The location is 1432 Old Northern Blvd at the corner of Remsen Ave., looking north. Built in 1860, The Mansion House stood for 54 years and became Harbor Hill Inn in 1914. Demolished in the 1920’s to make way for the Roslyn National Bank and Trust Company.
https://www.roslynlandmarks.org/profiles/mansion-house
In 1905, The Mansion House was the headquarters for the Mercedes “X” racing team at the Vanderbilt Cup Race of that year.
https://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/blog/article/the_mansion_house_in_roslyn_the_1905_headquarters_for_the_x_mercedes
Peter, yes there are likely more original maple trees throughout Country Estates. I remember that in the 1980s, maple trees line the border of Harbor Hill on Glen Cove Road.
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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
The location is 1432 Old Northern Blvd at the corner of Remsen Ave., looking north. Built in 1860, The Mansion House stood for 54 years and became Harbor Hill Inn in 1914. Demolished in the 1920’s to make way for the Roslyn National Bank and Trust Company.
https://www.roslynlandmarks.org/profiles/mansion-house
In 1905, The Mansion House was the headquarters for the Mercedes “X” racing team at the Vanderbilt Cup Race of that year.
https://www.vanderbiltcupraces.com/blog/article/the_mansion_house_in_roslyn_the_1905_headquarters_for_the_x_mercedes
From News: Roslyn Landmark Society Monday Mystery Foto #3 Solved: The Harbor Hill Inn also known as the Mansion House
Looks to be Roger Gerry receiving an award of some kind from Nancy Reagan.
From News: Monday Mystery Foto #2 Solved: First Lady Nancy Reagan providing an award to Dr. Roger Gerry in 1982 in Washington, D.C.
Peter, yes there are likely more original maple trees throughout Country Estates. I remember that in the 1980s, maple trees line the border of Harbor Hill on Glen Cove Road.
From News: Roslyn Landmark Society Monday Mystery Foto #1 Solved: The original western maple tree in front of the Harbor Hill country home
Beautiful, historic home. So glad it was spared destruction. Best wishes to the lucky new owners!
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Are there any other maple tree’s as well? Crazy that there’d only be one left, no!
From News: Roslyn Landmark Society Monday Mystery Foto #1 Solved: The original western maple tree in front of the Harbor Hill country home
Please note that Benjamin Stern died of a heart attack on the way to see his Dr. in March 1933...not 1929. Thank you!
From Profiles: Thomas Clapham House (Stone House/Claraben Court/Wenlo)