| Author | : Joseph Szabo |
| Publisher | : Abrams Image |
| Total Pages | : 120 |
| Release | : 2010-04 |
| Genre | : Humor |
| ISBN | : |
Beginning in the early 1970s, Szabo started capturing the melting pot of humanity on Jones Beach, a busy strip close to New York City. Among the sea of bodies, Szabo's camera reveals moments of both quiet introspection and unashamed exuberance.
| Author | : John Hanc |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 2010-03-02 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 1461747945 |
Jones Beach looms large in the hearts and lives of millions of New Yorkers. From its windswept beginnings on the far edge of an empire to its twentieth-century status as America’s greatest public beachfront resort, it has been home to countless memories. In this evocative book, John Hanc explores the traditions, institutions, controversies, and characters of this beloved seaside resort, now a state historic landmark. He tells the stories of those who have shaped Jones Beach into a cultural icon—including public planning giant Robert Moses and beloved entertainer Guy Lombardo. The foreword is by “Mr. Long Island,” former Newsday columnist Ed Lowe.
| Author | : Kristen J. Nyitray |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 128 |
| Release | : 2019-06-17 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 1439667101 |
For centuries, Long Island's beaches have provided sustenance, relaxation, and inspiration. The coastline is renowned for its sandy Atlantic Ocean surf beaches, calm bayfront beaches, and rugged north shore Long Island Sound beaches. First inhabited by Native Americans, the area was called Sewanhacky ("Isle of Shells") in reverence to the offerings received where the water met the land. Drawing from the archives of local libraries, historical societies, museums, and private collections, Long Island Beaches presents a curated selection of vintage postcards illustrating the diversity of Nassau and Suffolk Counties' beautiful shores. Rare photographs and maps accompany the postcards to provide historical context. Through extensive research, author Kristen J. Nyitray documents a facet of Long Island's social and cultural history and the lure of its picturesque beaches.
| Author | : Larry McCormick |
| Publisher | : Duke University Press |
| Total Pages | : 174 |
| Release | : 1984 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0822305011 |
The south shore of Long Island, one of New York's greatest recreational assets, is receding at the rate of up to six feet per year. In many cases, efforts to halt this erosion actually have increased it. Buildings cone thought safely constructed back from high tidemarks today protrude far into the water. Even more, the number of homes an facilities built too close to the sea's edge has dramatically increased, making the south shore probably less ready to withstand a major storm than at the time of the cataclysmic hurricane of 1938. Thus, the question of what to do now to overcome and avoid these hazards takes on real urgency. Pointing to past mistakes, many Long Islanders insist that only by acting in an informed reasonable way can safe and environmentally sound development be possible for everyone.
| Author | : Jason Rich |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 253 |
| Release | : 2010-06-15 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0762765666 |
Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Long Island Explore a 118-mile-long reason to love New York. Experience the best of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Savor the beaches, the fresh seafood, the local wines. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities
| Author | : Steven Howell |
| Publisher | : The Countryman Press |
| Total Pages | : 177 |
| Release | : 2010-06-14 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 1581577559 |
Over 20 thematically organized weekend getaways throughout all corners of Long Island, including the Belmont Stakes, Shelter Island, Montauk, and more. From the old “Gold Coast” of Long Island’s North Shore, made famous by F. Scott Fitzgerald, to the sparkling waters of Jones Beach, the Hamptons and Montauk, Great Escapes: Long Island provides a series of itineraries for packing in all there is to do and see on Long Island. There’s something for everyone—from fishing to family fun to wine tours and food tours to visits to little-known historic sites. Each itinerary offers an in-depth narrative about the destination along with pertinent recommendations for lodging, dining, shopping, and sightseeing.
