| Huntington Contributor(s): Novak, Patricia J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467128171 ISBN-13: 9781467128179 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) |
| LCCN: 2017954619 |
| Series: Postcard History |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.5" W x 9.2" (0.60 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The town of Huntington has a documented history that dates back to its founding in 1653. The harbors were principally involved in shipping and shipbuilding, and the lush land was ideal for agriculture. When the railroad arrived in the 1860s and then later the automobile, Huntington, part of the Gold Coast of Long Island, became a destination for city residents looking for an escape to fresh air, beaches, and comfortable surroundings. Stately mansions were built, and the villages bustled with new businesses, entertainment, and architecture. That era has been captured in the postcards sent and collected during that time, adding to the social history of Huntington. |
Contributor Bio(s): Novak, Patricia J.: - Patricia J. Novak is a lifelong resident of the town of Huntington and attended K-12 schools in the South Huntington School District 13. She is currently a librarian and archivist at the South Huntington Public Library. Previously, she was an assistant archivist at the Town of Huntington's archives and an archivist at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. She is also a member of the Huntington Historical Society. |