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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# :3161927 WATERFRONT! This Top Level Builder Will Customize This Brand New Home To Your Needs! New Construction On The Miracle Mile! Foundation Poured and Ready To Be Built! Totally Brand New Home On A Great Canal! Can Be Finished In Approx 90 Days!
130 Williamson St, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3158724 Waverly Section Stucco & Stone 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Expanded Ranch With Nice Open Layout. Features Include Living Room With Fireplace, Dining Room & Eat In Kitchen. Gorgeous Den Extension With 2nd Fireplace And Sliders To IPE Deck. Master Bedroom Has Full Bathroom' Extended 3rd Bedroom. Updated Electric, Central Air, Architectural Roof, Hardwood Floors, Pavers & More. Great Mid-Block Location In The Exclusive Waverly School District (Lynbrook Sd#20).
14 Thompson Dr, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3183143 Sunny & Bright 4 Bed, 2 Bath Split Level in East Rockaway For $618, 000. A Wonderful Home For Entertaining With Heated In Ground Pool, Open Floor Plan With Hardwood Floors, Central Air, Updated Kitchen & Bathrooms. 200 Amp Electric Service, Newer Heating System, Generator Hookup & 1 Car Garage. Move Right In! Low Taxes!
3 Oxford Rd, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3170227 Wtrfrnt ~ New Construction built w/quality features such as Anderson Windows, Thick Grnt, Fire Sprinkler System, ~interior boasts 3 Br's, 2.5 Bths, MBR w/pvt bth, grnt kitchn w/quality stainless appl, LR w/gas stone Frpl, a DR ready for delicious dinners, gleaming hdwd flrs. Upgrades incl gorgeous glass shwr doors, stunning tub, gorgeous vanities, one piece toilets, Stone Front & stone trimmed cement drvwy for delicious curb appeal, closet systm...AND the laundry area is on the 2nd flr! MUST SEE!
41 West Blvd, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3177864 Mint 4 Bedroom Colonial. Updated Large Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room with Fireplace, Spacious Great Room with Fireplace, Office/Mud Room, 2.5 Baths including Master en suite. New Central Air. Hot Tub. Lynbrook S.D. #20. Marion St. Elementary and South Middle School.
74 Waverly Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3148620 Gorgeous House on the Direct Bay Front Featuring: 6 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, , 2 Boilers, 2 Hot Water Heaters, 2 Decks, 2 Boat Slips, Central Air Conditioning Units, There was no sandy damage to this house. Tenant Occupied - Please give at least 24 hour notice. Low Flood $1, 425. 2500 sq.ft of house, Two car garage, Lot behind house w/2 boat slips. Close to Shopping and LIRR
14 5th Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3183571 Recently renovated beauty! Ranch-style home with a basement on a quiet street. Beautiful front porch with entrance to one-car garage. Option for home extension! Master bedroom w/full bathroom & radiant heat, 2 BR & full bath. Brand new kitchen with stainless-steel appliances for all of your family meals. Step outside the sunny dining room area to a closed porch overlooking the backyard & side yard. Gas fireplace, gas heating, & wood floors throughout the house.
257 Waverly Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3176486 Expanded 4br, 2fbth colonial. Lynbrook SD#20. Large LR, FDR, EIK with granite counters and full bath on main floor. 4 large brs and full bath on second floor. Bonus space in the walk up attic. Finished basement, gas heating, beautiful floors. Home is set on over sized property, 15x30 semi-inground pool. Perfect for entertaining. Close to LIRR, schools and shopping.
15 Highland Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3169661 Magnificent 2, 524 sq ft interior 4 bedroom 2 Bathroom victorian home in E. Rockaway. This home has a large master suite, front porch, living rm w/ fireplace, den, office, natural light, central air, hardwood floors, full basement w/ addt'l room. Entertain in luxury in your massively over-sized enclosed lot sitting on 81x250 sq ft featuring bbq grill w/ island & sink, pavered patio, deck w/ speakers & tv, inground sprinklers, ext'd driveway w/ 2 car garage. See virtual tour. TAXES BEING GRIEVED.
270 Rocklyn Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3174933 Large Beautiful 4 Bedroom split level Home in the Waverly Park Section of E. Rockaway. Entry Foyer, Living Room with Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen, Den with Fireplace Flows to Backyard Trex Deck, Great for entertaining. 2nd Level has 2 Bedrooms and a Full Bath. On the 3rd Level we have a Master Bedroom Suite with Jacuzzi Tub and Fireplace. There is also one Bedroom on the 4th level. Finished Basement with Playroom, Laundry Rm. Storage Area. Attached garage. No Sandy Damage
4 Walnut Rd, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
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