West Islip History
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If you’d like to share them, please contact us and we’ll set up an appointment to copy them while you wait. We hope this page will grow into a rich collection of historical West Islip information, and welcome any contributions.
First History of West Islip by Gerald and Judith Wilcox
In 1976, Jerry and Judith Wilcox researched and wrote the “First History of West Islip.” They were ardent local historians and also pioneered the now-closed West Islip Community Museum, which was housed in the Community Center on Higbie Lane. Their daughter has given us permission to post a digital version of this book for all to enjoy. This is a large PDF file (36 MB) that you can save to your computer and read at your leisure.
West Islip Public Library Oral History Project
In April 1982, as part of the library’s 25th anniversary celebration, Ethel Morris and Carolyn Agenjo interviewed, recorded and photographed fifteen community residents who graciously shared their reminiscences of life in West Islip as it used to be.
La Grange Catering Hall Demolition:
August 2014 – September 2014
Newsday article regarding the demolition project.
The following pictures were taken during the demolition of the catering hall wings that had been added onto the Inn. Last Updated: 9/29/14
August 20, 2014
August 28, 2014
September 3, 2014
September 12, 2014
September 19, 2014
September 29, 2014
October 2, 2014
October 9, 2014
December 2, 2014
West Islip Historical Society
Town of Islip History
Library History
Written History
Hawley Avenue Building Photos
Union Boulevard Building Photos
Higbie Lane Building Photos
Misc. Photos from the 1970s
Grand Opening Celebration – June 6, 2004
Acknowledgements
- Flowers ~ Towers Flowers, Shady Brook Designs, Flowers by Scott
- Plants ~ Jim Christensen, Gerek Gardens
- Gourmet Pasta Basket Raffle ~ Gaeta Foods
- Library Cake ~ RDM Securities, Inc
- Refreshments & Promotional Materials ~ Friends of the West Islip Public Library
Celebration
Balloon Artist Jimmy Leo
“If You Give a Mouse a Cookie”
Musical Entertainment
Musical Entertainment was provided by Dr. Peter Rosenthal and Dr. Howard Tichler of the “Dental Duo” ~ the West Islip Symphony Brass Quintet ~ Kerri Lorenz West Islip Symphony String Ensemble ~ Bernie Jones and the West Islip High School Chamber Group
