Join us for a talk, book signing, and reception with the authors of our latest publication, Promoting Long Island: The Art of Edward Lange, 1870–1889, as we unravel how one artist captured Long Island during a critical period of transformation and how this change impacted all who called it home. Registration required.
Tag: Gilded Age
Authors Talk & Book Signing
Endangered Historic Places 2021: John Mackay III’s Happy House
One of the few remaining Gilded Age country houses in East Hills Village is threatened by demolition and subdivision.
Preservation Alert! Idle Hour, Oakdale
Preservation Long Island supports Suffolk County Legislator Anthony Piccirillo and the Oakdale Historical Society in their efforts to raise awareness about the deteriorating conditions of the historic Idle Hour, one of our 2017 Endangered Historic Places.
UPDATE: Islip Town Landmark Designation for Idle Hour in Oakdale
Congratulations to Islip residents and three cheers to our friends at the Oakdale Historical Society whose advocacy energized broad community support for this important designation!
Dilatory Domiciles: New York’s Gilded Elite on Long Island
Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM
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Preservation Long Island invites you to an afternoon lecture by curator and decorative arts specialist Jeannine Falino followed by light refreshments and lively discussion.