• John Remson built the Hewlett & Remsen Garage in the early 1900s.
• John Remsen also owned a large livery business in Roslyn consisting of 28 horses and more than 40 carriages and farm machines.
• At the time of his death in 1951, Remsen was Chairman of the Board of The Roslyn National Bank & Trust Company.
• The building is still standing as the Kyma restaurant.