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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.
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45 1st Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3115306 Gourmet Kitchens Finely Crafted Designer Cabinetry With 42 Upper Cabinets, Quartz Counter Tops 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....***Please Note Pictures are of the Model Unit***
Open House: 06/12/2019 - 06/18/2019 , 10:00am-5:00pm
613 Marina Pointe Dr Unit 613, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3123286 LOVELY 4BR 2 FULL BATH CAPE. LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM, EAT IN KITCHEN. WALK TO LIRR, WALK TO SCHOOLS, CAN JOIN COMMUNITY POOL HEWLETT POINT BEACH. EASY ACCESS TO ALL MAJOR PARKWAYS, EAST ROCKAWAY HAS UPDATED IT WATERFRONT COMMUNITY WITH ALL NEW WATER VIEW RESTAURANTS. NO FLOOD INS NEEDED
11 Grenville Ct, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3136371 Sunny, Beautiful 3 bedroom 1.5 Tudor on large lot. Meticulously decorated home to make your own this summer!
67 Davis St, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3134215 Mint Hi-Ranch, Great size rooms, master bedroom with full bath, Vaulted ceilings, CAC, hardwood floors, Large Eik, PossibleM/D with proper permits
107 Williamson St, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3130271 Legal Two Family Home That Is Currently Being Used As A 5 Bedroom One Family Can Easily Be Converted Back. Spacious Colonial With Polished Hardwood Floors & Crown Molding All Throughout. 2 Renovated Full Bathrooms, Full Basement Waiting To Be Finished And Detached Garage.
47 First 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# :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
213 E Marina Pointe Dr Unit 213, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3085870 Courtesy, Charm, Convenience!
91 3rd Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3130885 FEMA Compliant raised home with INTERIOR ELEVATOR! Huge garage/basement space large enough for 2 cars and workshop. Additional 2nd garage for storage. New granite eik w/laundry and door to balcony deck/terrace! Discrete fire sprinkler system, central station alarm w/cameras Spectacular home!
103 Franklin St, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
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