Babylon by the Sea

Pulling, Sr. Anne Frances

ISBN 10: 0738535443 / ISBN 13: 9780738535449

Edité par Arcadia Publishing (SC), 2004

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Synopsis :

Babylon by the Sea focuses on a seaside community that was once rich in salt marshes and attracted many of the area's first settlers.

Originally called Sumpawam, it was purchased from Native Americans in 1670. The township was formed from South Huntington and named Babylon in 1802 by Mrs. Conklin, a staunch advocate of the Bible. Babylon includes the villages of Lindenhurst and Amityville, and the hamlets of North and West Babylon, Copiague, Deer Park, Farmingdale, and Wyandanch. This vibrant community evolved from a humble beginning of farming, fishing, and whaling into an attractive resort community. The area was unknown until the nearby barrier beach, Fire Island, gained prominence as a summer resort. The South Shore line of the Long Island Railroad gave the seaside locality impetus when the train reached Babylon in 1867. Hotels and boarding houses sprang up around town and beside the sea. Among the pleasure seekers were many wealthy New Yorkers who came in quest of the invigorating air and relaxation outside the city. The trip from New York took just over an hour; a trolley would meet the visitors and transport them to the Great South Bay. For many years, the South Shore Railroad was the only electrified train, and Babylon became the point of convergence for travelers bent on speed. The village also witnessed the birth of radio and wireless communication when Marconi contacted ships at sea from Babylon.

À propos de l?auteur: Local historian Sr. Anne Frances Pulling is the author of Around Central Islip and Around Cresson and the Alleghenies in the Images of America series. Babylon by the Sea is an endearing tribute to the people and places of Babylon that will be treasured by readers of all ages for generations to come.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Babylon by the Sea
Éditeur : Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Date d'édition : 2004
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Good
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket