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February 12, 2023
Vintage Newsday Instagram: My Father's Place, 19 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn in 1971
February 10, 2023
Check out the new Roslyn Landmark Society membership brochure: Preserving our history
February 7, 2023
The Roslyn Landmark Society headquarters at 36 Main Street "Open" for business sign
February 5, 2023
Roslyn Grist Mill Restoration Update: Winter completed work and planned Spring construction
February 3, 2023:
Roslyn Times, February 3, 2023: Roslyn Grist Mill's frame to be rebuilt with $500K grant
February 2, 2023:
January 27, 2023
January 26, 2023
January 20, 2023
News12: Nassau mayors say they haven't heard from Rep. Santos since his election win
January 18, 2023
Drone aerial of Roslyn #3: Joshua T. Hicks' General Store-circa 1850 (Roslyn Post Office)
January 15, 2023
Live Event this Thursday at 6:00 PM: "The Roslyn War Memorial Building" Screening
January 14, 2023
Drone aerials of Roslyn #2: A five-minute tour of the historic village of Roslyn-November 2022
Profiles
December 28, 2022
Cannon from Spanish sloop Jorge Juan, Tower Place, Roslyn
August 20, 2022
Locust Hill Utility House, 36 Main Street Roslyn, Built circa 1853)
April 19, 2022
Rallye Motors, 1600 Northern Boulevard, Roslyn (Built 1987)
April 18, 2022
Roslyn Wine & Liquor (Roslyn Laundromat), 1366 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn (Built 1951)
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Bravo to the Village of Old Westbury Civic Association for uniting to protect their historic and picturesque community"!
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
Thanks Gloria! You made my day! Howard Kroplick
would like to be added to your list. thank you
Hello! I'm writing with a media request. Is it possible for someone to contact me? Thank you for your time!
I graduated RHS in 1966, my family business was here, and am presently a resident. I love the new website! So much fantastic information. Your work in preserving our historical and beautiful town is so appreciated. The information on other matters that affect the residents of Roslyn such as the covid pandemic is also great. It's wonderful to see the work the Landmark Society is doing!
Isabel, thanks so much for the positive feedback. Howard Kroplick
This is wonderful news! I pass by it often and it's so sad to see such a beautiful and historic building in such disrepair. I look forward to its restoration.
Hi Isabel,
Ken Merena, RHS 1966 (sort of)
Hi Ken, Nice to hear from you! Isabel
I hope you are well, Isabel and especially that you are safe from the covid-19 pandemic.
Aloha,
Ken
Aloha to you too Ken (I remember you as Kenny)!
Funny you say that Isabel because most people did call me by that diminutive form of my name. When my mother was angry, she'd call me Kenneth.
My memory used to be excellent, but now, not so much. Did you have an older sister or step sister? Did you know Merri Hollander (Brian's older sister)?
Aloha,
Ken
Susan is my sister. Merri was in her class. They lived near us in Northwood.
Exactly as I thought. I dated Susan briefly and Merri as well. Merri became a dear and close friend and she is now in a care home, suffering from Dementia.
The last time I saw Susan was in Chicago years ago, when I was on my way back to Utah from the Duck Pond Reunion and Susan was there for an Expo. She can tell you about it if she cares to.
Merri introduced me to Susan more than 2 decades ago.
Great news the restoration of this landmark will surely make many people happy. It has been neglected for far to long.
Great news about the transfer and the initial money available for restoration. Thanks to Howard Kroplick and the mayor of East Hills.
Good afternoon,
I've come across the citation by the Roslyn Landmark Society in the course of my ongoing genealogical studies. I am the great-great granddaughter of Capt. Charles Powell Smith, and the great-great-great granddaughter of Stephen B. Smith, who was his father. Great-great grandfather Chas. Smith was, indeed, the captain of the ill-fated steamboat, Seawanhaka; one year later, Jul 24, 1881, he succumbed (in Roslyn, NY) to the burns he sustained in the fire on the steamboat. He was born Apr 10, 1826, and was married to Julia Aner Totten (b. Dec. 26, 1836). His son, Charles Gilson, married my great-grandmother (and I am through 2 later maternal generations). My record shows Stephen B. Smith b. 1799 and d. 1884; was married to Marinda Allen.
Thank you for your informative description of this landmark! You are welcome to contact me, if I
may be of help.
[email protected] / 301-461-9117
City of Glen Cove has a number of cemeteries. One is hardly noticeable on McGlaghlin St at an apartment complex entrance. One or two of the worn stones are noticeable this time of year from the road.
A second small cemetery is the Garvies family on nearby Garvies Preserve.
Steven, the two cemeteries that you mentioned are the Landing Cemetery and Garvie Cemetery. They are described in this 2007 Historic Oyster Bay Cemeteries Report by Twon Historian John Hammond. Note the Townsend Cemetery in East Hills is also listed.
https://oysterbaytown.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/HistoricCemeteries6-2013.pdf
Carol, thanks for the comment. If you have any additional information or images that you wish to share, please forward them to [email protected]. Howard
Susan S.
I am so delighted with your Landmark newsletters, both the photo features and the COVID updates as grim as they are.
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.
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.
I love what you have done with the website. Howard Kroplick is a blessing to our community
From Veronica Lurvey, Councilperson, Town of North Hempstead
Fantastic! I’m enjoying reading the Roslyn Landmark Society emails and updates. Now is not the time to let down our guard regarding COVID, and I appreciate your updates on that as well as the profiles.
From Veronica Lurvey, Councilperson, Town of North Hempstead
Fantastic! I’m enjoying reading the Roslyn Landmark Society emails and updates. Now is not the time to let down our guard regarding COVID, and I appreciate your updates on that as well in the profiles.
From Veronica Lurvey, councilperson, Town of North Hempstead
Fantastic! Hope you’re well. I’m enjoying reading the Roslyn Landmark Society emails and updates. Now is not the time to let down our guard regarding COVID, and I appreciate your updates on that as well in the profiles.
From Wado143: I'm a resident of Roslyn Harbor and really enjoy your posts each day.
From Wado143: I'm a residence in Roslyn Harbor and really enjour your posts each day!