Congratulations are in order, the Roslyn Landmark Society commemorated the completion of Phase I of the Roslyn Grist Mill Restoration Project on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM.
The Roslyn Grist Mill is now supported by its own, newly restored, historic timber frame.
This historic moment was celebrated by local Roslyn community members as well as several project supporters; Roslyn Landmark Society's Howard Kroplick (Co-President), John Santos (Co-President) Jennifer Lister (Executive Director), John Flynn (Chairman, Roslyn Grist Mill Committee); Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (Nassau County Legislator); Town of North Hempstead Supervisor, Jennifer DeSena, Councilman Peter J. Zuckerman (2nd District); Village of Roslyn, Mayor John Durkin; Chris Cole Company Inc., Construction Manager, Chris Cole; Restoration & Traditional Building, Timber Specialist, Jan Lewandoski; Preservation Long Island's Alexandra Wolfe (Executive Director), Tara Cubie (Preservation Director); and Robert B. MacKay, PhD. of the Gerry Charitable Trust.
In 1986, the building was put on the National Register of Historic Places.
“They say it takes a village to raise a child, well it takes a great community to raise and lower a grist mill,” Howard Kroplick, co-president of the Roslyn Landmark Society, said while addressing a crowd at the event.
Roslyn Village Mayor John Durkin stressed the significance of the grist mill and said it keeps people connected to history. “This building is the center of the heart of our village, and it will continue to grow,” he said. “It will be a landmark forever.”
The Dutch mill is owned by the county, which officials noted on Tuesday has invested about $2.5 million in the project, according to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “We are very proud of that investment because this is a way to secure a historical site that couldn’t be replaced otherwise,” Blakeman said. “Money can’t buy what you have here.”
“Phase two is the roof, the rafters, the roof’s structure, windows, doors, the interior and exteriors, and getting the building somewhat together,” Jennifer Lister said.
Read Newsday's full article, "New foundation a milestone for Roslyn Grist Mill restoration."
Also read the Island 360's article, "Roslyn Grist Mill, the “heart of our village” enters phase two of restoration."
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