Dec 13 2012

The Motor Parkway Toll Collection Structures: #6 Roslyn Lodge in East Williston


Going west to east, the fifth Motor Parkway toll collection structure was the Roslyn Lodge located off Roslyn Road in East Williston.

Built in 1909, the Roslyn Lodge was one of the six toll lodges with living quarters for the toll-takers designed by architect John Russell Pope. A total of 20 toll collection structures were built for the Motor Parkway from 1908 to 1928.

Enjoy,

Howard Kroplick


1909 Surveys

These 1909 surveys show the property built around the lodge was purchased from Alexander Campbell.


1923 Belcher-Hyde Map

The lodge's location in East Williston.


1920s Photo

The best ground image of the lodge when its was active.


1927 Photo & Postcard

A view looking east.

A close-up shows the Roslyn Road Motor Parkway Bridge on the left.


1928 Motor Parkway Atlas


1960s Photo

Soon after the Motor Parkway closed in 1938, the lodge was converted and remains a private home. Courtesy of Margaret and George Vitale from slides of Lester Cutting.


1980s Photos

Courtesy of Ron Ridolph.

The entrance to the lodge off Roslyn Road.


2007 Views

The Roslyn Lodge was extensively renovated in 2007.

Please respect the owner's privacy.



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