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The Pickle Festival is right around the corner, and we can't make it a success without the help of our amazing volunteers!
We're seeking anyone who wants to help bring this event to life, whether it's welcoming guests at the gate or helping at the booths; there's something for everyone!
Sign up below to be part of the pickle fun!
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Help Protect a Piece of Local History! | | |
At the September 16th Town Board meeting (6 PM), a public hearing will be held on the proposed historic designation of the Grace Preserve Log Cabin.
Built in 1918 as part of the Laurel Lodge subdivision, the cabin originally served as a bachelor’s quarters (or garçonnière). Today, the cabin is managed by the Town, and landmark designation would help ensure its preservation.
Join the discussion to help safeguard this little-known treasure for future generations!
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The Pickle Industry
Golden's Pickle Works
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Golden's Pickle Works
By Harry Rocker (1980s)
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Abe Golden
c. 1920
From Gardiner House
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Pickling processing plants began opening up in the 1870s, with Alexander Gardiner building several on his property near the railroad tracks. Alexander would rent the spaces out to processors, including Abraham Golden.
Abraham Golden, a Manhattan grocer, came to Greenlawn in 1885, where he began processing pickles by renting space from Alexander Gardiner. As the business grew, it moved to a larger building in 1916.
After Abraham’s death, his son Hyman (Hymie) took over operations, but the industry was ultimately destroyed in the 1920s by the devastating “White Pickle” disease. The disease caused the cucumbers to grow only about 2 1/2 inches in length; afterwards, they would whiten and harden.
Plants continued making sauerkraut for a few years, but Golden's closed in 1953. By the 1960s, the pickle plants were all torn down.
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A deep dive on the pickle industry will be featured in the mailed Summer membership newsletter! | | | | |
Sauerkraut Making
c. 1930s
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Coring the Cabbage
c. 1930s
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Letter from Hymie Golden's son, Phil Golden
May 5, 1980
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Paid Farmers from Alart & McGuire
c. 1917
*Note the faint boat sketch
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100 Years Ago
August 1925 News Articles
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Goldens - Pickles Wanted
The County Review
August 6, 1925
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Goldens - Pickles Wanted
The County Review
August 27, 1925
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Centerport News
The Long-Islander
August 14, 1925
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Centerport Yacht Club
From Undated Postcard
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Group of People in Boat w/ Centerport Yacht Club in Background
c. 1930s
Donated by Natalie Suydam
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A Surprise in Store
The Long-Islander
August 28, 1925
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Letter from the Fair Committee
August 6, 1925
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Sidewalk is Voted for School Street
Brooklyn Eagle
August 25, 1925
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New Sidewalk for Greenlawn Children
The Long-Islander
August 28, 1925
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Greenlawn School Postcard
c. 1924
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Woman Injured in Auto Collision Near Huntington
The Brooklyn Daily Times
August 28, 1925
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Hall's Inn Postcard
Front & Back
Undated
Donated by Mr. Velocci
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GCHA Membership
Looking to Become a Member or Renew?
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Consider renewing your membership or joining, as your annual dues allows us to continue maintaining our two historic properties, the John Gardiner Farmhouse, and the Suydam Homestead, alongside the preservation of paintings, photographs, documents, and ephemera at the Russell B. Brush Research Center.
An annual membership entitles you to a subscription to our quarterly newsletter and monthly e-newsletter, in addition to discounts on programs. You will also get early access to our digitized collection, and virtual exhibits/tours.
Senior/Student - $20
Individual - $25
Family - $40
Sponsor - $75
Patron - $125
Click a tier & pay online via Square
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Mail a check to:
GCHA
31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY 11740
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Gift Options
To Support Our Association
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Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association Mug
$12.00
Click here!
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(Images of America)
Greenlawn: A Long Island Hamlet
From the archives of the Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association comes this striking visual history of the north shore Long Island hamlet of Greenlawn.
Originally known as Oldfields, the area was settled in the early 1800s by farmers. The extension of the Long Island Railroad through the farmlands in 1867-1868 provided the impetus for the development of a profitable pickle and cabbage industry, the growth of the community, and the arrival of vacationers, many of whom soon became year-round residents. Greenlawn includes stories of the Halloween eve conflagration, the Adirondack-style vacation retreat, the opera house, the farmhouse murders, the vaudevillians, and the Pickle King, among others. Today, houses cover the old farmlands; yet Greenlawn with: one main street of small shops, a railroad crossing that halts traffic throughout the day, and many historical buildings-still retains its small-town charm.
$20.00
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(Images of America)
Centerport
Discover the Deco estates, summer camp spots, and stunning landscapes that Long Island's North Shore coastal community of Centerport has to offer.
Once known as Little Cow Harbor, the coastal community of Centerport on Long Island's north shore is rich in natural resources, including a beautiful harbor with several freshwater streams surrounded by wooded hills. Centerport was originally the site of several important mills, but in the late 19th century, it became a summer retreat for both the rich and the not so rich. Youth camps, most notably the Franciscan Brothers' Camp Alvernia; guesthouses; and resorts as well as popular restaurants dotted the shoreline. In the early 20th century, large estates were established by the Vanderbilt, Van Iderstine, Burling, Morse, DeBrabant, Whitney, and Corbin families on the Little Neck peninsula. As the 20th century progressed, modest and generously sized houses replaced the small farms and many of the large estates. The unspoiled natural beauty and rich history has for centuries drawn residents whose love of Centerport continue to make our village a great place to live.
$20.00
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Harvey A. Weber's Centerport
In 1990, Harvey Weber wrote, edited, designed and published Centerport, a word and photographic history of his adopted home. The book was well received and was reprinted in 1991. At his death in September 1991, the rights to his book about Centerport became the property of his widow, Madeline Weber. In 2001, as the book was about to go out of print, Mrs. Weber generously ceded the rights to the Centerport book to the GCHA in loving memory of her husband. The Association has now re-issued Harvey Weber's book as a tribute to the great contribution he has made to preserve the history of Centerport through his own beautiful photographs and through the historic photographs that he assembled. The Association also acknowledges with heartfelt gratitude the generosity of Madeline Weber. Her gift has made it possible for our community to enjoy her husband's work for years to come.
Harvey Weber was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1917. He died in Centerport in 1991. During his lifetime he received many prestigious awards and honors, including the Joseph Costa Award from the National Press Photographers Association. He exhibited his work in six one-man shows. His photographs are included in museum, university, and private collections.
$5.00
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(Available only through the GCHA)
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