The hamlet of Syosset; located on Long Island�s North Shore; was settled by the Dutch and English in 1648 and was known as Eastwoods. It was not until 1854; when the Long Island Rail Road named its new stop; that the hamlet was given the name Syosset. The presence of the railroad led to a continued population expansion as local farmers prospered and newcomers discovered and joined the desirable community. By the last half of the 20th century; the excellence of Syosset�s schools drew new residents eager to raise their children around a solid education. Through rare photographs and postcards; Syosset People and Places presents the residents; homes; businesses; and schools that have shaped this historic community.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Intriguing PhotographsBy FooWho knew education could be so diverse and so exciting? Organized around such fundamental Quaker testimonies as peace and social justice and inquiry and innovation. the books photographs show adults and children in an array of active learning settings --including a yurt. My personal favorite is the turn of the century photo of girls "span bending." (If you dont know what that is. check it out on page 36.) Authors Chance and Franek have chosen a hundred plus photographs that demonstrate their sensitivity to telling a good visual story. Great book!
