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Cedar Swamp Historical Society Collection
Index by Location
- Greenport
- First Train to Greenport, 1844 / C. Wood. Long Island Forum, Vol. 6,
No. 11; p.203-206, 217; Nov. 1943.
- A detailed article about the development of Greenport, especially that of the Long Island Rail Road
expansion into Greenport. The article focuses on prominent persons who pushed for the development. The train
allowed for better movement between towns, and offered Greenport economic expansion as well.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Greenport
- Greenport 100 Years Old / M. Hartley. Long Island Forum, Vol. 1, No.
8; p.12; Oct. 1938.
- A brief article celebrating the 100 years since Greenport's founding. It discusses the harbor, the founding
in 1838, and the modern view of Greenport.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Greenport
- Our Story Continues: The Historic North Fork from Greenport to Orient (Part 3)
/ T. O'Brien. Long Island Heritage, [no vol.]; p.19, 21; Aug. 1984.
- A detailed article about the North Fork portion of Long Island. It is a continuation of previous articles. It
gives the history of the towns of Greenport and Orient Point, and some places that lie in-between. Includes
images of: Ireland Homestead (building); The Water Fountain (landmark); Berger House; Orient Slave Burial
Grounds; Orient Point Inn; and Down Neck.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Greenport
- Try Pots and Fish Factories / C. Wood. Long Island Forum, Vol. 9, No.
2; p.23-24, 37; Feb. 1946.
- An article about the 19th century farmer-fishermen of Suffolk County and their impact on the economic
status of Long Island. The article goes into goes into detail about fish factories, the work environment, and the
people involved. The article runs from the 1700s to the late 1800s.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Greenport -- Industrialization
- Industrial Zone for Island / M. Dobson. Long Island Forum, Vol. 4, No.
2; p.25-26, 30; Feb. 1941.
- A very detailed article about the industrial boom on Long Island, focusing on several towns that have
seen expansion recently. The towns listed are listed as having had an impact on the industrial changes on Long
Island. It also discusses the National Defense Program's influences, as well as the Department of Education, and
the Long Island Rail Road's influence.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Greenport -- Long Island Railroad Company
- The Fullertons and the Experimental Farms of the Long Island Railroad / C.
Chorzempa. Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 6, No. 2; p.245-253; Spring 1994.
- Primarily about the rise of the Fullerton family and their ownership of the Long Island Rail Road. Certain
towns noted for the demand by the public for train access to Manhattan or Brooklyn.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Greenport -- Long Island Railroad Company
- The Long Island Rail Road: Still on Track After Years / M. Smith. Long
Island Heritage, [no vol.]; p.28-29, 37; Mar. 1984.
- A very long article about the history of the Long Island Rail Road, and how it operates today. A listing
of towns and stops are given in the article, through paragraphs.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Greenport -- Snowstorms
- Adrift in the Ice Field / C. Wood. Long Island Forum, Vol. 7, No. 11;
p.209-211; Nov. 1944.
- A detailed article about the snowstorm of February 1899 that caused severe damage to Long Island. The
article also focuses on various people who were affected, involved with, or had insight on the storm. Images
include: Horton's Point Light House, Picture of Ice Damage, and a picture of a sailor.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
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