The Bungalows of Rockaway
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Upcoming documentary The Bungalows of Rockaway, delves into the rich history of the bungalows on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, NY, over the past 100 years. Co-producers Jennifer Callahan and Elizabeth Logan Harris discuss their upcoming documentary, along with Richard George of the Beachside Bungalow Preservation Association; preservationist Caroline C. Pasion, and moderator Eve M. Kahn.
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I can’t wait to see this film – There are familiar names and stories in these comments. Roof jumping the bungalows! So many kids to play with in the summer – the boardwalk filled with people for the Wednesday night fireworks.
My time in Wavecrest Gardens 20-41 was 1965-1980 and what a time it was. We witnessed massive change – most of it not good. Shame on the politicians for making Rockaway a dumping ground and destroying so many communities.
It was listed in the guide for 8 PM 3/36/11 but an opera was on instead.
Waited to record this documentary on 3/16 but it was cancelled. Anyone have information of when it will air again? I checked the program listing for it and nothing comes up. I caught part of this a while ago and it really interested me. I’d love to see and record the entire documentary in its entirety.
I receive the Thirteen weekly program update email and I always look for “Bungalows” as I didn’t know about it the first time it was presented and missed it. I have set my dvr to record it when I get more notices from Thirteen that it’s scheduled but it’s never on. Just a few weeks ago Les Mis was on instead. I wish once and for all it would be shown. I lived in Far Rockaway for many years and would love to see it.
I lived in the bungalows and the rooming houses in Rockaway and spent many summers there with my grandparents. What great family memories I have. When will this series be shown again?
thank God for memories.and we certainly have them……….i have often thought of what has happened to our beloved rockaway by the sea as” THE RAPE OF THE ROCKAWAYS”………..somone is responsible!!why cant people who were in power be held resposible!……..its awfull to see all the losses………..i have seen them disapear for more than 50 years whats left folks?? empty barren land………old ghosts…………..
I happened to catch a broadcast of the Bungalows of Rockaway film this afternoon, Sat. 6/4/11 and was mesmerized. The memories it brought back are beautiful but sad. Many of my childhood summers were spent in one of those bungalows until the summer I was 16. We were always within 5 minutes walking distance of the boardwalk and the beach. I am now 80 years old but the memories are still clear and fresh. I have many photos of those summers. Wish I could relive them. How sad to think that so many of those adorable little homes have been torn down. Good luck to those who are fighting to keep the remaining neighorhoods alive and well.
I missed the bungalows of Rockaway today. Is it going to be on again in the near future?
The Bungalows of Rockaway will air again on Channel 21, Long Island public television, on Wednesday, June 15th, at 7 pm. More info about the film at: thebungalowsofrockaway.com
When will it be on in westchester? Or on 13 again?
Any chance this will be available to watch online?
I watched this documentary with warm feelings of the area in the 1930’s,40’s, 50’s. I am 81 yrs. old and spent much time at the Rockaways. In the early days with my family members (there were 12 of us). Then I met my future wife in the 40’s at the Rockaway Beach. We were married in 1951 and became part of the new suburbs of L.I. But still always remembered the fun of that beach. My wife passed away in 1998, I am an avid bicyclist and still to go back to ride on the boardwalk after all these years. It still is a precious part of my past. This documentary was a delight, I hope the remaining bungalow people will be victorious!
good show about preservation of historic real estate in rockaway.
you have lots of people who know about preservation, but nobody who knows anything about real estate.
I too grew up coming to Rockaway. My Uncle owned Howley’s Hotel next to Playland on 97th Street. I would love to see the program. When will it be on again?
These comments are great! The Bungalows of Rockaway will be on this afternoon, Sunday August 7th, at 4 pm, on WLIW/Channel 21. Also on same channel at 4 am, Wed August 10th.
I missed it again! Darn. We spent our summers on Beach 24th street, in those wonderful pristine bungalows right off the beach. It was paradise! There was nothing more beautiful than the white sand and the clean ocean. We rode our bikes all over the area, this was between the early 40’s and 60’s. In the evening we went to the boardwalk to play Skee Ball and have Tuki cups, knishes and whatever. What a great life!!!!
I can’t believe that I found this wonderful site, I have wondered all through my life what ever happened to Rockaway. I still dream about the glorious summers spent there. This was the best time of my life.
Herion and Crack the down fall of the Rockaways..sad..
Will You Please Tell Me If And When The Bungalows Of Rockaway Will Be Shown Again..On Your PBS Station Preferrably or Any Other PBS Station In NJ or NY???? Thank You
When will this be on again?
I am the oldest son of Raymond I. & Jean Carson and lived at 42nd Street next door to Mr.& Mrs. Holowchak , she used to take my sister Carol and I, to church for she felt it was horrible that a child was not learning about Jesus Christ. Us kids used to play upon the flat roof and Mrs. Holowchak would make us a honey and bread piece of bread. We moved to Louisiana in 1953. Mt father drove a bus for Green Bus line. While in the Army at Fort Monmouth,New Jersey I went to see her. She remembered me and had me in and true to form she fixed honey and bread and we visited. My folks saw her in 1967, January. As I remember Holly was in the Air Force or Navy and was stationed in Washington, DC.. I remember the Kosher pickles in a barrel for a nickle. I now live in The Dalles, Oregon.