East Rockaway in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Oven
Photographed by Jordan Romano
1. Site of Oven Marker
Sold by Aaron Alburtis to
Isaac Bloom in 1760. Bread
was baked here for three cents
twice a week for neighbors.
Erected 2000 by East Rockaway Centennial.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
Location. 40° 38.383′ N, 73° 39.616′ W. Marker is in East Rockaway, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Ocean Avenue 0.1 miles south of Atlantic Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Talfor Boat Basin and Boardwalk, East Rockaway NY 11518, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Waterfront (a few steps from this marker); Dave Push (a few steps from this marker); Mayor Joseph F. Carrigan Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Vigilant Engine Co. and Protector H.L. & Hose Co. World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Davison Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Site Of (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Garden of Heroes
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 4, 2025
2. Site of Oven Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2021, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 792 times since then and 64 times this year. Last updated on October 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on March 29, 2021, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. 2. submitted on October 10, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
