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Cedar Swamp Historical Society Collection
Index by Location
- Roslyn
- Creating a New County: Nassau / E. Smits. Journal of Long Island
History, Vol. 11, No. 2; p.129-144; Spring 1999.
- The history and creation of Nassau County, with slight notations on the formation of Queens County as
well. Towns are noted as having had an impact on how the county was founded. Information dates back to
1784.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Roslyn -- Architecture
- Long Island Country Houses and Their Architects: 1860-1940 / R. MacKay.
Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 6, No. 2; p.168-190; Spring 1994.
- A detailed and long article about the various architecture of the important Long Island towns. It also
talks about the development of Long Island in general, especially after wars. The article doesn't go over each
town's detail, but rather talks about how different and unique Long Island architectural development is
compared to other towns. It also gives a run-down of important architectural figures.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Roslyn -- Dutch
- Dutch Were Sturdy Islanders / E. Wagner. Long Island Forum, Vol. 2,
No. 4; p.5-6, 18; Apr. 1939.
- A detailed article about the founding of Long Island, through the Dutch perspective. The article also goes
into detail about a few specific towns and an anthological perspective on how they lead their lives.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Roslyn -- George Washington
- George Washington and Long Island / K. Stryker-Rodda. Journal of Long
Island History, Vol. 1, No. 1; p. 8-21; Spring 1961.
- President George Washington scheduled a tour of Long Island from the 19th of April 1780 to the 24th of
April 1780. He stopped in many towns, and stayed over in quite a few of them. He kept a journal of when and
where he stopped, of which towns he drove through, and of famous places.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Roslyn -- Historic Buildings
- Don't Tear That Old House Down! / P. Dunbar. Journal of Long Island
History, Vol. 2, No. 2; p.1-13; Fall 1962.
- An article written in protest against the deliberate destruction of historic homes and buildings by towns
looking to expand or develop (either private or commercial). Several towns are noted by the author as having
many historical buildings, and notes that not only is it part of Long Island heritage, but adds drive for tourism.
He also notes that each area of Long Island has its own architectural history that is unique and distinct to New
York. His goal is to enact a state recognized committee for the controlled declaration of historic (and
untouchable) districts.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Roslyn -- Historic Buildings
- Historic Preservation on Long Island / E. Smits. Journal of Long Island
History, Vol. 4, No. 2; p.1-8; Spring 1964.
- A very short article with heavy detail about what buildings and historic places on Long Island that should
be preserved. Special notes are made for specific towns. Roslyn is noted for it's preservation society, the
Landmark Society, and it's work.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Roslyn -- Historic Buildings
- Nassau's Oldest House, Time Has Passed It By / K. Lonetto. Long Island
Heritage, [no vol.]; p.11; Oct. 1984.
- A history of one of the oldest surviving houses in Long Island, which was built in 1680. It has been
restored and now exists in Roslyn, as a museum. Image of: Van Nostrand-Starkins House.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Roslyn -- Lighthouses
- Beacons For All: A History of Long Island Lighthouses / J. Ruff. Journal of
Long Island History, Vol. 11, No. 2; p.145-160; Spring 1999.
- A short article about the history of Long Island lighthouses. Several key towns, all of which have water-
way connections, are noted for being under restoration and repair.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Roslyn -- Sanitary Commission
- Brooklyn and Long Island Sanity Fair: 1864 / H. Styker-Rodda. Journal of
Long Island History, Vol. 4, No. 1; p.1-17; Winter 1964.
- During the midlist of the Civil War, women in Brooklyn and New York City held Sanitary fairs to raise
money to aid the families of those fighting. Many towns on Long Island held smaller versions of the Brooklyn
and New York Sanity Fair, and they each raised a substantial sum of money.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
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