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.
Excellent pics, I LOVED that town and the Duck Pond iny late teens and young 20's. Does anyone remember the name of the tattoo parlor?
Have a great day ☺️
Carole and I were married in June of 1969 and rented an apartment from the Gammons family from 5/69 until about 4/72. I just finished reading “The Gold Coast” by Nelson DeMille. Brought back a lot of memories.
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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
How do we get tickets ?
From News: Community Save the Date: East Hills Spectacular Fireworks Show on July 3 at 9 PM
Excellent pics, I LOVED that town and the Duck Pond iny late teens and young 20's. Does anyone remember the name of the tattoo parlor?
Have a great day ☺️
From News: Discovery from an Ebay Auction: Slide images of twelve Village of Roslyn storefronts as seen in April 1972
Carole and I were married in June of 1969 and rented an apartment from the Gammons family from 5/69 until about 4/72. I just finished reading “The Gold Coast” by Nelson DeMille. Brought back a lot of memories.
From Profiles: Old Brick
Is this building going to be built? If yes, when do you expect it to be finished.
From News: The "Verizon" Building at 45 Lumber Road is demolished to enable construction of a 33-unit residential apartment building
Went here many times as a kid growing up. Saw Heaven can wait there.
From Profiles: Roslyn Theater
Went here many times as a kid growing up. Saw Heaven can wait there.
From Profiles: Roslyn Theater