Allen Sylvane (1913-1984,) was chief engineer for Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center. He also designed and managed the installation of all radio and sound systems in New York City's public schools from 1936 to 1946. He was also active in civic and charitable work in the Rockaways. He spent 25 years with the Neponsit Property Owners Association, was a member of Community Board 14 and a director of Peninsula Hospital.