George Washington did, in fact, stop at Roe Tavern in Setauket on April 22, 1790. That part is not folklore. The part that gets a […]
Tag: Long Island Landmarks
These Side-by-Side Photos of Montauk Point Change How You See It
Most Long Islanders know Montauk Point is eroding. But very few have ever seen just how much, until these two images are put side by […]
From Gilded Age Palace to Abandoned Campus: The Untold Story of Idle Hour
If you’ve ever been near the Connetquot River in Oakdale, you’ve probably passed one of the most overlooked Gilded Age estates on Long Island. It’s […]
Suffolk Meadows, AKA Parr Meadows, Failed Almost as Fast as Its Races
It sounded like a sure bet: a brand-new racetrack in Yaphank, big crowds, big dreams, and a whole new kind of horse racing on Long […]
The Weirdest True Stories Hiding in Plain Sight on Long Island
by Lan Chan Long Island is usually your typical suburb (the first actually – see number 5 below!) But once you actually look into its […]
Crazy Facts About Caumsett State Historic Park
If you think Caumsett State Historic Park is just a nice place for a walk, you’re missing most of the story. This stretch of Lloyd […]
The 56th Fighter Group’s Wild Ride on Long Island: WWII Planes, Beer Cheese Soup, and Back Taxes
For decades, the 56th Fighter Group Restaurant stood as one of the most unique and nostalgic dining spots on Long Island. Located on the grounds […]
The Jones Beach Water Tower: History, Height and the Story Behind “The Pencil”
The Jones Beach Water Tower is one of Long Island’s most recognizable landmarks, but the structure nicknamed “The Pencil” is much more than a decorative […]
Rothmann’s Steakhouse Has A Rich Tradition With A-list Clientele & A Brief Stint as a B-list Chain Restaurant
By Himma Sharma A formal landmark that once hosted Theodore Roosevelt, Jaqueline Kennedy, and Elizabeth Taylor, this East Norwich steakhouse is keeping up a tradition […]
Famous Movies and TV Shows You Didn’t Know Were Filmed on Long Island Copy
Long Island has served as a filming location for some of Hollywood’s biggest movies and television shows, including *The Avengers*, *Batman Forever*, *The Amazing Spider-Man […]