Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kelby House
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2018
1. Kelby House Marker
Home Of Robert H. Kelby ca. 1902, Librarian Of New York Historical Society from 1898 To 1920. Son Charles was NYS Judge
Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 214.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 40° 39.687′ N, 73° 35.442′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Lena Avenue and Wallace Street on Lena Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 West Lena Avenue, 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. Miracle House 1906 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seaman Ave School (approx. ¼ mile away); Village Hall - 1928 (approx. ¼ mile away); Exempt Firehouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Water and Power (approx. 0.4 miles away); Parrot Rifle (approx. half a mile away); The First Public School in Freeport (approx. half a mile away); Trubia Rifle (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. Kelby House and Marker
"Robert Hendre Kelby (1847-1927) served as librarian to the New-York Historical Society from 1899 to 1920. Upon his retirement, he was granted the title Librarian Emeritus. After serving in the Navy during the Civil War, Kelby began working with the New-York Historical Society in 1868. Under his direction, the collection of the Society grew from 17,000 volumes to over 150,000 volumes and 160,000 pamphlets. Kelby is credited with helping the Society raise the funds necessary to move to its current location on Central Park West.
Kelby and his family came to Freeport around 1903. He purchased a three-story shingle-style house on the northwest corner of Lena Avenue and Wallace Street in an area of Freeport known as Randall Park. Kelby lived at 112 West Lena Avenue until his death in 1927." - Freeport History Encyclopedia
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
