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The Long Island History ProjectEpisode 171: Grumman Test Pilot Bruce TuttleJet fighters once roamed the skies above Long Island. Grumman, the aviation powerhouse behind such planes as the Hellcat and the Avenger, turned its attention to jets by the end of World War II. And to test those jets, they turned to men like Bruce Tuttle. Tuttle dreamed of flying from an early age. From his family's farm on the north shore he witnessed Charles Lindbergh passing overhead on the first transatlantic flight. Tuttle became a pilot and a Marine, flying in the Pacific during World War II. After the war he went to work...2023-03-1641 minThe Long Island History ProjectEpisode 171: Grumman Test Pilot Bruce TuttleJet fighters once roamed the skies above Long Island. Grumman, the aviation powerhouse behind such planes as the Hellcat and the Avenger, turned its attention to jets by the end of World War II. And to test those jets, they turned to men like Bruce Tuttle. Tuttle dreamed of flying from an early age. From his family's farm on the north shore he witnessed Charles Lindbergh passing overhead on the first transatlantic flight. Tuttle became a pilot and a Marine, flying in the Pacific during World War II. After the war he went to work...2023-03-1641 min
The Long Island History ProjectEpisode 144: Joe Giannini and the Vietnam WarWe continue our conversation with Long Island historian Christopher Verga, discussing his oral history interviews with Vietnam veterans from Long Island. Today we feature excerpts from Chris's interview with Joe Giannini. Joe was born in Brooklyn, moved to Massapequa and graduated from Hofstra University in 1966. Drafted soon after, he enlisted in the Marines, serving (and surfing) in country. Through his oral history, Joe describes the racial tensions he encoutnered during training at Camp Geiger, his exposure to Agent Orange, and what he experienced on his return to the States. Christopher Verga is seeking to document...2021-07-2621 minThe Long Island History ProjectEpisode 144: Joe Giannini and the Vietnam WarWe continue our conversation with Long Island historian Christopher Verga, discussing his oral history interviews with Vietnam veterans from Long Island. Today we feature excerpts from Chris's interview with Joe Giannini. Joe was born in Brooklyn, moved to Massapequa and graduated from Hofstra University in 1966. Drafted soon after, he enlisted in the Marines, serving (and surfing) in country. Through his oral history, Joe describes the racial tensions he encoutnered during training at Camp Geiger, his exposure to Agent Orange, and what he experienced on his return to the States. Christopher Verga is seeking to document...2021-07-2621 min
The Long Island History ProjectEpisode 143: Jack Parente and the Vietnam WarBorn and raised in Oyster Bay, Jack Parente found himself drafted into the Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam from 1968-1970 as a member of a reconnaissance unit of the 1st Calvary Division. Today we hear his story courtesy of Christopher Verga, a Long Island historian who has been interviewing the area's veterans in order to document and preserve a generation of soldiers neglected in their own time. This is the first in a series of episodes on the podcast. Working with Chris, we'll be bringing you further interviews and voices from Long Islanders involved with the...2021-07-1023 minThe Long Island History ProjectEpisode 143: Jack Parente and the Vietnam WarBorn and raised in Oyster Bay, Jack Parente found himself drafted into the Army in 1967 and served in Vietnam from 1968-1970 as a member of a reconnaissance unit of the 1st Calvary Division. Today we hear his story courtesy of Christopher Verga, a Long Island historian who has been interviewing the area's veterans in order to document and preserve a generation of soldiers neglected in their own time. This is the first in a series of episodes on the podcast. Working with Chris, we'll be bringing you further interviews and voices from Long Islanders involved with the...2021-07-1023 min
The Long Island History ProjectEpisode 141: The Life of Marion HollinsImagine you were a woman born at the height of the Gilded Age with a passion, not for fashion or society, but for sports. And you grew up riding bareback and driving massive horse-drawn carriages through the narrow streets of Chinatown. Your family's wealth meant you could also sail on the Lusitania and visit Paris every year while you also played on men's polo teams, marched with suffragists, dabbled in race cars, and pursued the women's amateur golf championship. If you can imagine all that (and throw in a reputation for hosting great parties with the Hollywood elite of...2021-06-1629 minThe Long Island History ProjectEpisode 141: The Life of Marion HollinsImagine you were a woman born at the height of the Gilded Age with a passion, not for fashion or society, but for sports. And you grew up riding bareback and driving massive horse-drawn carriages through the narrow streets of Chinatown. Your family's wealth meant you could also sail on the Lusitania and visit Paris every year while you also played on men's polo teams, marched with suffragists, dabbled in race cars, and pursued the women's amateur golf championship. If you can imagine all that (and throw in a reputation for hosting great parties with the Hollywood elite of...2021-06-1629 min
The Long Island History ProjectThe History PressBanks Smither oversees the publication of Long Island-related books from the History Press. As Acquisitions Editor, he has built up a catalog of the lost, abandoned, haunted, and forgotten corners of the Island from Montauk to Brooklyn. On today’s episode he discusses the publication process at the History Press – form pitch to publication to promotion. He also explains what he looks for in a proposal and what he’s learned about Long Island history working with authors such as Keriann Flanagan Brosky and Bill Bleyer. If you feel you have your own Long Island histor...2020-09-0834 min
The Long Island History ProjectFabio Montella and the Riverhead StadiumA July night at Riverhead Stadium in 1950. Two baseball legends face each other without even realizing it. Satchel Paige, fabled Negro League pitcher, is on the mound for the Philadelphia Stars. Young Carl Yastrzemski Jr. is in the stands, cheering for his dad on the Riverhead Falcons. The sellout crowd in a stadium barely a year old is a testamant to the long history and deep popularity of baseball in the area. Fabio Montella of Suffolk County Community College recounts the story of that night and of baseball in Riverhead. Riverhead Stadium was just the latest iteration...2020-08-0334 min
The Long Island History ProjectSynagogues on Long IslandBrad Kolodny spent four years documenting every synagogue in Nassau and Suffolk Counties that he could find. The result is his comprehensive coffee table book from Segula Publishing. On today's episode we discuss Seeking Sanctuary: 125 Years of Synagogues on Long Island. Brad discusses the genesis of the project and the complex history of this region's synagogues: the buildings that still exist, those that no longer exist, and those that are now laundromats. Through it all, Brad's fascination with these synagogues endured and allowed him to bring this book to life. Further Research Seeking Sanctuary...2020-07-2034 min
The Long Island History ProjectSpecial rebroadcast of interview with Lillian, Cathy and Susan BarbashWe're rebroadcasting our interview with Lillian, Cathy and Susan Barbash about their family and their fight to stop Robert Moses from driving a road down the middle of Fire Island. We were saddened to hear of the recent pasing of Lillian and wanted to share this conversation in her memory.2020-07-0644 min
The Long Island History ProjectOakdale Preservation AwardMaryann Almes, president of the Oakdale Historical Society, joins us to discuss the organization's role in preserving and celebrating the history of Oakdale. Located in Islip on the south shore of Long Island, Oakdale has a storied past as a gem of the Gilded Age. For decades in the late 19th century, a string of mansions, most prominently William K. Vanderbilt's Idle Hour, lined the Great South Bay and attracted national attention. The Society received Preservation Long Island's award for Organizational Excellence, and Maryann details for us just how much work and effort goes into achieving that...2020-06-1224 min
The Long Island History ProjectFordham Mill Preservation AwardThe Fordham Mill (also known as the Tuttle-Fordham Mill or the Brick Mill) in Remsenburg was a local landmark long before it caught the eye of John Kanas. Growing up on the East End, John would pass the brick building that sits across the Speonk River, little knowing that he would one day be the one to save it. Fast forward to 2017 when the John and Elaine Kanas Foundation purchased the property and set about rehabilitating the former sawmill for modern use. Today you'll hear about that restoration effort, which led to the Foundation being honored with...2020-06-1124 min
The Long Island History ProjectBabylon's Oak Beach Life-Saving StationWelcome back to the awards ceremony. Today we hit the beach to talk to Mary Cascone, Babylon Town Historian, about the Oak Beach Life-Saving Station. Perched between the Great South Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, the station withstood the ravages of wind, rain, and Superstorm Sandy. It has been moved a few times and gone through a number of uses but still retained much of its original details when the Town began its restoration in earnest in 2013. You’ll hear about Mary’s quest to uncover the full history of the building, the challenges of the...2020-06-1032 min
The Long Island History ProjectSea Cliff Preservation Award with Erinn McDonnellThe preservation awards ceremony continues! Today we speak with Erinn McDonnell of the village of Sea Cliff in Nassau County. Erinn managed the restoration of their 1931, Tudor revival-style firehouse on Roslyn Avenue, challegened to restore the building's distinctive steel casement windows without disrupting the operations of a working firehouse. With a mix of funding support from state and local government, the village was able to revitalize this important piece of the local landscape. Erinn tells us about the decisions that had to be made, the story that had to be told, and the stubborness it took to...2020-06-0930 minThe Long Island History ProjectPreservation Awards: SANS Sag HarborIt’s a preservation party and you’re all invited! We’ve teamed up with Preservation Long Island to help celebrate their 2020 Preservation Awards. Over the next week we’ll be posting interviews with each of the five honorees, discussing their organizations and the histories that they are fighting to preserve. And stick around for the after party! At the end of each episode, Sarah Kautz, Preservation Director at Preservation Long Island, will recap for us the finer points of running a successful preservation project on Long Island. Today we speak with SANS Sag Harbor president...2020-06-0832 min
The Long Island History ProjectJohn Warren of the New York State AlmanackWe travel this week to the Adirondacks (virtually speaking) to talk with John Warren, founder and publisher of New York Almanack. Formerly known as the New York History Blog, the Almanack delivers stories and information about all aspects of New York State history as well as the Adirondacks region. John has pursued history in many forms, including his degree in Public History and his work producing documentaries for the History and Discovery channels. Through the Almanack, he provides a trailhead that can lead you to every corner and era of the state, from Freedomland in the Bronx...2020-06-0238 min
The Long Island History ProjectChuck Henry and New York State Historic NewspapersOur sojourn through the hallowed pages of the Suffolk County News from 1920 hit a speedbump this week when it turned out that no digital copy was available online. To help us sort things out, we called on Chuck Henry. Chuck is the IT Coordinator for the Northern New York Library Network (NNYLN). Part of his job is helping to keep things running at the New York State Historic Newspapers website, shepherding millions of pages of New York newspapers from their frozen microfilm existence to a new life in a free and open digital database. We...2020-05-2232 min
The Long Island History ProjectKendra Gaylord and Someone Lived HereThe places we live are filled with the stories of our lives, told room by room like chapters in a book. So how do you read a home? That's what Kendra Gaylord does on her podcast, Someone Lived Here. She explores historic houses to find the people who inhabited them, from poets and photographers to inventors and musicians. Today she takes us on a tour of her podcast and introduces us to the people she's met. Along the way we compare research techniques, editing practices, and historic house gift shops. Further Research...2020-05-1733 min
The Long Island History ProjectSuffolk County News, May 14, 1920We wade once again into the cool stream of the digital past to fish for items from the Suffolk County News of 1920. Today is Friday, May 14th in the last century and we find glimpses of lost silent films, more automobile accidents, and the dismantling of one of the great estates of the South Shore. 2020-05-1616 min
The Long Island History ProjectSuffolk County News, May 7, 1920Welcome back to our exploration of the Suffolk County News, bringing tales of life from a century ago. This week, there is some bad hooch going around, the hometown team wins their opener, and Will Rogers has a new movie out. 2020-05-0911 min
The Long Island History ProjectLong Island Whaling and Brenna McCormick-ThompsonWe return today to the sea to consider the whale. More specifically, we talk with Brenna McCormick-Thompson of the Whaling Museum and Education Center in Cold Spring Harbor. Brenna is the Curator of Education at the museum and helps tell the story of Long Island whaling to visitors of all ages. Our discussion covers the important role Long Island played in the development of the whaling industry in America, the important role that museums play in educating us about the past, and the appeal of historic bathrooms. Further Research The Whaling Museum & Education Center...2020-05-0634 min
The Long Island History ProjectSuffolk County News, April 30, 1920If it's Friday and we're still in self-isolation, then this is another edition of the Suffolk County News, give or take one hundred years. We're reading through the newspaper as it appeared in 1920 and pulling out the highlights, the miscellany, and the unjustly forgotten. In today's paper we find a case of suspended animation, high sugar prices, and the birth of a new highway. Further Research NYS Historic Newspapers The Best Scenic Stops Along Montauk Highway 2020-05-0210 min
The Long Island History ProjectSuffolk County News, April 23, 1920 The latest edition of last century's Suffolk County News is here, for April 23rd, 1920. We continue easing our home isolation by reading what was going on in our region all those years ago. This week: a strange burglary, more coffee, and hints of an eighties superband. 2020-04-2510 min
The Long Island History ProjectLiving with the PandemicTwo museum directors, one public librarian, an artist, a researcher and a journalist. We're spending time today catching up with past guests to see how they're faring. The result is a small glimpse into the lives of six people from the region and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted them and their jobs. Also - the return of Connie Currie! Thanks to all of our guests and we hope that everyone gets through this safely. Further Research Jeremy Dennis Episode 51 On This Site @Jeremynative Melanie Cardone-Leathers Episode 58 Longwood Public Library Bayles Local...2020-04-2237 minThe Long Island History ProjectLiving with the PandemicTwo museum directors, one public librarian, an artist, a researcher and a journalist. We're spending time today catching up with past guests to see how they're faring. The result is a small glimpse into the lives of six people from the region and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted them and their jobs. Also - the return of Connie Currie! Thanks to all of our guests and we hope that everyone gets through this safely. Further Research Jeremy Dennis Episode 51 On This Site @Jeremynative Melanie Cardone-Leathers Episode 58 Longwood Public Library Bayles Local...2020-04-2237 min
The Long Island History ProjectSuffolk County News, April 17, 1920We continue our trek through the local news of a century gone by. Today we read the Suffolk County News from Arpil 16, 1920. We find stories of bootleggers, war-torn France and two spinster sisters freed from an insane asylum after a decade of confinement. Further Research Hal B. Fullerton Photo Exhibit (Heckscher Museum of Art) Audio Footnotes On Mile a Minute Murphy Long Island and Prohibition 2020-04-1710 min
The Long Island History ProjectLong Island Freemasons with Ron SeifriedThe Freemasons have been with us since the beginning of our country. And no, they do not have secret repositories of hidden gold. They do have a long history of service, community-building and camaraderie that persists to the present. Today we welcome Ron Seifried to the podcast to explore the history and development of Freemasonry in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Further Research Long Island Freemasons by Ron Seifried (Arcadia Press) Masons of Jephtha No. 494 Suffolk Masonic District Freemasonry - George Washington (Mount Vernon) Audio Footnote: Being Teddy Roosevelt 2020-04-1637 min
The Long Island History ProjectThe Suffolk County News for April 9, 1920We're continuing our look at the news from 1920. Today, the Suffolk County News from Friday, April 9th. Animosity between Sayville and Patchogue on a number of levels, a case of the mumps going around, and warrior musicians returning to life during peacetime. Further Research NYS Historic Newspapers Mumps (CDC) "From Horse Power to Horsepower" by Eric Morris. Access Magazine, 2007. 2020-04-1012 min
The Long Island History ProjectThe Suffolk County News for April 2, 1920We're using our home isolation to look back - reading issues of the Suffolk County News of 1920 week by week. For April 2, 1920: Al Smith, Fatty Arbuckle, and a cow with no tail lights. Stay tuned for more news of 1920 next week! Further Research NYS Historic Newspapers Enrico Caruso Audio footnote: Episode 60: The Soldier City of Suffolk County 2020-04-0311 min
The Long Island History ProjectRadium Girls with Erin Elizabeth BeckerToday our guest, Erin Elizabeth Becker, recounts the story of her great grandmother, Marion Murdoch O’Hara, who worked for the US Radium Corporation in New York City. Through genealogical and historical research, Erin discovered a powerful and unforgettable member of her family who was tied to a dark chapter of American history. In the 1920s, many young women eagerly signed up to work as "radium girls" in well-paying positions appplying radium-tinged paint to comercial items. The radium made watch hands and clock faces glow in the dark but it was also a sinister threat, leading to sick...2020-03-2935 min
The Long Island History ProjectThe News of the DayWe're using our home isolation to look back - reading issues of the Suffolk County News of 1920 week by week. They had quarantines back then too, it turns out, along with corsets and a lot of poultry. Stay tuned for more news of 1920 next week! Further Research NYS Historic Newspapers NYC Mayor LaGuardia's Legendary Radio Readings (NPR) Audio footnote: Episode 69: We Bought a Newspaper 2020-03-2810 min
The Long Island History ProjectHarry Higbie and the Higbies of Higbie LaneThe LaGrange Inn was a storied stopping point along Montauk Highway from the 1700s when it opened for business with a Higbie at the helm. It remained a local landmark, operating under many different proprietors, into the 21st century. Now, thanks to many dedicated people in the community (and to CVS), a part of the LaGrange survives as the West Islip Historical Society Museum. Today, Harry Higbie (a descendant of the original owners), takes us through the history of the property, his family research, and the present state of the LaGrange. Further Research: West Is...2020-02-0929 min
The Long Island History ProjectChristopher Matthews and Historical Archaeology in SetauketHistory is not the full story if not everyone gets to tell it. And in places where the traditional records are scarce or silent, where do you look for answers? Today we speak with anthropologist Christopher Matthews about his work in Setauket helping the people of a traditionally Native American (the Setalcotts) and African American community uncover more of their past. Working with Robert Lewis of the Higher Ground Intercultural and Heritage Association, along with long-time residents of Christian Avenue in Setauket, Chris and his colleauges have dug stories from the earth. These range from the laundry run by...2020-01-2144 minThe Long Island History ProjectChristopher Matthews and Historical Archaeology in SetauketHistory is not the full story if not everyone gets to tell it. And in places where the traditional records are scarce or silent, where do you look for answers? Today we speak with anthropologist Christopher Matthews about his work in Setauket helping the people of a traditionally Native American (the Setalcotts) and African American community uncover more of their past. Working with Robert Lewis of the Higher Ground Intercultural and Heritage Association, along with long-time residents of Christian Avenue in Setauket, Chris and his colleauges have dug stories from the earth. These range from the laundry run by...2020-01-2144 min
The Long Island History ProjectWarren McDowell and How Fire Island Got Its NameWarren McDowell, former publisher of The Fire Island Tide, has been pondering the mystery of how Fire Island got its name all his life. This burning question has been answered in many ways over the years. Many myths, legends and theories have been proposed but Warren wanted sources. He turned his newspaperman's eye to every old map he could find. The result is an eye-catching cartographic, geographic and social history of a barrier beach. Warren presents a well-researched and documented argument for the origin of Fire Island while also illuminating the spirit at the heart of the...2019-12-1857 min
The Long Island History ProjectPottery on Long Island with Mark SmithMark Smith, bottle collector extraordinaire last heard on episode #63, returns to reveal his other Long Island history passion: pottery! We get an inside look at his private collection of crocks and jugs (and butter churns) documenting the evolution of pottery on the Island. We'll dive into the history of Huntington's pottery industry in particular, tracing the rise and fall of a speicifc business that changed hands many times over the course of the 19th century. Research Huntington Pottery: The Brown Brother Years by Mark R. Smith Useful Art: Long Island Pottery by Cynthia A. C...2019-12-1337 min
The Long Island History ProjectLocal Author Theresa DodaroTheresa Dodaro survived a life-threatening illness, waking from a coma determined to make the most of the time she had been gifted. One of the promises she made to herself: write. Since then, she has published four books and is working on her fifth. On this episode we discuss her journey and her process, how she combines her love of Long Island history with a desire to promote healing and communication through her work. The historical novels she writes draw from her own past, her genealogical research, and her eye for a good story. That can lead...2019-12-0548 min
The Long Island History ProjectJonathan Olly and Prohibition on Long IslandAmerica tried something new from 1920 to 1933: outlawing the production, sale and transportation of intoxicating liquors. In that same spirit of social experimentation, we made this episode something new. It's a joint production of the Long Island History Project and Bar Crawl Radio. Our guest is Jonathan Olly, a curator and public historian from the Long Island Museum. Our topic is Prohibition on Long Island and the long road of protest and activism that led to the passage of the 18th ammendment. Our location: a bar in Patchogue. Come raise a glass with us as we...2019-11-1350 minThe Long Island History ProjectJonathan Olly and Prohibition on Long IslandAmerica tried something new from 1920 to 1933: outlawing the production, sale and transportation of intoxicating liquors. In that same spirit of social experimentation, we made this episode something new. It's a joint production of the Long Island History Project and Bar Crawl Radio. Our guest is Jonathan Olly, a curator and public historian from the Long Island Museum. Our topic is Prohibition on Long Island and the long road of protest and activism that led to the passage of the 18th ammendment. Our location: a bar in Patchogue. Come raise a glass with us as we...2019-11-1350 min
The Long Island History ProjectRevisiting the Founding Era with Brentwood LibraryWe take a look back at the Revolutionary War on Long Island, courtesy of the Brentwood Public Library and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Peter Ward, the library's local history librarian, served as host. The Institute funded it; Peter Carmona, librarian trainee, recorded it. Historians Joanne Grasso of NYIT and Peter Bales of Queensboro Community College were the experts on the panel along with Chris Kretz, who mixed the whole thing down into bite sized pieces for your enjoyment. Further Research Revisiting the Founding Era Local History Room Dr. Peter Bales A Funny Thing...2019-10-1526 minThe Long Island History ProjectRevisiting the Founding Era with Brentwood LibraryWe take a look back at the Revolutionary War on Long Island, courtesy of the Brentwood Public Library and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Peter Ward, the library's local history librarian, served as host. The Institute funded it; Peter Carmona, librarian trainee, recorded it. Historians Joanne Grasso of NYIT and Peter Bales of Queensboro Community College were the experts on the panel along with Chris Kretz, who mixed the whole thing down into bite sized pieces for your enjoyment. Further Research Revisiting the Founding Era Local History Room Dr. Peter Bales A Funny Thing...2019-10-1526 min
The Long Island History ProjectRemembering Gene HortonWe were saddened by the recent news of the passing of Gene Horton, Blue Point historian, former social studies teacher, tour guide, storyteller, friend and colleague. To honor Gene’s memory and his passion for Long Island history, we’re reposting here excerpts from two interviews we conducted with him over the years. One is from 2006 and the other from 2014. Our condolences go out to his family and all those who were lucky enough to know him. Links Books by Gene Horton (find in a library via WorldCat) The Sage of Blue Point...2019-09-0214 min
The Long Island History ProjectElaine Kiesling Whitehouse, Writing StoriesElaine Kiesling Whitehouse knows a good story when she sees it, and those stories often come from history. Writing from an early age, she was intrigued by the signs of the past all around her. There was a WWI era German radio transmitting station across the street and the decaying windmill of a former Gilded Age estate down the block. On today's episode, we discuss Elaine's writing history and how she has drawn on Long Island's past for inspiration. Her novel Hart's Tavern, set in Revolutionary War-era Patchogue, sprang from a roadside marker commemorating George Washington's trip...2019-08-2345 min
The Long Island History ProjectThe Bayport Aerodrome with Bob Mott and Walter WinnickiImagine a world with a private airport around every corner and an airplane in every garage. Where your form of ID could just as easily be a pilot's license as a driver's license and your weekend is spent with people with names like "Red" and "Speed" and "Ace". That's the world Walt Winnicki grew up in, learning to fly on Long Island in the early 1950s. And that's the world that Bob Mott and the Bayport Aerodrome Society is trying to preserve. On this episode, both men relate their long history and love of flying...2019-07-2451 min
The Long Island History ProjectDavid Morrison and the Long Island Rail RoadDavid Morrison knows his railroads, from his six books on LIRR history and stations to his extensive research collection to his years overseeing thirty-nine stations. With his seventh book due out from Arcadia Press on July 15th, we could think of no better time to sit down with David and get a crash course on the history of the Long Island Rail Road. Books Grand Central Terminal and Penn Station: Statuary and Sculputres by David Morrison Books by David Morrison The Late, Great Pennsylvania Station by Lorraine B. Diehl Miles of Smiles: The Story of Roxey, the L...2019-07-0950 min
The Long Island History ProjectCaroline Propersi-Grossman and the Actors Equity Strike of 1919The life of an actor is never easy, so it's not surprising that many early Broadway stars made a point of vacationing in solitude on Long Island whenever they could. You might be surprised, however, at the prevailing working conditions and labor strugles they were often performing under in early 20th-cenutry theater. While the fast-growing industry was lucrative for producers like the Shuberts and Belascos, it offered many hardships for those who worked in front of and behind the curtain. Caroline Propersi-Grossman, a PhD candidate in history at SUNY Stony Brook, walks us through these labor struggles...2019-06-2548 min
The Long Island History ProjectSarah Kautz and Long Island's Endangered PlacesEvery other year, Preservation Long Island compiles a list of endangered historic places in need of saving. Sarah Kautz, their Preservation Director, joins us to discuss the four sites chosen for 2019. From a family farm in East Patchogue to a life saving station on Fire Island, each of these sites presents a unique case study in Long Island's history and the many challenges involved in preserving historic structures. 2019-06-0751 min
The Long Island History ProjectThe Ludlow Family of Riverside with Islip Town Historian George MunkenbeckIslip Town Historian George Munkenbeck provides a look at the amazing Ludlows - the first family of Oakdale, veterans of the Civil War and beyond, and caretakers of St. John's Episcopal Church on Montauk Highway. Louisa, the matriarch, descended from the first Lord of the Manor. Her husband, William Handey Ludlow, was a leading figure in the Democratic Party. One son saved the Constitution, the other inspired the National Parks system. And today they are all but forgotten. This episode originally aired in two parts on the Dowling College Library Omnibus podcast back in 2010. We are bringing...2019-05-0239 min
House of Lee NYC065 Things You Didn’t Know You Can Do at the Library – with Chris KretzThings You Didn't Know You Can Do at the Library - with Chris Kretz. Listen in as Lee meets Chris Kretz, an academic librarian who she ran into at a, well, librarian-podcasting event of sorts - at the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO)!
Chris Kretz, producer of the podcasts Radio Tower and the Long Island History Project, shares some fun things you can do at the library that most people don't know about! Seeds for planting, anyone? Prom dresses for free? Who knew?!
Shout-Outs: Molly of Preserve This Podcast and another show, The Library Pros.
Chris Kretz also gets...2019-03-2214 min
The Long Island History ProjectCynthia Shor and Walt Whitman's BirthplaceTwo hundred years ago, the man who broke American poetry forever was born in West Hills, Long Island. His house remains a shrine and place of pilgrimage for fans and poetry lovers from around the world. Cynthia Shor is Executive Director of the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association. She's responsible for the programming and operations and most importantly, the bicentennial celebrations. On today's episode, we talk the history of the site, the life of Whitman, and the impact of his poetry. Further Research Walt Whitman Birthplace So We Bought a Poet's Shrine The Walt Whitman H...2019-03-1141 min
The Long Island History ProjectErin Elizabeth Becker and Modern MuseumsErin is the Visitor Services & Volunteer Coordinator at the Long Island Maritime Museum as well as the Museum Educator at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. As such she's perfectly situated to tell us about the current state of museums - and also the varied maritime histories of the North and South Shores. From whales to oysters, from field trips to date nights, there is much to discuss.2019-02-2541 min
The Long Island History ProjectClarence H. Robbins, Gentleman Jockey of BrooklynClarence H. Robbins was a master of hounds and horses, a gentleman jockey and trainer, and a member of Brooklyn's Gilded Age elite. Come explore this forgotten Long Island figure with Kate Robbins, wife of Clarence's great grandson. Kate has taken on the mantle of family historian, spending years tracking down everything to do with the Robbins name. The hunt has taken her from the family's early days dealing in Brooklyn real estate to Clarence's horse stables in Great River, to the French ex-pat lifestyle of Clarence's son, noted author Tod Robbins. It gives a fascinating look...2019-02-1240 minThe Long Island History ProjectTom Edmonds of the Southampton History MuseumMore than a beach or a brand, Southampton has a history that stretches back thousands of years. The coming of English settlers in the 17th century only complicated matters. The coming of the railroad and wealthy New Yorkers in the 19th century led to a Gilded Age enclave of entrepreneurs, socialites, and celebrities. Now known world-wide as an exclusive destination, does that help or hinder preserving the village's local history? Learn all this and more as we sit down and talk with Tom Edmonds, director of the Southampton History Museum. Further Research Southampton History M...2019-01-2043 min
The Long Island History ProjectLinda Metzger, Long Island GenealogistLinda Metzger is the Long Island Genealogist. On today's episode, you'll hear how she turned a hobby into a career working to uncover the lost or simply forgotten stories of people and their lives. 2019-01-0740 min
The Long Island History ProjectSaving Lake RonkonkomaWe've interviewed people who have restored houses and inns and even old race cars but how do you go about restoring a lake? We conitnue our conversation with Evelyn Vollgraff (Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society) and Danielle Campbell (News 12) to learn how to do just that. Turns out you need a dedicated commmunity, invested local businesses, and a host of helpful politicians. Further Research Lake Ronkonkoma Improvement Group The Return of the Lady of Lake Ronkonkoma (NYTimes) Do You Remember Yarlows and all the other old stores of Roknonkoma Lake Ronkonkoma Improvement Group Honored from Senate Floor 2018-12-0335 min
The Long Island History ProjectEvelyn Vollgraff, Danielle Campbell, and Lake Ronkonkoma.The waters of Lake Ronkonkoma have seen it all: Native Americans, English settlers, Broadway actresses, 20th century resort-goers and automobile racers. No one knows this better than Evelyn Vollgraff, president of the Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Society. Today we dive into the history of the lake, the many myths and legends that surround this very heart of the Island. Joining us again is Danielle Campbell of News 12, who had her own part to play in the story of Lake Ronkonkoma. This is part 1 of 2. Join us in two weeks to hear what it takes to preserve a...2018-11-2039 min
The Long Island History ProjectJohn Strong and America's Early WhalemenDr. John Strong, professor emeritus of Southampton College, has spent a career pursuing the history of Long Island's Native Americans. His latest achievement is bringing to life the earliest days of American whaling, using what amounts to 17th century spreadsheets. He uncovers an East End in a whaling frenzy. Start-up companies (called whale designs) organized by the promiment familes of the area turned to an emerging generation of Native Americans to man their boats and hunt whales off the shore. It could be brutal, bloody, and incredibly profitable. Further Research America's Early Whalemen: Indain...2018-11-0451 min
The Long Island History ProjectPort Jefferson Charles Dickens FestivalWe usher in the holiday season early with this deep dive into the Charles Dickens Festival in Port Jefferson. Five of the driving forces behind the Festival, including four of the actors, tell us what it's like re-enacting the Victorian Era and what Dickens means to them. Further Research Arts Council Greater Port Jefferson Northern Brookhaven One Life to Give The Brigands Lifetime: One 2018-10-2251 min
The Long Island History ProjectKerriann Flanagan BroskyKerriann Flanagan Brosky investigates ghosts and other paranormal phenomenon on Long Island. She has long been fascinated with the links between local history and ghostly sightings, weaving the two together in her books. With her partner Joe Giaquinto, she has investigated and written about Long Island's old buildings and homes and the spirits who inhabit them. Further Research Kerriann Flanagan Brosky Books by Kerriann (via WorldCat) Joe Giaquinto (Long Island Medium and Ghost Investigator) Peter Underwood (The Independent, 2/6/2015) William Sidney Mount (National Gallery of Art) Long Island Crime Expo (11/3/2018) 2018-10-0249 min
The Long Island History ProjectJoe Mandanici and the 1974 Dowling College FireJoe Mandanici describes the 1974 fire at Dowling College in Oakdale from his vantage point as a volunteer firefighter at the scene.2018-09-0315 min
The Long Island History ProjectTom Rinelli and the Islip Town Fire and EMS MuseumWho knew that firehouses were such deep sources of local history? In the town of Islip, they are overflowing with trophies, photos, devices, and mechanisms going back to the 1800s. There was so much history, in fact, that a dedicated group of firefighters and volunteers spent over two decades making the Islip Town Fire & EMS Museum a reality. Hear Tom Rinelli, the museum's historian, describe that rich history and what it tells us about life (and fires) on Long Island, the evolution of firefighting, and the unique brotherhood of people who volunteer to run into burning buildings.2018-08-1644 minThe Long Island History ProjectSouthampton SummerThis is a feed-only episode of the Project, recorded during a podcast workshop at the Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton. We did a few quick takes with the group, asking them about their memories of summer in the area. In my defense, I had been told that blueberries in Southampton were a thing. Many thanks to everyone who attended and I hope you like the results. I look forward to your future podcast endeavors!2018-07-2115 min
The Long Island History ProjectMatthew Montelione and the Spirit GuildMatthew Monelione is back to discuss his new fantasy comic book series set in Revolutionary War-era Long Island. If you are a fan of history, JRR Tolkien, or the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, you'll want to check it out. We discuss what it takes to produce an independent comic as well as Matt's on-going research into the Loyalist experience on Long Island. We also pitch a few ideas for new Long Island history comic series. Further Research Spirit Guild @SpiritGuildBook @SpiritGuild on Instagram Comix Central Patriots Against Loyalists on Eastern Long Island, 1775-1776 Episode 48: Floyds Like U...2018-07-1635 min
The Long Island History ProjectAnna Smith Strong, Long Island PatriotMargo Arceri grew up with history. A native of Strong's Neck in Setauket, she learned early on the stories of Anna Smith Strong and the role she played in the Culper Spy Ring during the Revolution. She got to explore the very coves and inlets that sheltered Brewster Caleb and Abraham Woodhull. And she heard it all from Anna's great great granddaughter. This is a special cross-over episode featuring Margo and Danielle Campbell, newsanchor and journalist for News Channel 12. Make sure you check out Danielle's interview about her career in radio and New York journalism on episode 7 of...2018-06-2542 min
The Long Island History ProjectNatalie Naylor and Long Island's Notable WomenBehind every great woman stands another great woman and Natalie Naylor is bringing them to light. Her book, Women in Long Island's Past (History Press, 2012), highlights the number of notable women who have achievevd so much on Long Island over the centuries.2018-06-1257 min
The Long Island History ProjectPJ Novak and Postcards from HuntingtonPJ Novak wrote the history of Huntington on a postcard. A librarian, archivist and dedicated deltiologist, she is also the author of Huntington from the Postcard History Series of Arcadia Press. On this episode she walks us through the many hamlets and villages of Huntington at the turn of the last century, pointing out the buildings, the bobsleds, and the people who made up the community. We also discuss the history of the postcard itself, a simple yet fascinating message from the past that can tell us many things today.2018-05-1832 min
The Long Island History ProjectChris Vaccaro and the Long Island DucksThe Long Island Ducks personified an era and a brand of hockey. From 1959 to 1973, they fought, checked, and slashed their way through the Eastern Hockey League and the Long Island Arena in Commack. If this sounds vaguely familiar, think back to the 1977 film Slap Shot with Paul Newman. Newman's character, Reg Dunlop, was based on the Duck's defensiveman John Brophy. Chrs Vaccaro, head of the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame, relates the story of this storied franchise. Connie Currie tells her own story of watching the Ducks play and what it was like inside...2018-05-0145 minThe Long Island History ProjectChris Vaccaro and the Long Island DucksThe Long Island Ducks personified an era and a brand of hockey. From 1959 to 1973, they fought, checked, and slashed their way through the Eastern Hockey League and the Long Island Arena in Commack. If this sounds vaguely familiar, think back to the 1977 film Slap Shot with Paul Newman. Newman's character, Reg Dunlop, was based on the Duck's defensiveman John Brophy. Chrs Vaccaro, head of the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame, relates the story of this storied franchise. Connie Currie tells her own story of watching the Ducks play and what it was like inside...2018-05-0145 min
The Long Island History ProjectWashington's Spy Letters.We've been tracking the history of the Culper Spy Ring for a while on the Project but today we go to the source - two primary sources to be exact. Kristen Nyitray, Director of Special Collections and University Archives at Stony Brook, and Chris Filstrup, former Dean of SBU Libraries, discuss their pursuit and acquisition of two letters by George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge about the operations of the spy ring. You'll hear about Washington's hands-on approach to spycraft and the dangers the Ring faced operating out of enemy territory. Kristen also describes the Culper...2018-04-1546 minThe Long Island History ProjectWashington's Spy Letters.We've been tracking the history of the Culper Spy Ring for a while on the Project but today we go to the source - two primary sources to be exact. Kristen Nyitray, Director of Special Collections and University Archives at Stony Brook, and Chris Filstrup, former Dean of SBU Libraries, discuss their pursuit and acquisition of two letters by George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge about the operations of the spy ring. You'll hear about Washington's hands-on approach to spycraft and the dangers the Ring faced operating out of enemy territory. Kristen also describes the Culper...2018-04-1546 min
The Long Island History ProjectGil BergenGil Bergen was the long-time superintendent of the Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale. His association with the park goes back to 1945 when he started working at what was then the storied South Side Sportsmen's Club. This intervew, recorded in 2007 at the Park, includes Sallie Kachell and Rhoda McManus of Oakdale. You'll hear Gil describe the men who made up the membership of the club: heads of state, captains of industry, and all devoted to the preservation of this one slice of Long Island's natural heritage.2018-04-0635 min
The Long Island History ProjectMary Lou Cohalan and the Suffolk County NewsMary Lou Cohalan and friends bought the Suffolk County News in the late 1960s. Hear about the trials and tribulations of running a hometown paper on Long Island, from the every day of school votes and local government to the extraordinary catastrophes that drop out of the sky. Further Research The Suffolk County News Sayville Cabinet for the Sick 2018-04-0348 min
The Long Island History ProjectChris Bodkin's Book of Sayville Chapter 3Chris Bodkin concludes his visit to Sayville past with this third installment. We talk about his mother's trips out here during the Great Depression, Father Divine and the African American community, and Dr. Bard, dentist to the stars and first ladies. 2018-03-2020 minThe Long Island History ProjectChris Bodkin's Book of Sayville Chapter 3Chris Bodkin concludes his visit to Sayville past with this third installment. We talk about his mother's trips out here during the Great Depression, Father Divine and the African American community, and Dr. Bard, dentist to the stars and first ladies. 2018-03-2020 min
The Long Island History ProjectEpisode 67: Chris Bodkin's Book of Sayville Chapter 2Longtime Sayville resident Chris Bodkin continues his look back at Sayville's history. Today we talk about his time as a captain on the Fire Island Ferries and his move into local politics. Then we look at a few of the stories behind Sayville's war veterans memorialized in Sparrow Park. Chapter 3 of Chris' story is coming soon.2018-03-1823 minThe Long Island History ProjectEpisode 67: Chris Bodkin's Book of Sayville Chapter 2Longtime Sayville resident Chris Bodkin continues his look back at Sayville's history. Today we talk about his time as a captain on the Fire Island Ferries and his move into local politics. Then we look at a few of the stories behind Sayville's war veterans memorialized in Sparrow Park. Chapter 3 of Chris' story is coming soon.2018-03-1823 min
The Long Island History ProjectChris Bodkin's Book of Sayville Chapter 1Long-time Sayvile resident Chris Bodkin discusses his childhood in 1950s Sayville: life on the bay, Main Street, and the unexpected thrill of the first pizza store.2018-03-1623 minThe Long Island History ProjectChris Bodkin's Book of Sayville Chapter 1Long-time Sayvile resident Chris Bodkin discusses his childhood in 1950s Sayville: life on the bay, Main Street, and the unexpected thrill of the first pizza store.2018-03-1623 min
The Long Island History ProjectLearning to Drive on Long IslandSpecial feed-only episode! Six stories of learning to drive on Long Island. 2018-03-0505 min
The Long Island History ProjectThe South Side Signal NewspaperHenry Livingston came to Babylon in 1869 and founded the South Side Signal. He made an immediate splash advocating for Babylon to split from the town of Huntington and went on to lead the paper into the 20th century. On this episode, Babylon Town Historian Mary Cascone relates the history of the paper: its influence, evolution, and style. We also trade stories of newspaper research, microfilm readers, and the glory of digitized collections. As a little side experiment - help us document the noble yet forgotten microfilm machine. Send us a picture of a microfilm reader...2018-02-2646 min
The Long Island History ProjectAntique Bottle CollectingMark R. Smith saves time in a bottle, literally. His antique bottle collection preserves the memory of local dairies, pharmacies, hotels and more. It also tells the story of a time when milkmen roamed the earth, when an outhouse was a man's castle, and when just about anything could be labeled "medicine." Listen as Mark walks us through the history of bottle making, the local businesses of Sayville and Oakdale, and his equally-obsessive love of ceramics. Further Research: Long Island Antique Bottle Association (Facebook) Antique Bottle Dive Off Long Island 2018-02-1250 min
The Long Island History ProjectThe Terry Ketcham InnThe 1989 fire that nearly destroyed the Terry-Ketcham Inn brought Bert Seides to tears but it also set him on the road to saving the historic Moriches landmark. Building from a small group of volunteers meeting around Mary and Van Field’s kitchen table, Bert marshaled support and learned to navigate a maze of regulations, paperwork, and government agencies to bring the 1693 Inn back to life. In this discussion he provides a road map for preservation projects and reveals the hard work involved, from painstaking research to outreach programs to, of course, book sales.2018-02-0844 min
The Long Island History ProjectThe History of NewsdayBob Keeler wrote the book on Newsday, a candid history detailing the origin story of Long Island's original tabloid. On this episode we discuss that history, including the relationship of Alicia Patterson and Harry Guggenheim, the rollicking newsroom of the '50s and '60s, and more. Bob also relates his own history at the paper, including his atypical Pulitzer Prize and his trip to see the Pope. Further Research Newsday: A Candid History of the Respectable Tabloid by Robert Keeler (find in a library) The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the F...2018-01-2851 min
The Long Island History ProjectCamp Upton with Suzanne Johnson and David ClemensImagine a city rising from the fields of Suffolk County in the early 20th cenutry, a wooden metropolis covering almost 20,000 acres. It has its own post office, theater, library and fire department. The place could fit close to 40,000 people with room for 15,000 horses. Imagine that and you've got Camp Upton. Today our guests Suzanne Johnson and David Clemens discuss the history of Camp Upton, the vast military training camp in Brookhaven that served the US Army in World War I and II. We focus on their new book, Camp Upton, from Arcadia Press which features images of...2018-01-1653 min
The Long Island History ProjectMaking Gatsby GreatFew authors are more synonymous with a place and point in time than F. Scott Fitzgerald. His Great Gatsby came to define the 1920s and cast a golden aura across Long Island’s North Shore for all time. On today’s episode, Charles Riley guides us through the birth of The Great Gatsby and Fitzgerald’s struggle to make it into a masterpiece. Charles is the director of the Nassau County Museum of Art and author of Free as Gods: How the Jazz Age Reinvented Modernism. Further Research: Free as Gods: How the Jazz Age Re...2018-01-0242 min
The Long Island History ProjectLongwood Stories with Melanie Cardone-LeathersMelanie Cardone-Leathers is the Local History Librarian at the Longwood Public Library. Today she regales us with tales covering three centuries and many locations. There is Benjamin Tallmadge burning the British hay at Coram during the Revolution. And the boot-strapping of Gordon Heights by African Americans from Harlem and beyond. How about Camps Siegfried and Upton, the former a 1930s, Nazi-inflected retreat and the latter a staging ground for troops during World War I and II? To round it off, we experience the thrills of Fairy Town's roadside attractions and Connie tells her monkey story. ...2017-12-1743 min
The Long Island History ProjectCarole Gilliam and Roosevelt's Black Culture CollectionCarol Gilliam is the Black Heritage Librarian at Roosevelt Public Library where she oversees a collection dedicated to black culture and history. On this episode we discuss the growth and use of the collection as well as the Harlem Renaissance, Chuck D and Julius Irving. We also cover the history of Roosevelt, known as Rum Point for most of the 19th century, as well as the challenges and opportunities of preserving its past. Further Research The Black Heritage Collection Roosevelt Year Books Chuck D Presents This Day in Rap and Hip-Hop History (find in...2017-12-0434 min
The Long Island History ProjectBill Bleyer: Journalist and Long Island History AuthorBill Bleyer has a knack for finding history - or maybe it finds him. He had front row seats for Woodstock, did battle with Robert Moses, and got tear-gassed at the 1972 Republican National Convention. Now, after a decades-long career in journalism at Newsday, he writes books about the history of Long Island. Today's interview covers Bill's career, his love for rock and roll, and the interesting corners of the Island's history that he's found over the years. Further Research: Bill's books on Facebook Fire Island Lighthouse Long Island and the Civil War (on Facebook...2017-11-1337 min
The Library ProsEpisode 22 – Talking Podcasting with Library JournalThis episode brought a convergence of podcasters together to talk about the craft with Matt Enis from Library Journal. Chris, along with our first guest Ellen Druda, wrote an article about how to build a podcast and this episode is a discussion in connection with that article. TLP was also lucky enough to have Chris Kretz, our guest from episode 6 who is the co-host of The Long Island History Project podcast. We talked podcasting “nuts and bolts” along with some fun suggestions and tips. Who knows, maybe Matt became inspired to start a Library Journal podcast. Anyone have any names?...2017-06-1000 min
The Library ProsEpisode 6 – Chris Kretz, Podcasting GeekdomeIn this episode, Chris Kretz, Academic Librarian and the host of “The Long Island History Project” Podcast joined us to talk about life as an academic librarian at Dowling College along with his journey into podcasting and our shared love of Long Island, New York History. If you ever wanted to start or work on […]2016-07-0200 min
The Library ProsEpisode 6 – Chris Kretz, Podcasting GeekdomeIn this episode, Chris Kretz, Academic Librarian and the host of “The Long Island History Project” Podcast joined us to talk about life as an academic librarian at Dowling College along with his journey into podcasting and our shared love of Long Islan...2016-07-0200 minThe Library ProsEpisode 6 – Chris Kretz, Podcasting GeekdomeIn this episode, Chris Kretz, Academic Librarian and the host of “The Long Island History Project” Podcast joined us to talk about life as an academic librarian at Dowling College along with his journey into podcasting and our shared love of Long Island, New York History. If you ever wanted to start or work on a podcast, or love Long Island history, then this episode is for you!
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https://www.fr...2016-07-0200 minThe Long Island History ProjectA Walk Through Time With the Shinnecock David Martine, Cholena Smith, Chris Kretz, Connie Currie (l to r) To honor Native American Heritage month here at the Project, we’ve got two interviews lined up regarding the Shinnecock Nation in Southanmpton. Connie and I sat down with David Bunn Martine (Director and Curator) and Cholena Smith (Education and Program Manager) from the Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum to discuss the history of the tribe and the operations of the Museum. Located at 100 Montauk Highway in Southampton, this is the only Native American-owned and -operated museum on Long Island. Today in Part 1 you’ll h...2015-11-0330 minThe Long Island History ProjectA Walk Through Time With the Shinnecock David Martine, Cholena Smith, Chris Kretz, Connie Currie (l to r) To honor Native American Heritage month here at the Project, we’ve got two interviews lined up regarding the Shinnecock Nation in Southanmpton. Connie and I sat down with David Bunn Martine (Director and Curator) and Cholena Smith (Education and Program Manager) from the Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum to discuss the history of the tribe and the operations of the Museum. Located at 100 Montauk Highway in Southampton, this is the only Native American-owned and -operated museum on Long Island. Today in Part 1 you’ll h...2015-11-0330 minThe Long Island History ProjectLightning Strikes: Saving the Wardenclyffe Lab in Shoreham Corner of the Wardenclyffe site. Photo by Chris Kretz. The historic site you want to preserve is up for sale for $1.3 million dollars. The good news: New York State will give you $850,000. The bad news: you have to raise the same amount. And there are other interested buyers. And the clock is ticking. That’s the position The Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe (TSCW) found themselves in by the summer of 2012. But don’t worry, there’s a happy ending. In this second of a two-part interview, Jane Alcorn (TSCW president) explains how they turned things...2015-10-1331 minThe Long Island History ProjectLightning Strikes: Saving the Wardenclyffe Lab in Shoreham Corner of the Wardenclyffe site. Photo by Chris Kretz. The historic site you want to preserve is up for sale for $1.3 million dollars. The good news: New York State will give you $850,000. The bad news: you have to raise the same amount. And there are other interested buyers. And the clock is ticking. That’s the position The Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe (TSCW) found themselves in by the summer of 2012. But don’t worry, there’s a happy ending. In this second of a two-part interview, Jane Alcorn (TSCW president) explains how they turned things...2015-10-1331 minThe Long Island History ProjectBeing Teddy Roosevelt James Foote (l. Photo courtesy of James and Joni Foote). President Roosevelt (r. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress) http://wwwx.dowling.edu/library/new/JamesFoote.mp3 Stream in the player above or download audio. James Foote has some pretty big shoes to fill but he’s been pulling it off effortlessly for decades. Starting with a close resemblance to the 26th President of the United States and adding a passion for research, James has built a career as one of the most sought-after Theodore Roosevelt re-enactors in the country. He’s portrayed Teddy at c...2015-06-2547 minThe Long Island History ProjectBeing Teddy Roosevelt James Foote (l. Photo courtesy of James and Joni Foote). President Roosevelt (r. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress) http://wwwx.dowling.edu/library/new/JamesFoote.mp3 Stream in the player above or download audio. James Foote has some pretty big shoes to fill but he’s been pulling it off effortlessly for decades. Starting with a close resemblance to the 26th President of the United States and adding a passion for research, James has built a career as one of the most sought-after Theodore Roosevelt re-enactors in the country. He’s portrayed Teddy at c...2015-06-2547 min