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History of the Long Island Railroad
Huntington Public Library, 338 Main St, Huntington, NY | Get Directions »
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David Morrison is a retired LIRR Line Manager who has written several books on railroad history, including his recent book Jamaica Station. He is a founding membern of the Railroad Museum of Long Island and the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum. During his railroad career, he worked closely with local officials in matters pertaining to the train stations within the Town of Huntington. His presentation takes a look at the 177 year history of the Long Island Rail Road, the oldest railroad in the country still operating under its original name. Registration required.
Event Details
| Where | Huntington Public Library 338 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 7:00 pm–9:00 pm |
| Who to bring | Everyone |
| Price | $0 |
More About Huntington Public Library
With roots dating back to 1759, Huntington Public Library was one of the first public libraries in Suffolk County. Back then, thirty-nine people joined together to form the first circulating library in Huntington with Reverend Ebenezer Prime as the first “library-keeper.”
Today, with its main building in Huntington Village and a branch in Huntington Station, the not-for-profit organization serves 34,000 residents of the Huntington Public Library District and School District 3, endeavoring to meet the needs and interests of a very diverse community.
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Lisa Gulino
4:02 pm on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
David Morrison, who will present this program at Huntington Public Library, was featured in an article, by John Hanc, entitled "David Morrison Pens Book into Jamaica Station's Past," in Newsday's LI Life section on Sunday, January 8, 2012. Read that article at this link => http://www.newsday.com/long-island/li-life/david-morrison-pens-book-into-jamaica-station-s-past-1.3433032