The musicians were from Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Bob Pratt, the drummer, was one of the members of the OBVR Brass Band when it was reorganized in 1971, and is the only one from that group still playing with the band. The fife player was Ted Mordoff, whom we used to play flute, fibe and tim whistle at OBVR, often for the dance program. He was one of the best flautists on LI. I remember having to find appropriate music for him as we performed mid-19th century pieces at the restoration. The surrey, horse and driver were from OBVR also; driver Steve Swanson worked on the farm there. I never saw these pictures, thanks for posting.
With the greatest thanks, I write to tell you what an incredible public service you have provided by publishing these "appointment alerts"; we got to book one because of you in late January; we go next week into Javits; heard it was well organized and very quick; I know things are loosening up, but all should know what an amazing service you are providing..........especially the County and the State who have done an incredibly POOR job of communicating ANYTHING! Thank you, Gloria Kruse
With the greatest thanks, I write to tell you what an incredible public service you have provided by publishing these "appointment alerts"; we got to book one because of you in late January; we go next week into Javits; heard it was well organized and very quick; I know things are loosening up, but all should know what an amazing service you are providing..........especially the County and the State who have done an incredibly POOR job of communicating ANYTHING! Thank you, Gloria Kruse
It's true it was Captain Collins Table. The Copper Pan Restaurant was co-owned with Hans Wygle who was the Host at the Blue Spruce Inn. Hans Bertram was sponsored by my father to enter the United States, he met Hans in Germany when the family was there in 1956 or 1957 (I can never rememember which year). Hans worked with my father in the kitchen at the Blue Spruce Inn. He never worked at the Copper Pan Restaurant. They had the Coper Pan for 10 years when my dad and Hans Wygle sold it and my dad retired. The restaurant then changed to La Marmite. My dad after he retired changed his mind & started to work for Woodmare Country Club. Not sure how long he was there. They retired and moved to Daytona Bch.
For Joy Wurl I have a different take on the Williston Park restaurant. The building was the residence of John E. Collins in the 1950"s and he was a pilot for KLM Airlines. In the mid-1950's "Captain Collins" turned into a restaurant calling it the Captain's Table. Your dad and Hans Bertram, also a chef, opened the Copper Pan restaurant in 1964/1965 featuring German- American food. They were there until 1974 when it became the La Marmite restaurant.
It's true it was Captain Collins Table. The Copper Pan Restaurant was co-owned with Hans Wygle who was the Host at the Blue Spruce Inn. Hans Bertram was sponsored by my father to enter the United States, he met Hans in Germany when the family was there in 1956 or 1957 (I can never rememember which year). Hans worked with my father in the kitchen at the Blue Spruce Inn. He never worked at the Copper Pan Restaurant. They had the Coper Pan for 10 years when my dad and Hans Wygle sold it and my dad retired. The restaurant then changed to La Marmite. My dad after he retired changed his mind & started to work for Woodmare Country Club. Not sure how long he was there. They retired and moved to Daytona Bch.
My dad, Walter G Wurl was the chef at the Blue Spruce Inn for 17 years while ownered by Carl Werner. When Carl Werner sold it he & Hans Wygle (not sure of spelling) purchased The Captain Collan restaurant in Williston Park & changed it to The Copper Pan Restaurant for 10 years before retiring.
For Joy Wurl I have a different take on the Williston Park restaurant. The building was the residence of John E. Collins in the 1950"s and he was a pilot for KLM Airlines. In the mid-1950's "Captain Collins" turned into a restaurant calling it the Captain's Table. Your dad and Hans Bertram, also a chef, opened the Copper Pan restaurant in 1964/1965 featuring German- American food. They were there until 1974 when it became the La Marmite restaurant.
It's true it was Captain Collins Table. The Copper Pan Restaurant was co-owned with Hans Wygle who was the Host at the Blue Spruce Inn. Hans Bertram was sponsored by my father to enter the United States, he met Hans in Germany when the family was there in 1956 or 1957 (I can never rememember which year). Hans worked with my father in the kitchen at the Blue Spruce Inn. He never worked at the Copper Pan Restaurant. They had the Coper Pan for 10 years when my dad and Hans Wygle sold it and my dad retired. The restaurant then changed to La Marmite. My dad after he retired changed his mind & started to work for Woodmare Country Club. Not sure how long he was there. They retired and moved to Daytona Bch.
I use to pester my parents to go the Blue Spruce when I was about 8-12 years old. I think I had the duck. I love duck. Are you related to Wally Wurl? She went to Lu-Hi and was on my bus. I'm about 5 years younger than her. My father was the President of Quality Fish Co., Inc. Do you have any interesting stories? We are the children of all of these people and when we were younger, we did not have a clear perspective of our parents. That took many decades.
Living in the Harbor since 1970, that blue neon sign was a welcome sight. I didn't not know about its past name of Old Orchard. In the early 80s, there was a nightclub just up the hill called The Apple Orchard. do you know if there any connection, a past shout out or just dumb luck? Thanks and I love your work and great photo-eye.
I don't think the the Francis Skillman property was a farm per se. An ad in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle June 1931, describes the property as a " 38 acre wooded estate". Makes sense as the property to the rear and east of the building rises steeply, unsuitable for a farm but just fine for an orchard.
Michael, you are amazing. Thank you for adding to our story. And Fred, I don't believe I ever knew that hotel was your family's! Patty, I will echo your statement: gone is ANY semblance of the town I knew and loved. I'd rather see a gas station on every corner than the monstrosities which have been erected mainly as tax losses and built by speculators who have no clue. But, as with all small towns, this too shall pass 💚
Thank you, Fred, thank you Michael.
Michael, you are amazing. Thank you for adding to our story. And Fred, I don't believe I ever knew that hotel was your family's! Patty, I will echo your statement: gone is ANY semblance of the town I knew and loved. I'd rather see a gas station on every corner than the monstrosities which have been erected mainly as tax losses and built by speculators who have no clue. But, as with all small towns, this too shall pass 💚
Thank you, Fred, thank you Michael.
I think I remember too that there was no paring in the front. I don't think though we ever ate there as a family though. I think my parents did. It really was a landmark.
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The musicians were from Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Bob Pratt, the drummer, was one of the members of the OBVR Brass Band when it was reorganized in 1971, and is the only one from that group still playing with the band. The fife player was Ted Mordoff, whom we used to play flute, fibe and tim whistle at OBVR, often for the dance program. He was one of the best flautists on LI. I remember having to find appropriate music for him as we performed mid-19th century pieces at the restoration. The surrey, horse and driver were from OBVR also; driver Steve Swanson worked on the farm there. I never saw these pictures, thanks for posting.
Terry, thanks so much for the details!
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With the greatest thanks, I write to tell you what an incredible public service you have provided by publishing these "appointment alerts"; we got to book one because of you in late January; we go next week into Javits; heard it was well organized and very quick; I know things are loosening up, but all should know what an amazing service you are providing..........especially the County and the State who have done an incredibly POOR job of communicating ANYTHING! Thank you, Gloria Kruse
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With the greatest thanks, I write to tell you what an incredible public service you have provided by publishing these "appointment alerts"; we got to book one because of you in late January; we go next week into Javits; heard it was well organized and very quick; I know things are loosening up, but all should know what an amazing service you are providing..........especially the County and the State who have done an incredibly POOR job of communicating ANYTHING! Thank you, Gloria Kruse
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It's true it was Captain Collins Table. The Copper Pan Restaurant was co-owned with Hans Wygle who was the Host at the Blue Spruce Inn. Hans Bertram was sponsored by my father to enter the United States, he met Hans in Germany when the family was there in 1956 or 1957 (I can never rememember which year). Hans worked with my father in the kitchen at the Blue Spruce Inn. He never worked at the Copper Pan Restaurant. They had the Coper Pan for 10 years when my dad and Hans Wygle sold it and my dad retired. The restaurant then changed to La Marmite. My dad after he retired changed his mind & started to work for Woodmare Country Club. Not sure how long he was there. They retired and moved to Daytona Bch.
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For Joy Wurl I have a different take on the Williston Park restaurant. The building was the residence of John E. Collins in the 1950"s and he was a pilot for KLM Airlines. In the mid-1950's "Captain Collins" turned into a restaurant calling it the Captain's Table. Your dad and Hans Bertram, also a chef, opened the Copper Pan restaurant in 1964/1965 featuring German- American food. They were there until 1974 when it became the La Marmite restaurant.
It's true it was Captain Collins Table. The Copper Pan Restaurant was co-owned with Hans Wygle who was the Host at the Blue Spruce Inn. Hans Bertram was sponsored by my father to enter the United States, he met Hans in Germany when the family was there in 1956 or 1957 (I can never rememember which year). Hans worked with my father in the kitchen at the Blue Spruce Inn. He never worked at the Copper Pan Restaurant. They had the Coper Pan for 10 years when my dad and Hans Wygle sold it and my dad retired. The restaurant then changed to La Marmite. My dad after he retired changed his mind & started to work for Woodmare Country Club. Not sure how long he was there. They retired and moved to Daytona Bch.
From Profiles: Blue Spruce Inn
My dad, Walter G Wurl was the chef at the Blue Spruce Inn for 17 years while ownered by Carl Werner. When Carl Werner sold it he & Hans Wygle (not sure of spelling) purchased The Captain Collan restaurant in Williston Park & changed it to The Copper Pan Restaurant for 10 years before retiring.
For Joy Wurl I have a different take on the Williston Park restaurant. The building was the residence of John E. Collins in the 1950"s and he was a pilot for KLM Airlines. In the mid-1950's "Captain Collins" turned into a restaurant calling it the Captain's Table. Your dad and Hans Bertram, also a chef, opened the Copper Pan restaurant in 1964/1965 featuring German- American food. They were there until 1974 when it became the La Marmite restaurant.
It's true it was Captain Collins Table. The Copper Pan Restaurant was co-owned with Hans Wygle who was the Host at the Blue Spruce Inn. Hans Bertram was sponsored by my father to enter the United States, he met Hans in Germany when the family was there in 1956 or 1957 (I can never rememember which year). Hans worked with my father in the kitchen at the Blue Spruce Inn. He never worked at the Copper Pan Restaurant. They had the Coper Pan for 10 years when my dad and Hans Wygle sold it and my dad retired. The restaurant then changed to La Marmite. My dad after he retired changed his mind & started to work for Woodmare Country Club. Not sure how long he was there. They retired and moved to Daytona Bch.
I use to pester my parents to go the Blue Spruce when I was about 8-12 years old. I think I had the duck. I love duck. Are you related to Wally Wurl? She went to Lu-Hi and was on my bus. I'm about 5 years younger than her. My father was the President of Quality Fish Co., Inc. Do you have any interesting stories? We are the children of all of these people and when we were younger, we did not have a clear perspective of our parents. That took many decades.
From Profiles: Blue Spruce Inn
Living in the Harbor since 1970, that blue neon sign was a welcome sight. I didn't not know about its past name of Old Orchard. In the early 80s, there was a nightclub just up the hill called The Apple Orchard. do you know if there any connection, a past shout out or just dumb luck? Thanks and I love your work and great photo-eye.
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I don't think the the Francis Skillman property was a farm per se. An ad in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle June 1931, describes the property as a " 38 acre wooded estate". Makes sense as the property to the rear and east of the building rises steeply, unsuitable for a farm but just fine for an orchard.
From Profiles: Blue Spruce Inn
Michael, you are amazing. Thank you for adding to our story. And Fred, I don't believe I ever knew that hotel was your family's! Patty, I will echo your statement: gone is ANY semblance of the town I knew and loved. I'd rather see a gas station on every corner than the monstrosities which have been erected mainly as tax losses and built by speculators who have no clue. But, as with all small towns, this too shall pass 💚
Thank you, Fred, thank you Michael.
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Michael, you are amazing. Thank you for adding to our story. And Fred, I don't believe I ever knew that hotel was your family's! Patty, I will echo your statement: gone is ANY semblance of the town I knew and loved. I'd rather see a gas station on every corner than the monstrosities which have been erected mainly as tax losses and built by speculators who have no clue. But, as with all small towns, this too shall pass 💚
Thank you, Fred, thank you Michael.
From Profiles: Bulls Head Hotel and Auto & Wagon Shed
I think I remember too that there was no paring in the front. I don't think though we ever ate there as a family though. I think my parents did. It really was a landmark.
From Profiles: Blue Spruce Inn