The Pulaski of Roslyn with Mitchell Schwartz
About this Event
Come hear author Mitchell Schwartz discuss his new book, The Pulaski of Roslyn: The History of the William Cullen Bryant Viaduct and the Roslyn Bypass.
The Roslyn Bypass is one of the most significant components of Long Island surface transportation network. Stretching from the Village of Flower Hill at its west end to the Village of Roslyn at its east end, this stretch of Northern Boulevard (Route 25A) has been compared over the years to New Jersey’s famed Pulaski Skyway. Its construction eliminated one of the worst traffic bottlenecks on Long Island. Having deteriorated and become structurally obsolete by the 1990s, the Bryant Viaduct was replaced with a more modern bridge from 2006-2014, ensuring that this vital link could continue serving as a proud testament to modern civil engineering, as well as a community that takes pride in preserving its history while embracing modern times.
Join us to hear the story behind this vital stretch of highway and discover its history, the engineering behind it, how it relieved severe congestion in a charming community on the North Shore of Long Island, and helped foster the transformation of Roslyn and the greater area into a thriving, world-renowned suburb of New York City.
Copies of Schwartz's book will also be made available for purchase at the event and a book signing will take place following the presentation.
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Bryant Library's Helen Glannon Room
Address: 2 Papermill Road, Roslyn, NY 11576
Cost: FREE
About the presenter:
Mitchell Morgan Schwartz is a lifelong Roslyn area resident and a passionate historian, specializing in local, municipal, and transportation history. An avid advocate for civic pride in both local heritage and historic preservation, and for the promotion of their importance in both education and community engagement, Schwartz serves as Co-Vice President of the Roslyn Landmark Society and as the Village Historian of Flower Hill, where he resides. Schwartz graduated from Roslyn High School in 2020. He earned his B.A. in history & geography from Hofstra University in 2024 and is currently earning his J.D. from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University.
Additional projects Schwartz has worked on include the creation of the Flower Hill Historic Trail walking tour network in 2021, the Flower Hill Historical Gallery museum at Flower Hill Village Hall in 2023, and completing various writings on the history of the Roslyn area – including on the Long Island Expressway’s construction through the Roslyn area in 2024.
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