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Fall Festivities in Montauk

Posted on 22 September 2010 by johnd

The Montauk Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2 Day Annual Fall Festival which  will be held on Saturday October 9th and Sunday October 10th from 10 – 5pm “on the Green” in the Center of downtown Montauk.

On Saturday the Chamber?sponsored family?friendly festival kicks off with its Famous Clam Chowder Tasting contest. To award best New England and Manhattan chowders there will be food personality judges from the local newspapers in addition to the people’s choice award. Both days include activities such as a 30 horse Carousel, inflatable rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, Kid Karaoke, games for kids, live music, local farmers market and plant stands, October?fest style food, roasted corn, wine and beer for adults.

Sunday the Festival continues with additional activities under the tent including the Annual Chinese Auction, a fundraiser sponsored by the Montauk Community Center Playhouse Foundation. There will be a variety of about 100 items such as gift baskets, merchandise, and gift certificates donated by local businesses. There will be live music and baked goods too! It will be your last chance to buy Chamber Cash Catch raffle tickets over the week?end. The drawing for the grand cash prize of $25,000 and 17 other cash prizes will take place Sunday afternoon. Tickets are only $50.00 each.

The festival is the annual fundraiser sponsored by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce.
Should you have any questions about the Annual Fall Festival contact the Montauk Chamber of Commerce’s event coordinator Pat Shea or executive director Laraine Creegan at 631?668?2355.

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Montauk Manor Vintage “ThyssenKrotis” Hydraulic Elevator

Posted on 03 September 2010 by admin

Now this was a treat.

The Montauk Manor was built in 1926, both elevators being original to the building. Both elevators were installed as traction, probably by OTIS. Then, around 1960, both elevators were completely modernized with OTIS “pre-lexan” fixtures and converted to hydraulics.

Then in 2008, ThyssenKrupp modernized this elevator (buttons only) and left the other one original. The Montauk Manor was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

The building may have been a hotel previously. Today, it operates as a luxurious hotel/condominium resort.

montauk manor elevatorMontauk Manor is highly recommend for a visit. Even if you don’t stay here, please stop to admire its beauty.

Elevator technical Specs: Brand- OTIS? Modernized by OTIS Modernized by ThyssenKrupp Type- Traction converted to Inground Hydraulic Fixtures- OTIS “Pre-Lexan” now Monitor Speed- 100 FPMv Capacity- 2000 lbs. Installed- 1926 1st Modernization- 1960’s 2nd Modernization- 2008

Great video!

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