 The headquarters of the Roslyn Landmark Society in June 2012. | |
| Formation | 1961 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dr. Roger and Peggy Gerry |
| Type | Historical society |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Landmarks and historical preservation; education |
| Headquarters | 36 Main Street, Roslyn, NY 11576 |
| Website |
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The Roslyn Landmark Society (also known as RLS) is a nonprofit historical society headquartered at 36 Main Street in Roslyn, New York. [1] It serves as the historical and landmark society for the Greater Roslyn area.
Description
The Roslyn Landmark Society was founded in 1961. [1] [2] It was founded by Dr. Roger Gerry and his wife, Peggy when the historic downtown of Roslyn was threatened by destruction associated with urbanization. [1] [2] [3] [4] It was created to help preserve the Roslyn area's local history and to educate locals on the area's history. [2] [5]
In the late 2010s, the funds needed were raised to restore the historic Roslyn Grist Mill, which is owned by Nassau County. [6] [7] [8] The project, which the Roslyn Landmark Society is involved in, had been delayed for several decades, and as part of it, the property will be restored, and the Roslyn Landmark Society will use it as an education and research center. [2] [7] The project is ongoing as of 2021. [9] [10]
During the same decade, the Roslyn Landmark Society was also involved in restoring the marble horse tamers originally located at Clarence Mackay's former local estate, Harbor Hill. [11]
In 2020, the Roslyn Landmark Society was one of the organizations involved in preventing a historic home in East Hills from being demolished. [12] [13]
As of 2021, the Roslyn Landmark Society's current presidents are is Howard Kroplick and John Santos. [1] [14] Kroplick had also served as the Town Historian of the Town of North Hempstead for 7 years until retiring from that position in 2019. [15]
The Roslyn Landmark Society gives annual tours of selected historic properties in Roslyn. [16] Some of the Roslyn historic properties protected by the Roslyn Landmark Society have restrictive covenants. [2]
Notable properties
- Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower (in Roslyn) [17]
- George W. Denton House (in Flower Hill) [18]
- Henry Western Eastman Tennant Cottage (in Roslyn) [19]
- Mackay Estate Dairyman's Cottage (in East Hills) [20]
- Mackay Estate Gate Lodge (in East Hills) [21]
- Mackay Estate Water Tower (in East Hills) [22]
- Roslyn House (in Roslyn Heights) [23]
- Roslyn National Bank and Trust Building (in Roslyn) [24]
- Roslyn Savings Bank Headquarters (in Roslyn) [25]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "About | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ a b c d e "Helping To Make History | Roslyn News". roslyn-news.com. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "New (Old) Look for Roslyn". The New York Times. February 6, 1977 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Thomas, Robert McG. Jr. (1995-05-15). "Dr. Roger G. Gerry Dies at 79; Oral Surgeon and Preservationist". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Roslyn's Great Restorer: Meet Dr. Roger Gerry, the guiding force behind the restoration of more than 40 old homes of historic interest". The New York Times. July 18, 1981 – via ProQuest.
- ^ West, Teri (2018-12-21). "Grist mill restoration project gets $500K state grant - Roslyn Times". The Island Now. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ a b Chung, Christine (2018-08-19). "Historic LI mill to transform into learning center". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Roslyn Grist Mill | Nassau County, NY - Official Website". www.nassaucountyny.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Nassau County Moves Full Speed Ahead With Restoration Of 300-Year-Old Roslyn Grist Mill". CBS New York. 2020-01-23. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ Pelaez, Robert (2021-07-14). "Construction on Roslyn Grist Mill's new foundation to commence in July - Roslyn Times". The Island Now. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ Lipson, Karin (2011-11-26). "Nursing a Marble Horse Back to Health". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ Brooks, Khristopher J. (2017-06-11). "Preservationists fear home will be demolished". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ Zou, Dandan (2021-01-06). "Planning board rejects plan to subdivide historic home in East Hills". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2021-07-14. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ West, Teri (2018-09-11). "Howard Kroplick named president of Roslyn Landmark Society - Roslyn Times". The Island Now. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ Brooks, Khristopher J. (2019-07-29). "Town historian quits volunteer post after 7 years". Newsday. Archived from the original on 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Roslyn Tour Is Tomorrow". Newsday. June 2, 1967 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Ellen E. Ward Memorial Clock Tower | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "George Washington Denton House | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Henry Western Eastman Tenant Cottage | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Mackay Estate Dairyman's Cottage | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Mackay Estate Gate Lodge | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Harbor Hill Water Tower | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "John Warmuth Saloon (Roslyn House) | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Roslyn National Bank and Trust Company Building | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ "Roslyn Savings Bank | Profiles | Roslyn Landmark Society". www.roslynlandmarks.org. Retrieved 2021-07-14.