Tucked alongside a harbor on Long Islands north shore; Mount Sinai has long attracted residents and visitors. It was the site of an early European settlement in 1664 and the embarkation point of the Revolutionary War foray into enemy territory by Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge; a member of Gen. George Washingtons Setauket spy ring. Mount Sinai was a farming and seafaring community in the 1600s; 1700s; and 1800s. In 1891; it became the site of the "sanitary resort" known as the Crystal Brook Park Association. Later; it drew an early community of artists and photographers who captured the natural beauty of the area. Mount Sinai portrays these and many other events of historical and cultural interest.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great historyBy Karl SchaferBorn and raised there. Will always be "home to me. Great history and stories of a place I actually knew little of. Fun read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A fascinating read and great pictures!By T. McDanielIm from this area and I really loved this!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Local History CollectionBy Kenneth M. LanoueRobert Campanile has managed to gather together dozens of rare and previously unpublished historical photos of North Adams. Massachusetts.Logically arranged into 10 "chapters". the photos are a wonderful collage of the town and its history. The captions that accompany each picture are well done and informative.Like most of the "Images of America" series. this book will have a limited appeal to mostly local residents or former residents. But if you can count yourself in those groups. I can highly recommend this compendium.
