November 29, 2021 Update
Views of the completed new concrete foundation and protective wall around the water wheel pit. The construction site has been secured for the winter.
November 26, 2021 Update
The wooden frame surrounding the east side of the new foundation has been removed. In addition, a protective wall has been constructed around the historic water wheel pit.
November 16, 2021 Update
With the final concrete pour on November 16, 2021, the Roslyn Grist Mill has a new foundation for the first time in 105 years. As a result, the construction goal of completing the foundation by the end of the year was attained while coming in at budget. Kudos to the construction crew from Excav Services for their outstanding work.
Thanks to our sponsors and membership for all your support!
Dylan Governale, site supervisor for Excav Services, after the pour.
2 Comments
Susan, thanks so much for the feedback. Your father was a champion for preserving the history of Roslyn.
My father, Roy Moger, who was Village Historian for many years, and a member of the Roslyn Landmark Society, would be thrilled to see the restoration and saving of the Old Mill in progress. Thanks for the detailed photos and progress update. I live in Maryland but will always treasure my Roslyn roots.
Hi Susan: I knew your Dad, he was a terrific photographer and a great guy. I remember him driving up to events in his big old car to take pictures for the Roslyn News. I too lived in Roslyn Heights and visited him at the studio he had on Plympton Ave. (think it was Plympton) where we discussed photography which at the time was moving to digital from film. I also heard that he had a studio space in a beautiful estate on Vista Lane in RH which my friends owned years later. He confirmed that which I thought was amazing since it was such an incredible house. I'm curious, do you have any prints or negatives from his days of chronicling the life of Roslyn? I'd love to hear back from you, my email is [email protected]
Best to you and your family this Holiday Season, Peter Crifo