Comments on: The Bungalows of Rockaway

By: Carl Carson

Carl Carson — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:12:49 +0000

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.

By: stephanie isaac

stephanie isaac — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 22:11:25 +0000

When will this be on again?

By: Smokey Stoneback

Smokey Stoneback — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:32:17 +0000

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

By: Omar

Omar — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:39:13 +0000

Herion and Crack the down fall of the Rockaways..sad..

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:34:19 +0000

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.

By: Toby Heilbrunn

Toby Heilbrunn — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:42:23 +0000

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!!!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:35:04 +0000

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.

By: Patricia Ward

Patricia Ward — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:34:23 +0000

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?

By: vince castellano

vince castellano — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:46:21 +0000

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.

By: richard white

richard white — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:09:31 +0000

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!