Fix the wheel I think his name is John Santos he lives next to the park. He said years ago he fix the wheel and the turned him what's the problem just get it done. Fix the Wheel.
Do you think the owners of the hous(es) on the precise spot where the entrance to the MaKay mansion stood would agree to or object to the placement of an historical marker at the curb line in front of their homes?
This is just so wonderful to read! Great to see the Nassau County Executive recognize history and its importance to the whole of Nassau COunty. I have not met Bruce Blakeman in person but knew his Dad Bob Blakeman well. Bob and I belonged t the same pre WWII national car club for classic luxury cars and would have a coffee together once a week for years at the cruise night on Dogwood Avenue in Franklin Square. Bob would bring his Pierce Arrow, Lincoln or Cadillac V16 town car and I would bring one of my Packards or my 31 Franklin. Bob was an outstanding enthusiast and like me he loved to drive his old cars.
We think these things only happen in our country (which is less developed): mistreatment of animals, children, women, and the elderly; theft or robbery of plaques and/or monuments; fraud involving associations and societies; but when we learn that this happens all over the world, we reflect on how bad human beings can be, regardless of social class!... But, thank God, there are people like Henry Bergh (ASPCA) and Elbridge Thomas Gerry (SPCC) and those who recognize and honor compassionate people around the world, to make us believe that we can still place our trust in humanity! Congratulations! (JF/MG/BR)
We think these things only happen in our country (which is less developed): mistreatment of animals, children, women, and the elderly; theft or robbery of plaques and/or monuments; fraud involving associations and societies; but when we learn that this happens all over the world, we reflect on how bad human beings can be, regardless of social class!... But, thank God, there are people like Henry Bergh (ASPCA) and Elbridge Thomas Gerry (SPCC) and those who recognize and honor compassionate people around the world, to make us believe that we can still place our trust in humanity! Congratulations! (JF/MG/BR)
I grew up on the same street as Stephen, in fact, we were in the same class for a few years. Just doing some research on our neighborhood when I came across this article. If you, Stephen, happen to see this, send my a "hello" via email.
Excellent article and an important one. I heard Professor Velsor give a talk at the Landmark Society many years ago and still have the brochure she gave us with a map showing the Grist Mill in Roslyn.
I think Dr. Velsor identified the wrong Hicks business as an Underground Railroad stop. It's much more likely it was the Hicks lumber yard just north of the grist mill. It was a bigger operation and could have concealed people more likely than the grist mill could. Harrison Hunt, co-author of Long Island and the Civil War, and former RLS president.
My grandfather was a founding family of garden city park, and my dad born 1924 said there was a trolley and track down the middle of jericho tpke , I would like to know more info where can I find this info
My parents, illustrators Harriet and Bernard Pertchik, owned the house at 21 Sinclair Martin Drive where I grew up. In this house they created the artwork for The Green Giant, Tony The Tiger, Aunt Jemima, Betty Crocker, Mama Celeste, Captain Crunch, The Morton Salt Girl and many other world renown icons of advertising illustration.
I hope the house has been restored. Jerusa Dewey taught in Meadville, PA for a couple of years until a Presbyterian minister tried to run her off. Please contact me if interested.
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Fix the wheel I think his name is John Santos he lives next to the park. He said years ago he fix the wheel and the turned him what's the problem just get it done. Fix the Wheel.
From Profiles: Hicks Memorial Centre, Gerry Park
Richard, it's possible. It would likely require an approval from the Village of East Hills.
From News: Update: Exciting Progress at the Mackay Estate Gate Lodge: Window Installation Begins!
Do you think the owners of the hous(es) on the precise spot where the entrance to the MaKay mansion stood would agree to or object to the placement of an historical marker at the curb line in front of their homes?
From News: Update: Exciting Progress at the Mackay Estate Gate Lodge: Window Installation Begins!
This is just so wonderful to read! Great to see the Nassau County Executive recognize history and its importance to the whole of Nassau COunty. I have not met Bruce Blakeman in person but knew his Dad Bob Blakeman well. Bob and I belonged t the same pre WWII national car club for classic luxury cars and would have a coffee together once a week for years at the cruise night on Dogwood Avenue in Franklin Square. Bob would bring his Pierce Arrow, Lincoln or Cadillac V16 town car and I would bring one of my Packards or my 31 Franklin. Bob was an outstanding enthusiast and like me he loved to drive his old cars.
From News: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman presents Society with $1M check for Roslyn Grist Mill
We think these things only happen in our country (which is less developed): mistreatment of animals, children, women, and the elderly; theft or robbery of plaques and/or monuments; fraud involving associations and societies; but when we learn that this happens all over the world, we reflect on how bad human beings can be, regardless of social class!... But, thank God, there are people like Henry Bergh (ASPCA) and Elbridge Thomas Gerry (SPCC) and those who recognize and honor compassionate people around the world, to make us believe that we can still place our trust in humanity! Congratulations! (JF/MG/BR)
From News: Memorial for Henry Bergh, Founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
We think these things only happen in our country (which is less developed): mistreatment of animals, children, women, and the elderly; theft or robbery of plaques and/or monuments; fraud involving associations and societies; but when we learn that this happens all over the world, we reflect on how bad human beings can be, regardless of social class!... But, thank God, there are people like Henry Bergh (ASPCA) and Elbridge Thomas Gerry (SPCC) and those who recognize and honor compassionate people around the world, to make us believe that we can still place our trust in humanity! Congratulations! (JF/MG/BR)
From News: Memorial for Henry Bergh, Founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
I grew up on the same street as Stephen, in fact, we were in the same class for a few years. Just doing some research on our neighborhood when I came across this article. If you, Stephen, happen to see this, send my a "hello" via email.
From News: Newsday Faces of Long Island: Composer Stephen Schwartz growing up in South Park in Roslyn Heights
Excellent article and an important one. I heard Professor Velsor give a talk at the Landmark Society many years ago and still have the brochure she gave us with a map showing the Grist Mill in Roslyn.
From News: Under Cover of Darkness: The Roslyn Grist Mill and the Underground Railroad in Roslyn
I think Dr. Velsor identified the wrong Hicks business as an Underground Railroad stop. It's much more likely it was the Hicks lumber yard just north of the grist mill. It was a bigger operation and could have concealed people more likely than the grist mill could. Harrison Hunt, co-author of Long Island and the Civil War, and former RLS president.
From News: Under Cover of Darkness: The Roslyn Grist Mill and the Underground Railroad in Roslyn
My grandfather was a founding family of garden city park, and my dad born 1924 said there was a trolley and track down the middle of jericho tpke , I would like to know more info where can I find this info
From News: In 1907, the New York & North Shore Traction Company installed a Roslyn to Mineola trolley
My parents, illustrators Harriet and Bernard Pertchik, owned the house at 21 Sinclair Martin Drive where I grew up. In this house they created the artwork for The Green Giant, Tony The Tiger, Aunt Jemima, Betty Crocker, Mama Celeste, Captain Crunch, The Morton Salt Girl and many other world renown icons of advertising illustration.
From Profiles: Sinclair Martin Drive Houses
I hope the house has been restored. Jerusa Dewey taught in Meadville, PA for a couple of years until a Presbyterian minister tried to run her off. Please contact me if interested.
From Profiles: Jerusha Dewey Stable