Montalbano, Tom
Syosset, New York (Images of America)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780738509068
- author:
- Montalbano, Tom
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 23.7 x 16.7 x 0.9 cm
- Genre:
- United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa) Travel
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Syosset is a fascinating history of Long Island's most desirable suburb. From its humble beginnings in 1648 to its transformation into a booming residential suburb in the 1950s, this book uncovers the captivating story of Syosset-Woodbury area's past. Rare photographs, diaries, historical documents, and interviews reveal surprising facts about the community, including Native American hunting grounds, British army encampments during the American Revolution, and the presence of the Ku Klux Klan. The book also explores the lives of some of Syosset's most colorful residents, including poet Walt Whitman. With a decade-long collection of text and rare photographs, this book provides a unique insight into the history of Syosset, shedding light on its transformation over time.
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