Photos: Berel Meyers. Hotel Furst It was just taken away. Yes, Barbara is my sister. Murray Hill Hotel (now Dynamite Youth Center) Our program includes incredible on-campus programming including sports, chinuch, swimming, art-and-crafts, carnivals, petting zoos, and more. It is nice to have these memories refreshed from time to time! Rockland Lake will always be in my heart. Brookside Farm Renters: a 'Vanishing Species', Some people were leery of the co-op concept for bungalow colonies as it spread across the region. All my cousins and aunts and uncles were there, too, in that small bungalow colony. We were the children of the owners of Ha-Ya Bungalows. My second (?) Alpine Hotel For years these fakakta announcements would drive me crazy, yet I felt it necessary to preserve one forever. Gowdey House My grandmother, Annie Frances Jansky/Yonsky Jeslinek Ireland, bought a house on the mountain side of Lake Road in 1907. Sunrise Colony And Mary Jane? I wish I could figure out a way to share them on this blog. The siyum was held in 'Berel's Shul', named for R' Berel Junik a"h, with the participation of many Lubavitcher from around the area, in accordance with the . GoodnessThe stories. We would Stiglitz It was kind of like an inter-bungalow colony Scot, Memories. Deer Mountain Resort Colony The Hudson house is in its final months/years. The Van Wyck, Bungalows So many memories. I was able to get over to the old town a few weeks ago. Two friends of my grandmother were Frances Ebner and Lillian Havlik. After the Ice, Rockland Lake became known as a resort area for folks from New York City and the rest of the metropolitan area. Our neighbors were the Epsteins who owned Eppies Grove. Thanks, Bob! Terrace Hill Hotel Jeffrey, Albert Manganelli. I didnt remember Forest Glen, but now that you mention it I think I do. 2023 jewish telegraphic agency all rights reserved. We would walk down Lake Road into town several times a week to pick up the mail for all the residents of the bungalow colony. Dear Patrick S.For some reason I dont receive your wonderful At Home in Nyack anymore. Jan's Like Uncle Mick my Mom on one of her last visits to Rockland County took me to GethsemaneCemetery and we walked it identifying our Kucera graves. Merryville Hotel One bungalow is currently for sale, profiled last week on Upstater-the $26,500 bungalow that is one of the most affordable vacation homes in the Catskills that we've seen. Hi Meta! Wow!! By Jacob Frommer October 9, 2017. Edelman's Cottages The swings and handball court was behind our bungalow and down the hill. Farber's Lane Why destroy a living, breathingvillage, or 13 of them in the case of Rockland Countys full total? We also had a casino, a summer soft ball team and me and my sister and cousins remember, in the 1950s that my grandfather, Dominick Manganelli, would take us on a ride around Rockland Lake to get the mail and would go fast over the bumps and make our stomach fall and make us all laugh. 400 acres in Monticello (some waterfront) with roads, waiting for a developer or . Another part of that story was that George Washington slept in the manor. During their courtship my grandfather used to walk from Nyack to Rockland Lake via the path along the Hudson. This game would be great for individual student practice as well as whole group on an interactive whiteboard. Box 1500, Monticello, NY 12701. I live in Florida now..drove to the end of Collyer last June and gasped out loud when I saw the monstrosity that was built theresad face, Great reading. Elm Shade Hotel Hi Emmi,I ddnt feel it was appropriate for the blog, but if my childhood recollection is accurate your dad was Irving Schulsinger and your bungalow was referred to as the Schulsinger bungalow. GO. Mrs. McIntyre. The post office closed its doors in 1965, effectively ending Rockland Lakes existence as a place. I will have to double check with her. Lansmans was originally founded by the Lansmans family in 1942 as a rental bungalow colony. I have barely a ghost of a memory of him as he passed when I was quite young. bungalow colony) about 30-35 years ago (c.1965-1970) to a company anymore. In 1955 I was a mere 2 years of age but every summer, from the date my birth (and the building of the pool, 1953) my family ran the colony for my grandparents Lucy and Dominick Manganelli. Rose Inn Frances Mariconda, Frances, That pool was about 100x40 or 50. Hello Genel! Silver Valley House, Hotels Pines Hotel (formerly Moneka Lodge) On the upper floor lived the Klopchin & Decker Families, The Lane as it was called had the Banas Family at the top, followed bythe Dillons, Venezia, Westervelt, and Fay Families. Favorite. When I do visit home I try to walk around the old town just to bring up my childhood stories and all my old friends. Pinecrest Acres Bungalow Colony. Heidi DeVita. Barndominium; Bungalow; Cabin; Contemporary; Cottage; Country . However, in 1955, at the age of 18, I spent the Summer working as a counselor at the Ha-Ya Bungalow Colony. Im pretty sure I remember Roy Cohen, who posted in July- Roy, was your mom Flora, and your dad an optometrist? Hoffman House I loved to go to the corner candy store with my grandfather John Chlupsa. My mother planted marigolds and zinnias in a small garden along the pool fence.The comments in this thread are a collective of precious memories. Hi there! PS. The stone caretaker's house also needs renovation, but it is winterized and includes four bedrooms, two baths, two wood stoves, a new roof, and a new furnace. We came down from the mountain by the Firehouse so I also got to see some of the town. The other hotels I wish I could go with you! In case you dont know who this is it is Albert D. Manganelli, the son of Gloria and Albert A. Manganelli. Boxer's Dairy Farm Mathes Hotel I remember Lena and Patty Bilotti- an older couple who came up before the actual season began and stayed through September- he was a friend of the owner, Mr. Schliefman -he fished all summer and proudly displayed his catches! I realize this post is aging. Greenwood Park They broke many hearts putting in their vision of a park. Communal amenities include an in-ground pool, tennis courts and a hiking trail. I remember that my father sold it about To your point. Going up Landing Rd. As you can see, the exteriors and interiors are in various conditions. in. Some of the units have renovations started on them including new electric, plumbing, foundations and new room divisions. Let's Get In Touch! Most of them had two bedrooms, a tiny kitchen, a sitting I would love to see any old photos you have of Rockland Lake! Our tire swing on the large Elderberry tree. Casmir's Lodge ''So many have gone by the wayside, and I don't know whose fault that is,'' she said. I was born in 1965 but remember my mom telling me about the town. The house on the corner had a outhouse but that was before my time..All the apartments had indoor bathrooms when I was a kid. My age group (68yrs-72yrs) has been trying to work with NY state and County legislators to find out why the Rockland Lake village designation had been taken away. Daitch's Paradise Inn Stier's Chelsea House Danamy's Woodland Manor Freedom Golf Range. However, that meant nothing to me as I preferred the Hudson house with its winter and summer outhouses, Grandpa Hudsons tool shed, the drive out area where you could walk under a car to work on it, large spiders and wild berries everywhere. Hotel LeRoy JFH Bungalows Don't miss out: Subscribe to our print and e-edition now. In the 1950s and 1960s working class New York families escaped the city to the Catskills. The Knickerbocker Ice Companyincorporated at Rockland Lake in 1831 (changing the name officially from Quaspeck Lake). Like you, she tends to look up these things at work (yep, at 86 she still works at the Blauvelt Library). I was only born in 1959 and by the time I was ready for school Lake Road Elementary was built. It just seems exactly how Geo. Is Janet still about? They don't officially rent here, or let you sublet, so the way in is buying. Reblogged this on RitaGlynnSmith's Blog and commented: PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Or how about Doodletown? Mr. Klopchin. And if that link fails anyone can email me at bobadler@yahoo.com. the biggest one in town cause of all the boys. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Greenberger's Richman's Happy Acres (originally Richman's Rest) Ill be watching..LOL! American Art. Terrace Hotel I had a wonderful time that Summer. Adelaide Begby was my aunt the older sister of my birth mother Caroline Dillon. , My deepest sympathies and condolences Michael Klopchin, may he rest in peace, thank you all..he will be missedMickey, Im very sorry to hear of Joes passing. It always seems to be at work when I reminisce as well!!! Sabow's Roadside Bungalow Colony Chait's If you are the person who I think you are, my Dad used too call you, Micky. Pollack's Hotel I have been on this site for a while and you can see my comments all over here. I love this thread. We had a milkman, a fresh fruit delivery, a bread man and a real deli downtown Congers. A Methodist Church stood at the intersection also. In response to John Reimer re Teresa Kucera. And yet, this post has somehow managed to bring together an impressive number of former year-round and summer residents. Kornfield Cottages the good old days!, My mother was born in Rockland Lake. We'd love to hear eyewitness Susan my name is Robert Dunham lived at the end of Collier Ave. Atkin's Bungalows (later Morrison's Bungalows) I worked at the ROMIC School (mentioned above), formerly the Rockland Lake Elementary School from 1967 until it split into two parts- RISE (Rockland Institute of Special Education) West, for children with emotional and behavioral problems and RISE East for children with multiple problems including physical challenges about 1970. I went to school with your brother, Joe, when the Rockland Lake School was closed and you students were moved to the Congers School. I will have to review them and let you know? Warm. Hiked up the back side of Hook Mountain on Thanksgiving every year. her summers at Tuckers Colony. My sister somehow got out of the bungalow Anyone can read what you share. I remember Rockland Lake fondly I grew up in the area my father and mother Walter and Doris Fethke had a business on Lake Road in Congers Spot Out cleaners . Hahn's Thanks for the reply, Albert! On the other side were some apartments, a store operated by Maggie Hines, a Grocery store run by the Banas Family. She is with me here in Virginia and is 99 years old. My sister will be 69 in September and Karen just turned 69 in April and I believe Joan is 67. Fallsburg Country Club I remember that I was given lodging in a building across the road from the bungalows. Colonial you can contact me at my e-mail address of AlbertM@njcpafirm.com. In 1963 as a brand new teenager I was working in a bungalow colony near Liberty, New York in the Catskills, and one Saturday I hear Ruby's voice booming over the loudspeaker system from a colony up the road, "Ruby's here with Mom's Knishes". Sam and wife (Marie?) 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