Long Island Oddities

Author : John Leita
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614239347
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Long Island Oddities written by John Leita and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long Island's history is well known, but often overlooked are the island's unique and bizarre stories and treasures--the most interesting locations and darkest legends. From hidden haunts and legends like the Indian Princess of Lake Ronkonkoma to well-known events like the Amityville Horror House murders, this collection chronicles the tales of restless spirits, unrequited loves and otherworldly visits that riddle the island. There is much to be seen along the roadside, too, including the beloved Big Duck, the Riverhead Indian and even the grave site of Nixon's dog, Checkers. Through history, pictures and the personal experiences of a ten-year endeavor, authors John and Laura Leita brings to life Long Island's abandoned structures, including psychiatric hospitals and other ruins waiting to be rediscovered. Join the Leitas as they go in search of the delightfully quirky side of Long Island.

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Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1618584030
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historic Photos of Long Island written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The largest island in the continental United States, Long Island comprises Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. With a rich history that has included American Indian tribes such as the Massapequa, Shinnecock, and Quogue, among others; colonists from England and the Netherlands; and immigrants who arrived by way of Ellis Island; Long Island thrives today on its wealth of industry, agriculture, natural beauty, and the contributions of its nearly eight million residents. Those very attributes are showcased in this volume, Historic Photos of Long Island. From the lighthouse at Montauk, to the growth of the Long Island Rail Road, to the factories of Long Island City, the breadth, contrasts, and vitality of the Island through a century of its life shine forth in the black-and-white images collected here. Windmills and tide mills, potatoes and oysters, aviators and fishermen—all are a part of the Island’s history, and all are represented vividly among the nearly 200 images seen in Historic Photos of Long Island.

Author : Richard Panchyk
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467136271
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hidden History of Long Island written by Richard Panchyk and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Long Island's history is filled with fascinating firsts, magnificent mansions and fascinating characters. From Glenn Curtiss, the first pilot to fly a plane on the island, to Earle Ovington, who carried the country's first airmail, the area has been known as the cradle of aviation. Millionaire William K. Vanderbilt's Long Island Motor Parkway, remnants of which still remain, was the nation's first highway. The desolate ruins of an exiled Albanian king's estate lie in the midst of the woods of the Muttontown Preserve. Captain William Kidd, pirate chaser turned pirate, is rumored to have buried treasure on the island. Richard Panchyk reveals the rapidly vanishing traces of Long Island's intriguing history"--Publisher description.

Author : Lynda Lee Macken
Publisher : Black Cat Press (NJ)
ISBN 13 : 9780975524404
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Haunted Long Island written by Lynda Lee Macken and published by Black Cat Press (NJ). This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Lee McAllister
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781880775875
Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking Long Island written by Lee McAllister and published by . This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Long Island Dolls
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781545554111
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Strange New York and Long Island History, Travel Guide and Legends written by Long Island Dolls and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I was born on Long Island, New York. I love New York and I love history. As I started to think about the next book I wanted to write, I thought to myself, why not bring my two loves together. In this book, you will find cool, interesting and sometimes strange facts about the New York and Long Island area. All these facts and stories are all true. Dive into the world of Ghosts, early New York History, strange tales about some of the founders of New York and more. And most of all a traveler's guide!

Author : Cheri Revai
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811732499
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Haunted New York written by Cheri Revai and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 60 frightening tales. Covers all regions of the state.

Author : John Leita
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781441458391
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Long Island Asylums Revealed: Kings Park Pychiatric Center written by John Leita and published by . This book was released on 2007-03-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete set of blueprints and maps of the massive abandoned Kings Park Psychiatric Center, on Long Island. It includes maps of the labyrinth of steam tunnels, architectural drawings of every building, and footnotes of interesting details.

Author : Cindy Perman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762774967
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New York Curiosities, 2nd written by Cindy Perman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This all-new series title covers the entire Empire State, including a bizarre cemetery on 400 acres in the Bronx and a renowned restaurant in Rochester known as the Home of the Garbage Plate. If you can’t do it here, you can’t do it anywhere!

Author : Jason Medina
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1543479731
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Kings Park Psychiatric Center: a Journey Through History written by Jason Medina and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the definitive history of the Kings Park Psychiatric Center, which at one time, was the largest state hospital in New York. Located on Long Island, it occupied nearly 873 acres of land and was in operation from 1885 to 1996. At its prime, it housed up to ten thousand patients. Today, much of its former land belongs to the Nissequogue River State Park, but its many abandoned hospital buildings have become a magnet for urban explorers, ghost hunters, and scavengers.