Tree Trimming in Roslyn Estates

The area where Roslyn Estates is located was originally inhabited by the Matinecock Native Americans. European colonists started to settle in the area in the 17th century – specifically settlers of Dutch and English heritage. From that point until the early 20th century, much of what is now the Village of Roslyn Estates consisted of farmland and estates.

Around 1908, the land was purchased by developer Dean Alvord, who also developed Prospect Park South in Brooklyn and Belle Terre in Port Jefferson. On this land, Alvord would create the planned, residential community which today forms the Village of Roslyn Estates, under the name “Roslyn Estates, Inc.”. It was nicknamed “The Eden of Long Island” when originally developed, due to the community’s design and setting.

In 1931, residents decided to try incorporating Roslyn Estates as a village, due to the fact that the community’s original deed restrictions were set to expire around that time. Their efforts to incorporate were successful, and the Village of Roslyn Estates was incorporated on June 8, 1931.