I grew up at 65 Ash Drive which appears from the street and house overlays to be completely "within" the mansion's main house (on the north side of the intersection of Ash and Lufberry). My Dad built many of the homes in that immediate area in 1958 and we didn't know this until now! We always had been told that our house was at the highest point in Nassau County. We also knew that one of the horse statues was behind the house on Poplar Dr. and the other was at my high school. The house was sold after 62 years in 2020 and the new owner sent me the link to the Mackey information.
So relieved that this beautiful, historic structure has been saved. I've driven past to admire it many times. An oddity in Lakeville, but in a good way! That you for this decision.
Greetings,
The Roslyn Landmark Society has been instrumental in preserving Long Island history, many thanks & much respect for your ongoing & impressive work. The history of the Mackay Horse, impeccably restored, & now 'living' in Gerry Park is as fascinating as is the statue (breathtaking). I have a question, weren't there two statues?
Peggy, no immediate photos are available for 21 and 23 Main Street. However, we will dig further. Hope that you will join the Roslyn Landmark Society! Howard Kroplick
Do you have anything on the Walter and Rose Reynolds— they rented a store and lived up stairs on Main Street where the Jollyfisherman is located now. They were my Great grandparents. Walter was a cobbler and made boots for the gentleman and Rose had a dry goods store. There daughter Mary married Bill Witzig and there son Walter Reynolds Witzig (Renny) was a RHS teacher that died in the ‘70s. A VERY popular well loved PE teacher (departmenthead) and football coach. I would love to see any pictures of the store and any information of this part of our family. For some reason Mr Moyger did not include them in ‘Roslyn Then and Now’??? Thank you in advance for ANY information you can pass on.
Peggy, no immediate photos are available for 21 and 23 Main Street. However, we will dig further. Hope that you will join the Roslyn Landmark Society! Howard Kroplick
Wallace, excellent observation! I brought out my magnifying glass and confirmed the names were Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Charlick. We will try to research them to try of answer your question. Howard Kroplick
Peggy, thanks so much for the comment. William Pickering was very important in documenting the early history of Roslyn and Long Island. We will be posting more of his photos and the history of the Pickering family in the future. Howard Kroplick
Do you have anything on the Walter and Rose Reynolds— they rented a store and lived up stairs on Main Street where the Jollyfisherman is located now. They were my Great grandparents. Walter was a cobbler and made boots for the gentleman and Rose had a dry goods store. There daughter Mary married Bill Witzig and there son Walter Reynolds Witzig (Renny) was a RHS teacher that died in the ‘70s. A VERY popular well loved PE teacher (departmenthead) and football coach. I would love to see any pictures of the store and any information of this part of our family. For some reason Mr Moyger did not include them in ‘Roslyn Then and Now’??? Thank you in advance for ANY information you can pass on.
Peggy, no immediate photos are available for 21 and 23 Main Street. However, we will dig further. Hope that you will join the Roslyn Landmark Society! Howard Kroplick
Thank you so much for posting this amazing archive of fascinating material. It has been many years since I visited my hometown. Seeing these maps and photos and the faces of early ‘Roslynites’ has sparked a desire to make a trip back ‘home’ to revisit a place that is dear to my heart.
Thank you so much for posting this amazing archive of fascinating material. It has been many years since I visited my hometown. Seeing these maps and photos and the faces of early ‘Roslynites’ has sparked a desire to make a trip back ‘home’ to revisit a place that is dear to my heart.
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Heidi, I have added captions to the 1936 aerial.
From Profiles: Harbor Hill Country Home (Estate of Clarence Mackay)
I grew up at 65 Ash Drive which appears from the street and house overlays to be completely "within" the mansion's main house (on the north side of the intersection of Ash and Lufberry). My Dad built many of the homes in that immediate area in 1958 and we didn't know this until now! We always had been told that our house was at the highest point in Nassau County. We also knew that one of the horse statues was behind the house on Poplar Dr. and the other was at my high school. The house was sold after 62 years in 2020 and the new owner sent me the link to the Mackey information.
I can't wait to show the photos to Mom!
From Profiles: Harbor Hill Country Home (Estate of Clarence Mackay)
So relieved that this beautiful, historic structure has been saved. I've driven past to admire it many times. An oddity in Lakeville, but in a good way! That you for this decision.
From News: Newsday: Historic Mackay House in East Hills won't be subdivided into 4 lots for new single-family homes
Greetings,
The Roslyn Landmark Society has been instrumental in preserving Long Island history, many thanks & much respect for your ongoing & impressive work. The history of the Mackay Horse, impeccably restored, & now 'living' in Gerry Park is as fascinating as is the statue (breathtaking). I have a question, weren't there two statues?
Thanks in adavance,
JoAnn
From Profiles: Mackay Horse Statue (Gerry Park)
Peggy, no immediate photos are available for 21 and 23 Main Street. However, we will dig further. Hope that you will join the Roslyn Landmark Society! Howard Kroplick
From Profiles: William Pickering Photographer & News Dealer Store
Do you have anything on the Walter and Rose Reynolds— they rented a store and lived up stairs on Main Street where the Jollyfisherman is located now. They were my Great grandparents. Walter was a cobbler and made boots for the gentleman and Rose had a dry goods store. There daughter Mary married Bill Witzig and there son Walter Reynolds Witzig (Renny) was a RHS teacher that died in the ‘70s. A VERY popular well loved PE teacher (departmenthead) and football coach. I would love to see any pictures of the store and any information of this part of our family. For some reason Mr Moyger did not include them in ‘Roslyn Then and Now’??? Thank you in advance for ANY information you can pass on.
Peggy, no immediate photos are available for 21 and 23 Main Street. However, we will dig further. Hope that you will join the Roslyn Landmark Society! Howard Kroplick
From Profiles: William Pickering Photographer & News Dealer Store
Susan S.
I am so delighted with your Landmark newsletters, both the photo features and the COVID updates as grim as they are.
From News: Discover what's new on Roslynlandmarks.org over the last month Updated 2/14/2023
Wallace, excellent observation! I brought out my magnifying glass and confirmed the names were Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Charlick. We will try to research them to try of answer your question. Howard Kroplick
From News: The 1914 E. Belcher Hyde Map of Roslyn, Roslyn Estates and Bulls Head with details on owners and their properties
Peggy, thanks so much for the comment. William Pickering was very important in documenting the early history of Roslyn and Long Island. We will be posting more of his photos and the history of the Pickering family in the future. Howard Kroplick
Do you have anything on the Walter and Rose Reynolds— they rented a store and lived up stairs on Main Street where the Jollyfisherman is located now. They were my Great grandparents. Walter was a cobbler and made boots for the gentleman and Rose had a dry goods store. There daughter Mary married Bill Witzig and there son Walter Reynolds Witzig (Renny) was a RHS teacher that died in the ‘70s. A VERY popular well loved PE teacher (departmenthead) and football coach. I would love to see any pictures of the store and any information of this part of our family. For some reason Mr Moyger did not include them in ‘Roslyn Then and Now’??? Thank you in advance for ANY information you can pass on.
Peggy, no immediate photos are available for 21 and 23 Main Street. However, we will dig further. Hope that you will join the Roslyn Landmark Society! Howard Kroplick
From Profiles: William Pickering Photographer & News Dealer Store
Peggy, thanks so much for the feedback! Much appreciated! Howard Kroplick
From Profiles: William Pickering Photographer & News Dealer Store
Peggy Friedland
Thank you so much for posting this amazing archive of fascinating material. It has been many years since I visited my hometown. Seeing these maps and photos and the faces of early ‘Roslynites’ has sparked a desire to make a trip back ‘home’ to revisit a place that is dear to my heart.
From News: Discover what's new on Roslynlandmarks.org over the last month Updated 2/14/2023
Thank you so much for posting this amazing archive of fascinating material. It has been many years since I visited my hometown. Seeing these maps and photos and the faces of early ‘Roslynites’ has sparked a desire to make a trip back ‘home’ to revisit a place that is dear to my heart.
Peggy, thanks so much for the feedback! Much appreciated! Howard Kroplick
From Profiles: William Pickering Photographer & News Dealer Store