Information for Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 (6pm) - Landmarks Preservation Commission Hearing

Please SHARE THIS INFORMATION with all those who would like to support landmarking of the Gouin-Lawrence-Graber House based on its historical, cultural and architectural significance. 

We need community members to show up in-person to let the Town of Hempstead - Landmarks Preservation Commission know that we want to preserve this local historical treasure and maintain "A Stroll Down Memory Lane", the Bellmore Village theme which is critical to the future of our community. 

As many understand, the Gouin-Lawrence-Graber House is situated at the center of Bellmore Village and is its heart. We look forward to sharing our research about its rich history at the Tuesday, April 4th, 6pm hearing.

Gouin-Lawrence-Graber House - Built 1938
Site of a bygone era of local family doctors
during the Golden Age of Medicine in the U.S. 

The Gouin-Lawrence-Graber House at 2116 Centre Avenue is a unique and stately presence at the center of Bellmore Village and is its heart! It symbolizes “A Stroll Down Memory Lane” which Bellmore residents want to preserve. Dr. William Gouin hired architect, Mr. Ronald M. Peck to design and build the home with an attached office for his general medical practice. Mr. Peck was a lead architect in 1936 and general manager in the following decades for the firm of Frederic P. Wiedersum Architects, recognized across the nation for the design/build of Mepham High School which opened its doors in 1937, a historical moment for the community. 

The tale of three esteemed doctors (Dr. William Gouin, Dr. Jesse Lawrence and Dr. George Graber) who lived and practiced here commemorates the historic influence of original local community general practitioners during a bygone era of the “golden age of medicine”. This rich history is linked to the American story where people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds created the American landscape as we know it. The doctors were all impacted by limitations, change and advances within the medical profession of the time and the “golden age of medicine” that America was to embark on and they would lead pre and post WWII.

The historical, cultural, and architectural significance of this home and its people will be presented at the hearing.

Questions:  Contact Christine Keller at 516-384-9205
Review Our Change.org Petition: https://chng.it/6DwNfKpJ 
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