I am the documents Manager for the Armstrong Family Archives. Edward Armstrong was the land agent, kennel manager and manager of the Deep River Lodge here in Jamestown NC. He purchased the 1200 acre preserve from John Mackay after his fathers death. The title transferred in 1939. The land has been in the family until this year when it was sold to a developer. I assisted the family in cleaning out the family home and we found a treasure trove of old photos, letters from CHM and very interesting historical items. Mr Armstrong crossed the Atlantic 47 times with Mr Mackay to hunt in Scotland. Many of the red stag antlers were still in the house! So interesting!
Great edition! I wish the photo was from the summer. I will have to provide you with a better one. I hope we go back to the full House Tour we had in the past; that was a wonderful highlight of the Landmark Society. Thank you.
Very interesting webinar about the Mackey estate. I grew up in Strathmore and remember Country Estates being built where the estate once stood. Looking forward to more exciting and enlightening webinars about our great historic town!
Interestingly, the roof of the former, 1920s Roslyn High School building was used for plane spotting during WWII. The former Mayor of Roslyn Estates, Louis O. Rohland, was one of the people who worked as a plane spotter on the roof off the school during WWII, according to the Roslyn News and Newsday.
Sources:
-"Louis Rohland Dies, Ex-Mayor of Estates." The Roslyn News. March 26, 1970. Page 14.
-"Louis Rohland, 76, Architect, Assessor." Newsday. March 19, 1970. Page 90.
Jason, our construction manager informed me today that anchor rods and tie-down strapping will be constructed after the timber frame is re-installed and the structure lowered to the the new foundation.
Henry W. Johanson also designed several homes within Flower Hill, as well as Flower Hill Village Hall. Not only that but he also served as our Building Inspector for several years!
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I am the documents Manager for the Armstrong Family Archives. Edward Armstrong was the land agent, kennel manager and manager of the Deep River Lodge here in Jamestown NC. He purchased the 1200 acre preserve from John Mackay after his fathers death. The title transferred in 1939. The land has been in the family until this year when it was sold to a developer. I assisted the family in cleaning out the family home and we found a treasure trove of old photos, letters from CHM and very interesting historical items. Mr Armstrong crossed the Atlantic 47 times with Mr Mackay to hunt in Scotland. Many of the red stag antlers were still in the house! So interesting!
From News: Upcoming Zoom lecture: "Harbor Hill, The Clarence Mackay Estate” with new computer & rarely seen images
Great edition! I wish the photo was from the summer. I will have to provide you with a better one. I hope we go back to the full House Tour we had in the past; that was a wonderful highlight of the Landmark Society. Thank you.
From Profiles: 165 Willow Street
This looks fantastic! What an awesome new edition!
From News: Roslyn Landmark Society Interactive Map Walking Tour #1: 26 properties on the west side of Main Street, Roslyn
Pat, click on the above link. The interactive map works best on PCs.
From News: Roslyn Landmark Society Interactive Map Walking Tour #1: 26 properties on the west side of Main Street, Roslyn
Can’t figure out how to use it? Please explain direction to access. I see the black numbered spots but that’s it.
Pat, click on the above link. The interactive map works best on PCs.
From News: Roslyn Landmark Society Interactive Map Walking Tour #1: 26 properties on the west side of Main Street, Roslyn
Hello, I missed most of the webinar. Was it recorded and if so how can I access? Thanks
From News: Zoom webinar on Clarence Mackay's Harbor Hill provides new insight into this historic East Hills country home
Very interesting webinar about the Mackey estate. I grew up in Strathmore and remember Country Estates being built where the estate once stood. Looking forward to more exciting and enlightening webinars about our great historic town!
From News: Zoom webinar on Clarence Mackay's Harbor Hill provides new insight into this historic East Hills country home
Ash, sorry we don't have any information on this documentary.
From Profiles: Roslyn High School (Roslyn Heights)
My friend Mark Greenstein lived in one of the circular houses - are you related to Richard?
From News: The 1957 "miracle suburbia" Colonial and Circular Home models of Country Estates located on Elm Drive in East Hills
Interestingly, the roof of the former, 1920s Roslyn High School building was used for plane spotting during WWII. The former Mayor of Roslyn Estates, Louis O. Rohland, was one of the people who worked as a plane spotter on the roof off the school during WWII, according to the Roslyn News and Newsday.
Sources:
-"Louis Rohland Dies, Ex-Mayor of Estates." The Roslyn News. March 26, 1970. Page 14.
-"Louis Rohland, 76, Architect, Assessor." Newsday. March 19, 1970. Page 90.
From Profiles: Roslyn High School (Roslyn Heights)
Jason, our construction manager informed me today that anchor rods and tie-down strapping will be constructed after the timber frame is re-installed and the structure lowered to the the new foundation.
From News: The east side of the new foundation has been completed with the west side scheduled to be completed by November
Henry W. Johanson also designed several homes within Flower Hill, as well as Flower Hill Village Hall. Not only that but he also served as our Building Inspector for several years!
From Profiles: Sinclair Martin Drive Houses