Discover Mattituck and Laurel in New Book

MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - April 30, 2013 - PRLog -- The newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Mattituck and Laurel from local authors Norman Wamback, Jeffrey M. Walden and Gerard M. Matovcik. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images of these beautiful hamlets on Long Island.

The small rural villages of Mattituck and Laurel remained relatively unchanged for more than 100 years until the railroad arrived in 1844. The Long Island Rail Road launched Mattituck-Laurel into a modern era of material progress, where business flourished and the area became a desirable location for summer visitors from New York City.

The railroad station stood at the center of commerce and industry. Immigrants arrived and embarked upon new enterprises alongside the already thriving small shops and businesses. During the second half of the 19th century, Mattituck was home to a pickling factory, canning factory, large-scale creamery and successful fertilizer business.

Mattituck and Laurel presents a fascinating glimpse into the historic people and businesses that shaped these two iconic hamlets on the North Fork of Long Island.

Highlights of Mattituck and Laurel include:
•   Rarely seen photographs, many of which have been donated from the private collections of local residents.
•   The story of how the Long Island Railroad initiated the Golden Age of Mattituck.
•   A look into two Catholic camps, Camp Molloy and Cam Immaculata, which served the region for close to 50 years.

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

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