Mr. Pickering was responsible for my great grandfather to settle in Roslyn. He was going to Philadelphia and met him on the ship. Pickering talked him into going to Roslyn. Grandfather was Walter Reynolds who owned a cobbler shop and dry goods store on Main Street where the Jolly Fisherman is located today. Mary Reynolds Witzig was his daughter the beginning of a long line (5 generations) of Roslynites.
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
On one section of the map of East Broadway across from the pond the map shows property of William Pickering (my grandfather) and his shop. His house was next door in 1914 but the houses just south of the store are labeled Baldwin and Churlick (sp unclear). Any reason for that?
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
A profile of the John Mackay III Estate cottage, garage, stable and kennel has been posted https://www.roslynlandmarks.org/projects/john-mackay-iii-estate-cottage-garage-stable-and-kennel
Yes, the house at 475 Glen Cove Avenue was the location for the gate house, cottage, stable and kennel for the John Mackay III Estate with the primary residence on Melby Lane.
A profile of the John Mackay III Estate cottage, garage, stable and kennel has been posted https://www.roslynlandmarks.org/projects/john-mackay-iii-estate-cottage-garage-stable-and-kennel
Also, can you please show me where the gate house was in relation to the main house? It's hard to tell from any of the aerials. Also, as a kid, we were members of the Country Estate Pool club and I've been in love with the gates ever since. So much history and I'm sad that the pool club is dilapidated and the gates weren't kept up. Do you know of plans to restore them?
Wonderful, thank you for this! There is one more house which I believe was part of the original estate, and that's the house at 475 Glen Cove Road. Was that part of Harbor Hill, or was it part of one of the others like Garvin or Spring Hill? I believe it's Harbor Hill, as it's close to the house on Melby.
Yes, the house at 475 Glen Cove Avenue was the location for the gate house, cottage, stable and kennel for the John Mackay III Estate with the primary residence on Melby Lane.
A profile of the John Mackay III Estate cottage, garage, stable and kennel has been posted https://www.roslynlandmarks.org/projects/john-mackay-iii-estate-cottage-garage-stable-and-kennel
I agree, the house should be preserved and not disturbed. Far too many historical structures are destroyed for purposes of economic development and enrichment. Good job saving these, Howard
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Mr. Pickering was responsible for my great grandfather to settle in Roslyn. He was going to Philadelphia and met him on the ship. Pickering talked him into going to Roslyn. Grandfather was Walter Reynolds who owned a cobbler shop and dry goods store on Main Street where the Jolly Fisherman is located today. Mary Reynolds Witzig was his daughter the beginning of a long line (5 generations) of Roslynites.
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
On one section of the map of East Broadway across from the pond the map shows property of William Pickering (my grandfather) and his shop. His house was next door in 1914 but the houses just south of the store are labeled Baldwin and Churlick (sp unclear). Any reason for that?
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
OUTSTANDING! what a pleasure to read this. History recognized and saved - couldn't be better!
From News: Roslyn Times December 22, 2020: East Hills Planning Board strikes down Mackay House demolition
A profile of the John Mackay III Estate cottage, garage, stable and kennel has been posted https://www.roslynlandmarks.org/projects/john-mackay-iii-estate-cottage-garage-stable-and-kennel
From Profiles: Harbor Hill Country Home (Estate of Clarence Mackay)
Can you help me figure out where it is on the aerial view, please? :)
Heidi, I have added captions to the 1936 aerial.
From Profiles: Harbor Hill Country Home (Estate of Clarence Mackay)
Heidi, you can see the gate lodge in the 1936 aerial. The building is now owned by the Village of East Hills, which plans to restore it.
Can you help me figure out where it is on the aerial view, please? :)
Heidi, I have added captions to the 1936 aerial.
From Profiles: Harbor Hill Country Home (Estate of Clarence Mackay)
Yes, the house at 475 Glen Cove Avenue was the location for the gate house, cottage, stable and kennel for the John Mackay III Estate with the primary residence on Melby Lane.
A profile of the John Mackay III Estate cottage, garage, stable and kennel has been posted https://www.roslynlandmarks.org/projects/john-mackay-iii-estate-cottage-garage-stable-and-kennel
From Profiles: Harbor Hill Country Home (Estate of Clarence Mackay)
Also, can you please show me where the gate house was in relation to the main house? It's hard to tell from any of the aerials. Also, as a kid, we were members of the Country Estate Pool club and I've been in love with the gates ever since. So much history and I'm sad that the pool club is dilapidated and the gates weren't kept up. Do you know of plans to restore them?
Heidi, you can see the gate lodge in the 1936 aerial. The building is now owned by the Village of East Hills, which plans to restore it.
Can you help me figure out where it is on the aerial view, please? :)
Heidi, I have added captions to the 1936 aerial.
From Profiles: Harbor Hill Country Home (Estate of Clarence Mackay)
Wonderful, thank you for this! There is one more house which I believe was part of the original estate, and that's the house at 475 Glen Cove Road. Was that part of Harbor Hill, or was it part of one of the others like Garvin or Spring Hill? I believe it's Harbor Hill, as it's close to the house on Melby.
Yes, the house at 475 Glen Cove Avenue was the location for the gate house, cottage, stable and kennel for the John Mackay III Estate with the primary residence on Melby Lane.
A profile of the John Mackay III Estate cottage, garage, stable and kennel has been posted https://www.roslynlandmarks.org/projects/john-mackay-iii-estate-cottage-garage-stable-and-kennel
From Profiles: Harbor Hill Country Home (Estate of Clarence Mackay)
Chad O:
I agree, the house should be preserved and not disturbed. Far too many historical structures are destroyed for purposes of economic development and enrichment. Good job saving these, Howard
From News: Roslyn Times December 22, 2020: East Hills Planning Board strikes down Mackay House demolition
Yeyyyyy!
From News: Roslyn Students sell $4,054 of gourmet popcorn in support of the Roslyn Grist Mill Project
Jeff R:
The weekly RLS emails are great. Look for the update each week, and use the website for research, to stay up to date on events, etc. Excellent work.
From News: Discover what's new on Roslynlandmarks.org over the last month Updated 2/14/2023