Abandoned Long Island

Author(s): Richard R. Panchyk

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Series: Abandoned Union
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781634991285
Related Topics: Abandoned Union, New York, Mid-Atlantic, Latest

DESCRIPTION

As progress marches on, it inevitably leaves behind some spectacular ruins—places that are no longer needed or wanted, yet still stand, clinging to a tenuous existence.

This book chronicles a wide-ranging selection of Long Island’s numerous abandoned places, including vacant military and industrial buildings, the remnants of once-grand estates, defunct rails and roads, and unused runways. Abandoned places are both historic moments frozen in time, and constantly deteriorating and devolving sites.

All of them await one fate or another—whether it is a never-ending descent into decrepitude, complete demolition, or perhaps even a miraculous restoration.

From the haunting buildings of Mitchel Field to the ruins of Gold Coast estates, the poignant images in this book are rich with context and history.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR(S)

Born and raised in Queens, Richard Panchyk attended prestigious Stuyvesant High School in Lower Manhattan. It was during an elective senior year class on New York City history that he first became fascinated with the story of the Big Apple. He published his first book at age 21, and since then has authored or edited 25 books. His New York City books include: German New York City, Catholic New York City, New York City Skyscrapers, and New York City History for Kids. He has also authored four books on Long Island's history, and four books on American history.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781634991285
Publisher: America Through Time
Date: 05/27/2019
State: New York
Images: 141 Color
Pages: 96
Dimensions: 6.5 (w) x 9.25 (h)

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