Roslyn Landmark Society has secured $500,000 from the Save America’s Treasures grant program, through the Historic Preservation Fund, as administered by the National Park Service, Department of Interior for Phase 2 of the Roslyn Grist Mill restoration.
In December 2022, Congressman Tom Suozzi announced this $500,000 fiscal year 2023 community funding grant for the Roslyn Grist Mill Project. The grant was one of the 15 community funded 2023 projects submitted by Congressman Suozzi in April 2022.
The Save America’s Treasures grant will play an integral role in completing Phase 2 of the Mill’s restoration including restoring and reinstalling the second floor, roof, siding, windows, and doors. The concrete basin adjacent to the building will also be adjusted to allow installation of the water wheel. The work is anticipated to begin in spring 2024.
“I’ve always cared about the Roslyn Grist Mill, one of the oldest buildings on Long Island,” stated former congressman, Tom Suozzi. “This $500,000 grant will go a long way in restoring this important landmark and creating an important educational center and tourism destination. Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen.”
Located in the heart of Roslyn on Old Northern Boulevard, the Roslyn Grist Mill stands as a tangible reminder of America’s heritage and determination employed to build this country. As the first commercial building in the community, the water wheel turned for years and watched as the beautiful Village of Roslyn grew and expanded. Thanks to the Mill’s industrial influence as an economic center of trade and commerce, Roslyn prospered as a community.
“From its inception, the Roslyn Grist Mill has been and remains a fundamental part of the Roslyn community. Not only will its restoration preserve the past for future generations to appreciate, but as an education center it will also provide vital opportunities for local school children to learn STEM and STEAM topics outside of the classroom,” said Jaime Karbowiak, executive director of the Roslyn Landmark Society.
The Roslyn Landmark Society is seeking additional funding to complete the restoration of the Roslyn Grist Mill. Interested donors are encouraged to visit RoslynLandmarks.org or contact the organization directly for more information on preserving this historic structure.