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An aerial view of the Thomas Wilson Lace Mill. The mill, started in 1839, was recognized as the country's oldest lace house in the 1950’s. It manufactured lingerie, evening dresses and surgical stockings. The mill was also responsible for the…

A booklet detailing the operations at a turkey breeding plant called McDonald Farms, which was located in Port Jefferson Station.

Two hunting dogs belonging to Walter James Hummel, who fed his family on rabbits and pheasants in Port Jefferson and Setauket.

Arthur Greene photo looking south on Terryville Road, circa 1900.  The Terryville Union Hall is on right. Thomas Terry was the first of the Terry brothers to settle in the area then known as Cumsewogue.  His house is in background on right.  Daniel…

This photograph by Arthur S. Greene is of the Unit Brick & Tile Company, which was located east of Union Street and south of the LIRR tracks in Port Jefferson Station. The plant opened in 1910 and manufactured U-shaped, concrete blocks made of sand,…

This pioneering company was located east of Union Street just south of the LIRR tracks in Port Jefferson Station. The factory opened in 1910 and was one of the largest concerns of its kind on Long Island. It could manufacture 12,600 U-shaped concrete…

Walter James Hhummela nd friends, including Charles Anderson, April 1916.