Babylon village / Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society with Mary Cascone.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society with Mary Cascone, author.

Contributor:

Village of Babylon Historical and Preservation Society.

Cascone, Mary.

Series:

Postcard history series.

Postcard History Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Babylon (Extinct city)--History.

Babylon (Extinct city).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (227 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

Sharing its name with a notorious ancient city, Babylon village has been the home harbor of Long Island baymen, a post-World War II suburban boomtown, and the birthplace of the nation's first professional black baseball team. The modern village is well known for its picturesque Argyle Park and flourishing downtown, but it was once revered as a vacation resort destination for those near and far. The community has evolved from decades of residents, visitors, and experiences that have contributed to and created the history of Babylon village, one of the oldest established communities on the South Shore of Long Island.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Early Years: "New Babylon" and Huntington South

2. Waterfront Community: Living along Great South Bay

3. Seaside Resort: The Hotel Era

4. Home Sweet Home: Residences and Streets

5. Argyle Park: Jay Stanley Foster's Lasting Gift

6. Mind Your Business: Downtown and Local Commerce

7. Community Service: Dedicated Public Service Groups

8. Spiritual Guidance: Houses of Worship

9. Celebrate!: Parades and Festivals

10. Getting Around Town: Local Transportation

Bibliography

About the Authors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4396-5941-9

OCLC:

972289615