark Society Monday Mystery Foto #5 Solved: A 1920 view of a Samuel Adams Warner Cottage (The Chalet/Vienna)
Sorry to see so many errors, particularly regarding the County's involvement with the mill.
From News: Roslyn News, February 2, 2022: Roslyn Grist Mill: A Witness to History by Joseph Scotchie
Howard, The stone used to construct the Harbor Hill Water tower was not local stone. They came from the demolition of the old reservoir that was located at Fifth Ave. and 42nd St. in the City, where the library is located today.
From News: Mystery Foto #4 Solved: The Great Wall of East Hills is the remnants of the one-mile entrance drive to the Harbor Hill mansion.
On Harbor Hill Rd. Near Strathmore, maybe by Entrance Rd
From News: Mystery Foto #4 Solved: The Great Wall of East Hills is the remnants of the one-mile entrance drive to the Harbor Hill mansion.
Remaining section of Harbor Hill estate driveway. Looks very similar to the stone construction of the Mackay water tower. A known section is behind houses at Redwood Dr.
From News: Mystery Foto #4 Solved: The Great Wall of East Hills is the remnants of the one-mile entrance drive to the Harbor Hill mansion.
Behind one of the houses on Redwood Drive (perhaps behind 120 Redwood?)
From News: Mystery Foto #4 Solved: The Great Wall of East Hills is the remnants of the one-mile entrance drive to the Harbor Hill mansion.
Located on the east side of Locust Lane just south of the Northern State underpass ?
From News: Mystery Foto #4 Solved: The Great Wall of East Hills is the remnants of the one-mile entrance drive to the Harbor Hill mansion.
I'm so happy to see the gate house being restored!
From News: Update: Restoration of the historic Mackay Estate Gate Lodge continues with clearing of the entrance
I was born at Roslyn Park Hospital in 1959. I enjoyed reading the history of the building and family.
From Profiles: Belrose (Bonnieview/Roslyn Park Hospital/Long Island Doctors Hospital)
Bit by historic bit, Roslyn Landmark Society is preserving our treasured past. Great job!
From News: Update: Restoration of the historic Mackay Estate Gate Lodge continues with clearing of the entrance
This used to be called the Mansion House. It was on Skillman Street. I believe the photographer was facing north. Not sure about the meetings.
From News: Roslyn Landmark Society Monday Mystery Foto #3 Solved: The Harbor Hill Inn also known as the Mansion House