Albert’s Inn was owned by Albert Pirowski and his wife. It was located on the corner of Hicksville Road & Hempstead Turnpike. The house was three stories, resembling a castle with a turret. The restaurant was located on the first floor. Albert previously owned the Jericho Inn. That inn was a stopover for farmers on their way to sell produce in New York City. In 1921, Albert bought the property where the Inn was located. The house had 23 rooms and was bordered by copper beeches, alders, and elm trees.
The house itself had a grand staircase, parquet floors, stained glass windows, and fireplaces in each room. The restaurant was open seven days a week. Albert’s wife did all the cooking and baking. The family had an orchard with pear, breadfruit, quince, and apple trees which they canned. The building was sold in 1947 due to health reasons.
Sources:
Hencken, Sophie. “Plainedge Historical Photos & Documents Gallery.” Life at Albert’s Inn in Plainedge, Plainedge Public Library, Mar. 2021, www.plainedgeinfo.org/live/zenphoto/historical-photos/documents/booklets/alberts_reduced.pdf.php.
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