Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Woodcleft Inn
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2018
1. Woodcleft Inn Marker
First summer hotel in Freeport
on this site 1897. Built by
Randall & Miller. Sold 1907
to Society of St. Vincent
De Paul as fresh air home
Erected 2016 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 330.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 40° 38.399′ N, 73° 34.989′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Woodcleft Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Freeport NY 11520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Playland Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Two Shipwrecks and the Life Saving Service (approx. 0.4 miles away); Woodcleft Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Freeport's Nautical Mile (approx. 0.4 miles away); Al Grover's Spirit of Freeport (approx. 0.4 miles away); Guy Lombardo's House (approx. half a mile away); Crystal Lake Hotel (approx. half a mile away); Freeport Legends (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2018
2. Woodcleft Inn Marker - wide view
Postcard published by Douglas Publishing Company, Buffalo (courtesy of Freeport Memorial Library), circa 1920
3. Woodcleft Inn
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 27, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
