BULLETIN: We will be giving a series of presentations this Summer. Each covers ruins and remnants found all over Long Island. So, come out and meet us. Find out where and when here.
Tue Apr 12, 7pm, 2011, Garden City Adult Ed
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Thu May 19, 7PM, Patchogue Library
Tue Sept 27, 7PM, Port Jefferson Library
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Show #8Thursday, 06 May 2010 | John Leita John and Laura go over their adventures and findings on the annual Huntington History Challenge. The challenge requires visiting 10 historic sites in the Town of Huntington over a limited amount of... + Full Story
Each presentation features historic ruins and remnants around the local area of the presentation, plus all around Long Island. The presentations use pictures, and video to bring history alive. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions, add input, and talk about their memories of what are now ruins and remnants.
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Central Railroad of Long IslandWednesday, 11 April 2012 | John LeitaToday, we think of the Long Island Railroad as one system with different branches. This was not always the case. Throughout much of the Nineteenth Century, Long Island was serviced by numerous competing railroad companies.
Alexander Turney Stewart was an Irish immigrant, who became successful as a dry-goods merchant. In fact, he became one of the wealthiest men in the world. In 1869, Stewart... + Full Story
Babylon Village MuseumMonday, 06 February 2012 | John Leita The Babylon Village Historical Society has a museum on Main Street. Located in the village's former library, the museum takes you on a tour of Babylon Village's past. Before entering the building take note of the fountain. It is a recreation of one that adorned the corner of Main Street and Fire Island Avenue since 1897. Its purpose wasn't purely aesthetical. It served water on three levels,... + Full Story
Dosoris - Glen CoveSunday, 29 January 2012 | John LeitaThe Long Island gold coast is dotted with many estates and ruins from the Gatsby era. One area of Glen Cove boasts of many estates from one single family. Charles Pratt started a kerosene refinery in Brooklyn, which later became part of Standard Oil. He also founded Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, an art college still in existence. Charles Pratt bought land in Glen Cove that many of his... + Full Story
This site is all about Long Island's rich history, gleaned from the interpretation of persistent remnants of the past.The site is broken down into the following sections:
Ruins :These are leftover pieces of eras of bygone Long Island which have a story to tell. Examples include large abandoned facilities like the Kings Park Psychiatric Center or trolley tracks in a Northport roadway. We also include historic structures which have been restored and serve new purposes. We applaud those who restore and preserve such structures.
Around Town : Every Long Island neighborhood has its own historic and intriguing features. Here we walk you through our neighborhoods and examine ruins, historic places and points of interest.
History : This section covers history not necessarily connected to solely one place. We will introduce you to Long Island?s historic figures and events and show you some of the most interesting museums.
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John and Laura go over their adventures and findings on the annual Huntington History Challenge. The challenge requires visiting 10 historic sites in the Town of Huntington over a limited amount of...
