Breezy Point Historical Society of NY

Forget shoe strings... we went barefoot and the stickers jammed into the callous on my heels

IF THIS POSTING GAVE YOU ENJOYMENT, PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO THE LEARNING CENTER IN THE NAME OF THE AUTHOR, MARY ELIZABETH SMITH.

Thank you, Jack Gillen for the photos you donated. This photo, from April 1978, is a wonderful example of the bungalow community we were from the start, This is Lincoln Walk and you can see the sign pole for West End Avenue.

As we wait for yet another snowstorm to begin, here is a photo that brings the desolation of winter residents in the past to the forefront. Thank you, Jack Gillen, for the share Lincoln Walk March 1963 when Jack Gillen's family was the only winter resident on the block. Jack had to shovel a path, after each storm, the entire length of the block to the parking lot.

I have mentioned this before, but we have so many new followers that it bears repeating. We owe so much to the Rockaway Point News for all their years of reporting on the big issues as well as the sports, community social clubs and perhaps a little gossip (how else would we know who got married? LOL). But keeping up each week is important and Mike Schramm graciously permits everyone to view the Pointer from anywhere in the world.... since most families maintain ties to their friends and relatives here, you might want to look every Friday. http://rpnewsonline.com/currentissue/RPN.pdf And if you're local, you can still pick up a free copy at the establishments that advertise in the paper.

At least the little cinder block building is still there...

We talk about finding our history, but do you remember things we have lost?

I can dream, can't I?

So here we sit, quarantined, missing friends, and reliving great memories in our minds... Here are a few wonderful memories from events at the Sugar Bowl that made the summers at The Point so memorable Thank you, Maureen Ritter

The office will be closed today

THE FINAL SUPPLY OF 2020 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS WENT TO THE RIDGEWOOD SAVINGS BANK TODAY FOR SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Breezy Point Historical Society of New York would like to thank Ridgewood Savings Bank and all their staff for their assistance in the sale of our Christmas ornaments, as well as their support throughout the year. God bless them. Happy New Year!

Someone asked me for a photo of the Rockaway Point dock. This very crowded dock was due to the transport of the space shuttle through Rockaway Inlet. Thank you, Theresa Hyland for the share

Daily News article, February 24, 1928

We have several photographs of The Bambino visiting the Diffendale’s in Roxbury. He often would stop at an orphanage and pick out a group of boys to bring with him to enjoy the beach. Stop by or BPHSNY office in the medical building on a Wednesday to view the history of our community.