Longwood Estate
- Authors: Thomas R. Bayles
- Date: 1987
- Subjects: Smith, William Sidney, 1796-1879 , Ridge (N.Y.) - History , Ridge (N.Y.) - Historic Sites
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:2093
- Description: Describes some of the background and history about the construction of the Longwood Estate, also known as the Smith Estate. The author also lists the various members of the Smith family to have lived and raised families on the property, and how it was eventually sold to Brookhaven Town.
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- Authors: Thomas R. Bayles
- Date: 1987
- Subjects: Smith, William Sidney, 1796-1879 , Ridge (N.Y.) - History , Ridge (N.Y.) - Historic Sites
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:2093
- Description: Describes some of the background and history about the construction of the Longwood Estate, also known as the Smith Estate. The author also lists the various members of the Smith family to have lived and raised families on the property, and how it was eventually sold to Brookhaven Town.
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Middle Island and its First Church
- Authors: Thomas R. Bayles
- Date: 1967
- Subjects: Middle Island (N.Y.) - History , Middle Island (N.Y.) - Churches , American Revolution, 1775-1783
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:2204
- Description: A historical summary of Middle Island and its Presbyterian Church. Gives a brief history of how Middle Island was first settled. Focuses on the Church, how it was founded and built, and its clergy and congregation. Also focuses on Rev. David Rose, who was also a doctor and teacher, and the many different ways he served the community.
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- Authors: Thomas R. Bayles
- Date: 1967
- Subjects: Middle Island (N.Y.) - History , Middle Island (N.Y.) - Churches , American Revolution, 1775-1783
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:2204
- Description: A historical summary of Middle Island and its Presbyterian Church. Gives a brief history of how Middle Island was first settled. Focuses on the Church, how it was founded and built, and its clergy and congregation. Also focuses on Rev. David Rose, who was also a doctor and teacher, and the many different ways he served the community.
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Souvenir Book of Patchogue History Snippet
- Authors: Thomas R. Bayles
- Date: 1896
- Subjects: Patchogue (N.Y.) - History , Cycling - New York (State) - Long Island , Industry - History - New York (State) - Long Island , Long Island (N.Y.) - Description and travel , Native Americans , Names, Geographical - New York (State) - Patchogue
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:1977
- Description: A selection of quotes taken from a souvenir book for Patchogue visitors published in 1896 by James Canfield. They describe the possible known origins of the village name, its early history as a tourist destination and industrial center, and the surrounding area at the time. The final section details Patchogue’s important history as a cycling destination, including the famed Patchogue Wheelmen cycling club. Original title-Footnotes to Long Island History: Patchogue Wheelmen
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- Authors: Thomas R. Bayles
- Date: 1896
- Subjects: Patchogue (N.Y.) - History , Cycling - New York (State) - Long Island , Industry - History - New York (State) - Long Island , Long Island (N.Y.) - Description and travel , Native Americans , Names, Geographical - New York (State) - Patchogue
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:1977
- Description: A selection of quotes taken from a souvenir book for Patchogue visitors published in 1896 by James Canfield. They describe the possible known origins of the village name, its early history as a tourist destination and industrial center, and the surrounding area at the time. The final section details Patchogue’s important history as a cycling destination, including the famed Patchogue Wheelmen cycling club. Original title-Footnotes to Long Island History: Patchogue Wheelmen
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Middle Island Post Office
- Authors: Thomas R. Bayles
- Subjects: Middle Island (N.Y.) - History , Middle Island (N.Y.) - Postmasters , Middle Island (N.Y.) - Post office buildings
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:2205
- Description: A brief history of the Middle Island Post Office, the oldest post office on Long Island. Begins with the establishment of the post office in 1796 and explains the different locations the post office was moved to over the years. Also offers explanations of how mail was delivered before modern transportation and of the duties and responsibilities of the postmaster at that time. Also includes examples postage receipts from the time, as well as a complete list of postmasters through 1930 and some historical photography of the old post office sites.
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- Authors: Thomas R. Bayles
- Subjects: Middle Island (N.Y.) - History , Middle Island (N.Y.) - Postmasters , Middle Island (N.Y.) - Post office buildings
- Type: Text
- Identifier: vital:2205
- Description: A brief history of the Middle Island Post Office, the oldest post office on Long Island. Begins with the establishment of the post office in 1796 and explains the different locations the post office was moved to over the years. Also offers explanations of how mail was delivered before modern transportation and of the duties and responsibilities of the postmaster at that time. Also includes examples postage receipts from the time, as well as a complete list of postmasters through 1930 and some historical photography of the old post office sites.
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