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Gary Farkash, president of the Baldwin Historical Society, at the Kellogg House, which underwent a new paint job that restored the House to its old colors.
The Kellogg House exterior has been restored to its former glory By BEN FIEBERT bfiebert@liherald.com
After workers stripped the exterior of the George Sumner Kellogg House over the summer, Gary Farkash, the president of the Baldwin Historical Society, uncovered something that he would later use to pay homage to the home’s rich history. The Kellogg House has been a fixture in Baldwin for more than 100 years. It was once the home of civil war veteran George Sumner Kellogg, who later died in July 1918, and the House became an antique shop shortly after Kellogg’s death in the 1920s. It has been out of operation for the past couple of decades, however, and has become an eye-
sore. That finally changed during exterior renovations that began in July, and Farkash figured out how to give the house a fresh look. Construction workers removed a number of layers of the building’s exterior until they uncovered the original wood, which had been painted green and white. The colors had changed over the past century to blue and yellow, and then red and purple. “The colors on the Kellogg House are the original colors,” Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé said. “So they are historically accurate, and I’m just thrilled that this renovation is getting done.” Mulé noted that the green and white Continued on paGe 4
The Baldwin community is one of a kind, but you don’t need us to tell you that. From the calm harbor to lively Grand Avenue, Baldwin is a place of diverse personalities, supported by a its devoted fire department, excellent schools, thriving local businesses, and several scenic parks. Baldwin’s residents, civic leaders and elected officials are committed to strengthening the community. Everyone here wants not only the best for themselves and their families, but the people around them. Play some basketball at Baldwin Park, or go for a walk along Milburn Creek and see nature truly come alive. In Baldwin, there’s something for everyone. The Baldwin Herald is your community newspaper. There is no other publication or news outlet that knows more about this town, its people and the things you care about than us. We are there for you in the best of times and the worst of times, no matter what. This week’s Herald is being mailed to every home in town, and includes a copy of our popular annual magazine, Living In Baldwin. It’s filled with great information you can use throughout the year, and it features the many acts of kindness
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