Roslyn Landmark Society to give historic tours

Bill San Antonio

The Ellen Ward Clock Tower, Warren Wilkey house and Van Nostrand Starkins house will be among the historic Roslyn properties and gardens open for walking tours on June 6 hosted by the Roslyn Landmark Society.

Tours will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with tickets costing between $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the tour, with proceeds going toward financing future landmark society events.  

Landmark society officials said the tours will be the only time many of the structures are open to the public.

The clock tower and Wilkey house — a restored property from the French Second Empire era — both date back to the 1800s, while the Van Notrand House, which is still in its original condition, dates back to the 17th century, officials said.

No children under age 12 will be permitted on the walking tours, due to the age of the properties, officials said. In addition, spike-heeled shoes, smoking and interior photography will be prohibited.

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