Copiague History Revealed in New Book

Aug. 20, 2010 - PRLog -- Along the shores of Long Island's Great South Bay, the Copiague area was a haven for Native Americans and colonial settlers. Previously known as Huntington South, East Amityville, Great Neck and Powell's, the hamlet adopted the name Copiague in the 1890s.

Through 200 vintage photographs, local author Mary Cascone takes readers on a nostalgic journey down Copiague’s memory lane.

Cascone hopes the book will “educate people about their community and inspire them to share and preserve local history for future generations.”  
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Highlights of Copiague:
•Features photographs from collections of the Town of Babylon, Office of Historic Services, local historical societies and community residents
•Incorporates images of Copiague history from the 18th century to the present day, including neighborhood scenes, schools, churches and community organizations
•Showcases the Great Neck Road Elementary, nearly 100 years old and the oldest elementary school in the Town of Babylon
•Captures Copiague’s rich tradition of community service groups: fire department, public schools, veterans' organizations and churches

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.  

Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States.  Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.  Have we done a book on your town?  Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com.

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