To those who have read the story of Rip van Winkle and the hamlet in which he lived and raised his family known to us as Sleepy Hollow except for the lack of a mountain background, Brentwood would equally compare back in 1919 when I first came upon this hamlet of Brentwood. Read the rest of this entry »
William H. Baker
January 22, 2014 by adminHoliday Party 2013
December 23, 2013 by EEdelsteinThanks to everyone who made this such a success!
Sacred Heart Chapel
December 4, 2013 by EEdelsteinEnjoy these beautiful images that were taken during our tour of the Chapel on Nov. 18.
John Mrowka
July 25, 2013 by EEdelsteinI got to chatting with folks on FB page “I Used live in Brentwood L.I 11717 pg2 ” about Anthony Felicio and how myself and a buddy cleared the lot in 1965 (I was 15) on Candlewood Rd. and Illinois Ave. to become the JFK Memorial Park. Here are pics and the Facebook posting I put with them:
My pal Ken Weber and I worked hard all summer of ’65, I think, clearing the bush and garbage off that lot, and seeding and planting on it. Tony Felicio arranged the financing from Brentwood to pay us and have the stone and flag installed. I’m so happy it’s still looking good.
The Bell has been restored!
July 25, 2013 by EEdelsteinPlease click on the link to Projects to see a day-by-day photo essay on the restoration of the Second School House Bell.
