Historical collections

Research about long island

Source-linked reports with geographic coverage including long island.

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Library of Congress1895

Map of Long Island showing the Long Island Railroad

Shows passenger rail lines and principal place-names in red overprint. Also shows minor civil divisions (cities and townships). LC copy imperfect: Original sheet halved. Includes small ill. of sailing ship. "14604." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.

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Library of Congress1884

Map of Long Island showing the Long Island Railroad

Map showing drainage, township and county boundaries, cities and towns, roads, and railroads.

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Library of Congress1882

Map of Long Island showing the Long Island Railroad and its leased lines

Shows all of New York City and Long Island. Indicates drainage, cities and towns, township and county boundaries, and the railroad network. Chartered on April 24, 1834.

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