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Fourth of July at Harbor Hill

In the summer of 1911, Katherine and Clarence Mackay hosted their first annual Fourth of July Boy Scouts Field Meet which welcomed Roslyn...

Jul 4, 20201 min read

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From ancient times to modern day, pharmacies have existed as centers for health, wellness, and socialization. Over time these shops have...

Jun 30, 20201 min read

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As we return to work at The Bryant Library, the adjacent Gerry Park is being renovated and renewed. For us at The Local History...

Jun 12, 20202 min read

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William Cullen Bryant, our library's founder and namesake, held abolitionist views and was instrumental in securing northern votes for...

Jun 9, 20201 min read

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On June 8th, 1960, exactly 60 years ago this evening, over 1,000 people gathered at Roslyn High School to attend the...

Jun 8, 20202 min read

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Several months ago, a long-time resident walked into the Local History Collection with a cache of more than 500 letters that he found...

May 24, 20202 min read

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Christopher Morley (1890 – 1957) was a prolific writer and well-known resident of Roslyn Estates. In his 1921 book of essays Pipefuls,...

May 19, 20205 min read

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Enjoy this digitized version from the Library of Congress of a 1904 illustrated collection of William Cullen Bryant's poetry. LC Catalog...

May 8, 20201 min read

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We need your help with a very special project! Contribute to the Covid-19 Roslyn Community Scrapbook by tagging #BryantScrapbook in an...

May 8, 20201 min read

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Celebrity watching is not a twenty-first century phenomenon. Interest in the lifestyles of the rich and famous was just as strong a...

May 8, 20204 min read

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