We’re excited to announce a new VIRTUAL TOUR featuring one of Preservation Long Island’s great historic properties. You can now explore Joseph Lloyd Manor House from anywhere with just the click of a mouse! Our new virtual tour gives you special access to this historic house while taking you back in time to the eve of British occupation during the Revolutionary War.
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The Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities (SPLIA) is now Preservation Long Island
Announcing SPLIA’s New Name! Since its founding in 1948, the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities (SPLIA) has reshaped itself a number of times and we’ve embarked on our next exciting transformation!
Rediscovering Smithtown’s Golden Age of Progressive Architecture (1911–1948)
Among Smithtown’s underappreciated examples of exceptional 20th-century architecture is a house designed by Gustav Stickley. Originally built in 1912 as a private residence for Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Wagner, the house has served as a rectory since the mid-20th century.
2016 Preservation Awards
Friends of Connetquot State Park: Organizational Excellence; People for the Pavilion: Organizational Excellence; Old Whaler’s Church, Sag Harbor: Project Excellence; 289 East Main Street, Huntington: Project Excellence; Sands Point Lighthouse, Sands Point: Project Excellence; Mr. Jake Gorst: Huyler C. Held Award for Publications
2014 Preservation Awards
Dr. Natalie Naylor: Howard Sherwood Award; Ms. Mac Griswold: Huyler C. Held Publication Award; Roger Ferris + Partners: Design Excellence; Rocky Point Historical Society: Organizational Excellence; Yaphank Historical Society: Organizational Excellence
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Browse Original Publications & Explore Long Island History
Click HERE to view our book collection. Preservation Long Island’s long tradition of publication has contributed significantly to fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of Long Island’s cultural heritage. Through the development of studies, catalogues, and monographs, Preservation Long Island’s original publications, and curated book offerings provide opportunities to explore […]