I used to take Peggy Gerry’s black and white photo documentation of many historic buildings in town. Very clear in my memory was going into the GW Manor during a full on gutting in perhaps the late 80’s. We covered every nook and cranny of the building that I grew up going to for so many special occasions. It really was thrilling to get into the cellar, the attic, etc and document the construction of the building before all never covering and changes were made. I’m sure the negatives are still in your files.
I was her next door neighbor and did some work for her and accompanied her to MANY sites for photographing and I also printed black and whites of tons of her negatives from English garden tours. If you ever have questions let me know. The village was a wonderful assortment of interesting families back then.
I used to take Peggy Gerrys black and white photo documentation of many historic buildings in town. Very clear in my memory was going into the GW Manor during a full on gutting in perhaps the late 80s. We covered every nook and cranny of the building that I grew up going to for so many special occasions. It really was thrilling to get into the cellar, the attic, etc and document the construction of the building before all never covering and changes were made. Im sure the negatives are still in your files.
This was my in-laws' home. My mother-in-law, Anne L. Abeles, was a remarkable woman. Though later an art historical specializing in 20th Century Abstract Art, Anne was probably the only woman of her generation who studied Industrial Design at Cooper Union. She also worked in advertising, and later in life, she taught Art History at Long Island University, and received her Phd at 75 from CUNY. Since I was a graphic designer and now fine artist, we had a special bond.
In the 1950's, after Anne and my father-in-law Julius started a family, she wrote to George Nelson with the proposition of being an experiment for an affordable, modern, suburban prototype. The house was designed to be modular, and was eventually enlarged without change to architectural integrity. Though the prototype never led to multiples, the home remains Modern in the classic sense, and it was as nifty inside as out. Anne furnished it in keeping with the architecture, primarily with Knoll furniture in a harmonious color palette. It has floor to ceiling windows, with shoji screens. The screens weren't necessarily as a cost saving device. They were for the windows, to keep the design clean and the space modular inside, with screens at the sides of the kitchen. You might say it was an early "Open Floor Plan." I think the current, second owner updated the kitchen, bathrooms, and floor plan as to be expected. I see the house as much as a testament to Anne Abeles as to George Nelson. I grew up in Roslyn in a conventional home, and had often passed the house in wonder. Being able to be in it, especially for family events, came as a special bonus with my wonderful hubby, John.
Great find in RLS files and very interesting history of steamboat travel. Bryant took an earlier ship from I think Glenwood Landing, but about 1871 started more often taking rail.
I love history and enjoyed exploring the area around the Valentine’s house. I feel it’s important to preserve the history of an area and not tear everything down. Thank you
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I used to take Peggy Gerry’s black and white photo documentation of many historic buildings in town. Very clear in my memory was going into the GW Manor during a full on gutting in perhaps the late 80’s. We covered every nook and cranny of the building that I grew up going to for so many special occasions. It really was thrilling to get into the cellar, the attic, etc and document the construction of the building before all never covering and changes were made. I’m sure the negatives are still in your files.
Patty, thanks for checking in. There are thousands of slides and photos that we are currently sorting through. A real Roslyn history treasure hunt!
I was her next door neighbor and did some work for her and accompanied her to MANY sites for photographing and I also printed black and whites of tons of her negatives from English garden tours. If you ever have questions let me know. The village was a wonderful assortment of interesting families back then.
From Profiles: Pine-Onderdonk-Bogart House (Hendrick's Tavern)
I used to take Peggy Gerrys black and white photo documentation of many historic buildings in town. Very clear in my memory was going into the GW Manor during a full on gutting in perhaps the late 80s. We covered every nook and cranny of the building that I grew up going to for so many special occasions. It really was thrilling to get into the cellar, the attic, etc and document the construction of the building before all never covering and changes were made. Im sure the negatives are still in your files.
From Profiles: Pine-Onderdonk-Bogart House (Hendrick's Tavern)
Bill S:
If it’s April 24 then we should have a Washington day in Roslyn.
From News: The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 20, 1892: Visit of Washington-His Stay in Onderdonk's House in Hempstead Harbor
Agree! We are up to 199 profiles!
From Profiles: Abeles House
Bob, let's hope that we will have it on the 2020 House Tour!
From Profiles: Abeles House
Ned, it sure does!
From Profiles: Abeles House
Nancy, thanks for providing insight into this amazing house. I have revised the sentence on the shoji screens based on your comment.
From Profiles: Abeles House
This was my in-laws' home. My mother-in-law, Anne L. Abeles, was a remarkable woman. Though later an art historical specializing in 20th Century Abstract Art, Anne was probably the only woman of her generation who studied Industrial Design at Cooper Union. She also worked in advertising, and later in life, she taught Art History at Long Island University, and received her Phd at 75 from CUNY. Since I was a graphic designer and now fine artist, we had a special bond.
In the 1950's, after Anne and my father-in-law Julius started a family, she wrote to George Nelson with the proposition of being an experiment for an affordable, modern, suburban prototype. The house was designed to be modular, and was eventually enlarged without change to architectural integrity. Though the prototype never led to multiples, the home remains Modern in the classic sense, and it was as nifty inside as out. Anne furnished it in keeping with the architecture, primarily with Knoll furniture in a harmonious color palette. It has floor to ceiling windows, with shoji screens. The screens weren't necessarily as a cost saving device. They were for the windows, to keep the design clean and the space modular inside, with screens at the sides of the kitchen. You might say it was an early "Open Floor Plan." I think the current, second owner updated the kitchen, bathrooms, and floor plan as to be expected. I see the house as much as a testament to Anne Abeles as to George Nelson. I grew up in Roslyn in a conventional home, and had often passed the house in wonder. Being able to be in it, especially for family events, came as a special bonus with my wonderful hubby, John.
Nancy, thanks for providing insight into this amazing house. I have revised the sentence on the shoji screens based on your comment.
From Profiles: Abeles House
Great find in RLS files and very interesting history of steamboat travel. Bryant took an earlier ship from I think Glenwood Landing, but about 1871 started more often taking rail.
From News: Rare ticket for the steamer Idlewild for Roslyn (circa 1880) discovered in the Roslyn Landmark Society archives
I love history and enjoyed exploring the area around the Valentine’s house. I feel it’s important to preserve the history of an area and not tear everything down. Thank you
From Profiles: William Valentine House
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While Nelson was not responsible for the US Pavillion, this house sure does remind me of it. https://www.worldsfairphotos.com/nywf64/united-states.htm
Ned, it sure does!
From Profiles: Abeles House