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Follow on Google News | History of Henderson Area Told Through PhotographsLocal author Timothy W. Lake pens new book on the New York town.
On Lake Ontario’s eastern shore, surrounded by forested bluffs and deep, navigable water, Henderson Harbor and Henderson evolved into a fishing and boating paradise. The lucrative smallmouth black bass fishing attracted visitors and continues to draw fishermen to this day. Members of the National Electric Lamp Association enjoyed their encampments at Henderson Harbor so much in the early 1900s, they purchased an island that became the summer retreat for thousands of General Electric executives and employees. Lake Ontario’s stormy weather required a rescue station on the sandy beach near Henderson Harbor and, during Prohibition, the Big Sandy Coast Guard captured some of the most notorious rumrunners on the lake. In Henderson, the Army’s rifle and gunnery range became the private reserve for a beer baron and his son and is now a jewel of the New York State Park system. Highlights of Henderson Harbor and Henderson: • Early days and cottages • Inns and guesthouses • Fishing guides and families • Famous residents • Stony and Galloo • GE and Association Island • Big Sandy • Boats and marinas Timothy W. Lake is a 30-year veteran of newspaper, radio, and television news reporting. Born and raised within a few miles of Henderson Harbor, he has spent many summers fishing, boating, or working in the community. Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888)-313-2665. 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. # # # With more than 7,500 local history titles published to date, Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Widely recognized sepia books feature hundreds of vintage historical images. End
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