The Moller Mansion was actually used by the Dominican Sisters who taught at St. John’s School when it was at its original location on Godwin terrace and Kimberley Place. My grandfather,who worked at the Old Bridge Tavern, actually lived next door at 3025 Godwin Terrace with my grandmother, father and his brother and two sisters. It would be a shame to see it torn down. What a great neighborhood Kinsbridge was. I loved going there as a child and still drive through when I get the chance. a lot of happy memories.
My grandfather, Martin Fogarty, was the bartender there during World War II. He received a “Certificate of Appreciciation” from the owner at the time, William Roche, for what I believe was his ability to take peoples minds off of the war while they were at the Old Bridge Tavern. He also worked at the Lakes of Sligo and Sweeney’s on 231st Street. He was often reffered to as the “Mayor of 231st Street.”