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History of Lake Ronkonkoma Told Through Photographs

Lake Ronkonkoma, located in the center of Long Island, became a summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers with the arrival of the railroad in 1843. Luxurious hotels were built around the lakeshore during the 1890’s and by the 1920’s beach pavilions began dotting the shoreline of this popular summer retreat. Join authors Keith Oswald and Dale Spencer as they discuss the history of this popular Long Island town and the writing of their new book “Lake Ronkonkoma”. PJA802

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