Rockville Centre Landmark Celebrates 85th Anniversary

The Rockville Tudor, Rockville Centre’s first four-story luxury apartment building and one of the first on Long Island to have an elevator, has reached a milestone of 85 years in the Village. Mayor Francis X. Murray will commemorate the special anniversary with current residents of the Tudor on Friday at 1:00 p.m.

“Since 1929 the historic Rockville Tudor has been home to thousands of families and businesses,” commented Mayor Francis X. Murray.

“It’s been the home of the rich and famous and served as a communications headquarter during World War II. I am proud of its rich heritage and the fact that it remains a vital part of our Village historical heritage after 85 years.”

Over its 85-year history, the Rockville Tudor has been home to prominent individuals and events. The Tudor served as a communications command center for the Rockville Centre Civil Defense Council throughout the war. The Tudor stood fast, providing peace of mind during this traumatic time. Following the war, The Tudor opened its doors to returning veterans giving them a chance to start anew.

The Rockville Tudor Corporation embarked on a full-scale capital improvement plan to preserve and restore the historic integrity of the building for all shareholders and the Village, including the replacement of the roof and windows, restoration of the Tudor façade and installation of six new stained glass windows completing the original Twelve.

The Corporation capped off over $2.5 million in capital improvements with lobby enhancements that restore the walls, ceilings, moldings and fireplace as well as replacing furniture to capture historic period significance and create a beautiful focal point for building residents and visitors.

Recently, the Village of Rockville Centre was featured in both Newsday and the New York Times for being one of the most desirable villages to live, work and play. Many residents in the articles cited the wide range of housing options in the Village and its proximity to the train station and downtown as being a major plus. The Rockville Tudor is one of the housing options that makes Rockville Centre a desirable place to reside.

Submitted by Village of Rockville Centre

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