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The roots of the community of East Rockaway go back to the 17th Century when the little settlement of Near Rockaway grew up around the grist mill built by Joseph Haviland in 1688. In addition to its grist mill, Near Rockaway boasted a flourishing sea port, whose business increased when the building of the New York City Customs House left this Village and Freeport as the only free ports of entry in the vicinity.
The first schoolhouse in East Rockaway was constructed in pre-revolutionary days on the site of the present Memorial Park; and the early days of the republic witnessed a continued increase in the community's prosperity. Oyster and clam fisheries and a thriving lumber business operated by the Davison family contributed in no little measure to this period of growth. Soon a new two-room school building, the present Village Hall, was built; and East Rockaway was well on its way to becoming the Metropolis of the South Shore.
As community spirit grew, far-seeing men like Carmen, Simons and Henry Floyd Johnson, who operated a stage line along the plank Merrick Road to Jamaica and Fulton Ferry, sought new ways to improve community life. In 1894, Johnson and Oliver Hewlett succeeded in organizing a volunteer fire department which was named Vigilant Engine Company. A $650.00 Gleason and Baillie hand pumper was purchased, and the Fire Department Headquarters was built on Main Street to house the apparatus.
In 1898 under the leadership of Walter E. Johnson, son of Henry Floyd Johnson, the Woods Avenue School was built with Johnson elected first President of the East Rockaway School Board on which he served for 25 years.
The formation of the Fire Department and the construction of the new School paved the way for further community action; and in 1900 occurred the incorporation of the Village. Soon after the incorporation, the library was established and in 1909 was housed in the Baisley House, and run by volunteer librarians.
The East Rockaway Civic Association was instrumental in gaining street lights, mail delivery, and equalization of taxes for the community. As the community grew, other denominations formed congregations and built churches. In 1909 St. Raymond's Catholic Church was built and since that time has played a large part in the life of the community. The founding of St. Raymond's School and the development of its extensive Youth Program have contributed greatly to the young people of East Rockaway. In 1913 the Boulah Mission of Oceanside met to form a Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene; and the following year the church building on Ocean Avenue was completed.
While school affairs were advancing so favorably the Village continued to prosper under Mayors Ossian Weig, Alanson Abrams, and since 1937, Edward Talfor. Under Mayor Talfor the Village has grown to its present prosperity and he and the Board of Trustees have seen to it that civic improvements have kept pace with the community advancement. From 969 inhabitants at the time of its incorporation, the population of East Rockaway has grown to about 8,000 and the assessed valuation of the property within the Village is now in excess of $15,000,000.00. Three well-equipped schools have replaced the old frame building on Woods Avenue. The old hand pumper of the Fire Department has been supplanted by the most modern fire-fighting equipment. The Baideloy Free Library has become the East Rockaway Free Library located in a fine colonial brick building donated by Miss Irene Davison. To this expansion and growth many Village organizations have contributed, among them, the East Rockaway Board of Trade, the League of Women Voters, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, among others.
East Rockaway has grown since Joseph Haviland built his Grist Mill on the bank of Mill River; and the very street names in the Village serve as reminders of the families which contributed to much of this growth, the Rhamos, the Carmans, the Davisons, the Dentons, the Hewletts, the Smiths, the Phipps and many others.
ML# :3078348 Motivated Seller! All Offers To Be Considered! Newly Renovated Colonial House. New Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, Appliances, Bathrooms And Kitchen. Tasteful Modern Open Kitchen Concept With An Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Recessed Led Lights, Master Bedroom Has High Cathedral Ceilings With Ample Closet Space. Beautiful Brazilian Cherry Hardwood Floors Throughout. Spacious Backyard With A Deck And Jacuzzi. Close To Shopping, Restaurants, Lirr, Schools, Library, Parks, & More.
15 Davis St, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3113168 Motivated Seller/Relocating/ Will listen to all Reasonable Offers. Beautifully Appointed and Recently Renovated 4 Bedroom Cape is Ideal for Entertaining with an Open Floor Plan that features Oak Floors, Spacious Living Room w Fireplace, Dining Room w Charming Window Seat & Built-In Curio Cabinets, Beautiful New Kitchen w Samsung Stainless Appliances, Large Master Bedrm + 3 Bedrms & 2 New Baths. Oak Floors on 1st & 2nd Floor.Gas/Low Utility Bills, New Patio Pavers, Deep Fenced Yard, 1 Car, SD#19
110 Centre Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3111976 FEMA compliant Raised home 2018. Second floor addition 2012 added Mbr, br, br, fbth/custom window treatments & ceiling fans/trex balcony deck/ig-sprinkler sys/new walkways & driveway w/paver boarders/new electric & heating/New granite eik w/island, new anderson windows/stone facade/vinyl siding/hdwd flrs/upstairs teak flooring/vaulted ceilings/new front stoop w/custom railing. Heared Bsmt 'Ground Level' w/SOE
122 Lawson Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3075580 Fully Furnished Model Home Gourmet Kitchens Finely Crafted Designer Cabinetry With 42 Upper Cabinets , Quartz Countertops With 4 Backsplashes ?stainless Steel Appliance Package Including Gas Range, Microwave Range Hood, Dishwasher And Refrigerator... Hardwood Floors. Two Designer Bathrooms...Covered Parking....Lirr 38 Mins To Mid Town Manhattan. Close To All. Nightlife. Shopping. Long Beach. Parks .Golf
Open House: 04/22/2019 - 04/30/2019 , 10:00am-5:00pm
213 E Marina Pointe Dr Unit 213, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3085870 Courtesy, Charm, Convenience!
91 3rd Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3095044 Extremely Bright And Spacious Updated 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Colonial. House Features Wood Floors Throughout, Fireplace, Full Basement, New Windows, Doors, Appliances And More. Close To Shopping And Transportation.
65 Phipps Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3118785 Fascinating Historical Objects Discovered in these Walls! Perfect Opportunity to Own 3200 Sq Ft Home on 1/3 Acre Property in SD#20(Lynbrook) 4 BR on One level, 2.5 Bth Colonial Full of Old World Charm.Living Room, FDR/Fpl, EIK, Den & Library. Great Price so you Can Make This your own! Gas Heat, 200 Amp Electric, HW Flrs & Crown Moldings. Att Garage.No Sandy Damage. Future Tax Assessment greatly Reduced!
242 Main St, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3115336 Gourmet Kitchens Finely Crafted Designer Cabinetry With 42 Upper Cabinets , Quartz Countertops With 4 Backsplashes ?stainless Steel Appliance Package Including Gas Range, Microwave Range Hood, Dishwasher And Refrigerator... Hardwood Floors. Two Designer Bathrooms...Covered Parking....LIRR 38 Mins To Mid Town Manhattan. Close To All. Nightlife. Shopping. Long Beach. Parks .Golf
Open House: 04/23/2019 - 04/30/2019 , 10:00am-5:00pm
H 421 Marina Pointe Dr Unit 421, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3113913 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath Colonial Set On 75 x 150 Park Like Property. This House Features Living Room With Fireplace, Dining Room With Fireplace, Large Eat-In Kitchen, Den With Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom With Attached Bath, 12' x 31' Rear Deck, 2 Car Attached Garage, 4 Car Driveway With Car Port, 2 Car Barn With Large Loft And More. House Is Super Clean And In Move In Condition. Do Not Miss This House It Will Not Last!!!!
22 Morton Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3111577 Don't Miss the chance to own this 5 Br/2 Full Bath Spotless and Spacious Legal 2-duplex in beautiful East Rockaway! This beauty boasts: 3 bedrooms on the main level w/EIK & Lr/Dr and 2 bedrooms on the 2nd floor w/EIK, Lr/Dr.hardwood floors thru-out. Full unfin basement with high ceilings and sep ent. /private driveway and fenced in backyard. Gas heating. Close to schools transportation, and beautiful Bay Park! Great home for all or for investment. This one won't last!
72 2nd Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
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