It's great to see the Roslyn Landmark Society's dedication to preserving historical treasures like the Mackay Estate Gate Lodge. The recent placement of a celebratory banner on the wrought-iron gates is a lovely gesture that highlights the collaborative efforts of the Village of East Hills and the Society itself. Recognizing the support from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation is also crucial, as these kinds of grants play a significant role in maintaining our heritage. Restoring historic windows and doors is not just about aesthetics; its about preserving a piece of history for future generations. I hope this effort continues to receive the support and recognition it deserves. To anyone considering contributing, this is a meaningful way to engage with and support your community's history.
I am very happy to see the High School involved with local history. More than a decade ago, while researching the history of Roslyn as a living history interpreter, I came across the story of the Mackays and the Zion AME burial plots. I called the high school and spoke to the History chairman since I thought it was a great Black history story. The school did not follow up on it then. That being said I did further research. According to an article in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, the church at first refused monetary compensation from the Mackays to move the burials but then relented and accepted payment for the inconvenience and 50 cents a grave to move the bodies to the new cemetery at Pinelawn. The bodies were transported by train. I spoke to a woman named, I think, Danielle(?) who was in charge of Pinelawn then. SHe told me that those burials were reinterred in a special area at the Pinelawn cemetery site in Farmingdale and that it is still in use today. Keep discovering more interesting stories about Roslyn's past.
The trellis is one of my favorite things to see on when I visit the Nassau County Museum of Art. I walk the grounds often and enjoy the beauty of the gardens around the trellis. Great spot to read or have a quiet moment.
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Congrats Howard🥂
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I was a patient at St. Francis 1949 - 1952 I was there 3 yrs and 2 mos.
I always talk about it with my family. I remember when Perry Como use to come and visit us and sing. Is there any way I could get some pictures?
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It's great to see the Roslyn Landmark Society's dedication to preserving historical treasures like the Mackay Estate Gate Lodge. The recent placement of a celebratory banner on the wrought-iron gates is a lovely gesture that highlights the collaborative efforts of the Village of East Hills and the Society itself. Recognizing the support from the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation is also crucial, as these kinds of grants play a significant role in maintaining our heritage. Restoring historic windows and doors is not just about aesthetics; its about preserving a piece of history for future generations. I hope this effort continues to receive the support and recognition it deserves. To anyone considering contributing, this is a meaningful way to engage with and support your community's history.
From News: Banner celebrates the ongoing restoration of the 1902 Mackay Estate Gate Lodge
I am very happy to see the High School involved with local history. More than a decade ago, while researching the history of Roslyn as a living history interpreter, I came across the story of the Mackays and the Zion AME burial plots. I called the high school and spoke to the History chairman since I thought it was a great Black history story. The school did not follow up on it then. That being said I did further research. According to an article in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle, the church at first refused monetary compensation from the Mackays to move the burials but then relented and accepted payment for the inconvenience and 50 cents a grave to move the bodies to the new cemetery at Pinelawn. The bodies were transported by train. I spoke to a woman named, I think, Danielle(?) who was in charge of Pinelawn then. SHe told me that those burials were reinterred in a special area at the Pinelawn cemetery site in Farmingdale and that it is still in use today. Keep discovering more interesting stories about Roslyn's past.
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This event is late by five days. Snail mail ?
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Im a member but need to know when my membership is up?
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The trellis is one of my favorite things to see on when I visit the Nassau County Museum of Art. I walk the grounds often and enjoy the beauty of the gardens around the trellis. Great spot to read or have a quiet moment.
From News: Garden Architecture on Long Island: The Milliken-Bevin Trellis at the Nassau County Museum of Art
My 1984 wedding recption was held in a room at the Washington Manor. Sea Cliff and Roslyn are the 2 most magical places on Earth
From News: Long Island Press Archives, March 16, 1969: Long Island Long Ago- Washington Manor, Roslyn by W. Oakley Cagney
I saw a pair of bald eagles today, Monday 4.15.24 flying in the Roslyn Pines. I had to look twice so amazing!
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