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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# :3161895 Charming Center Hall Colonial Just Listed W/large rooms, LR w/Fireplace, Eik, Fdr, Partial Fin Bsmt w/OSE, Huge attic area, Large 1.5 car garage, inviting rear yard W/stone paver patio. No flood insurance required.
48 Alexine Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3073266 Contemporary Hi Ranch Offering 4 Br, 2 Baths, Open Floor Plan Kitchen, Din Area, Living Rm with Cathedral Ceiling, Family Rm, Full Unfinished Basement (Hi Ceilings)With A Back Entrance To The Yard, Wood Floors, Pvt Driveway, Garage, taxes are in the process of being grieved. Must See!
53 Plainfield Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3164503 1920's Tudor East Rockaway Mint Super Clean Four Floors, With Bonus Tremendous Artist Studio/Play Room Loft. Updated Electrical And Heating A Must See! Low Taxes, Super Private Block Must See!
Open House: 09/22/2019 - 09/22/2019 , 1:00pm-3:00pm
14 Flint Rd, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3164718 Expanded 4 BR, 2.5 Bath Colonial with Excellent Flow In Fabulous Location. Great Opportunity, All it Needs is Some TLC! Selling AS IS. LR/Fpl, FDR, Den/Fpl & EIK. Large Unfinished Dry Bsmt with High Ceilings. 1 Car Att Garage. SD#20. No Sandy Damage. No Flood Insurance Required. Make This your Own!!
Open House: 09/22/2019 - 09/22/2019 , 12:00pm-1:30pm
9 Judith Ct, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
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# :3158800 Waterfront Lovers, canal with dockage for 10 boats, all redone interior w/sparkling wood floors, new appliances, granite counter tops, CAC, wrap around decking, huge ppty, large 1.5 det gar, taxes being grieved.
1 8th Ave, 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# :3152325 Great Opportunity in Wonderful Hewlett/East Rockaway Neighborhood!! 4 BR, 3 Bath Expanded Ranch on Spacious Property in Lynbrook School District# 20. LR/Fpl, Dining Room, EIk, Enclosed Porch & Huge Upper Level Family Room. CAC, HW Floors. Update to Your Liking! Roof Approx 7 Yrs, New CAC unit.Attached Garage. 20 Min to Beach, 40 Min to NYC. Low Taxes!! Won't Last!
228 Waverly Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3003177 Mint Split, Updated Eik, Appliances, Master Br W/Full Bath, 2 Br, Den W/Fireplace, Family Room, Wood Floors, Basement Has Electric Radiant Heated Floors, Alarm System. 5 Zone Inground Sprinkler, 2 Car Garage. Tax Grievance Filed
51 Davison Ave, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
ML# :3145933 Decorate & Save!!! Lovely Split, Corner Property, Master Bedroom with Loft. Skylights. SD#20.
Open House: 09/22/2019 - 09/22/2019 , 12:00pm-2:00pm
2 Mallow Rd, E. Rockaway, NY, 11518
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