Our book, “Sayville and West Sayville: Pictured Through the Years” is for sale at Tiny Raccoon Books and Brinkmann’s Hardware, both on Railroad Avenue in Sayville, as well as the Sayville Historical Society’s office at the Edwards Homestead.
In its pages you’ll find hundreds of fascinating photos that show Sayville and West Sayville’s history from as early as 1840! This 322 page pictorial record of what our communities looked like over the years, and the story behind the transformation of Sayville and West Sayville from rural dots on a map to the bustling suburban hamlets they are today, includes photos of people, places of worship, schools, hotels, businesses, farming and nautical operations, signs, maps, and so much more.
Take a peek at what the “friendliest town in America” looked like 100+ years ago. Learn where Marlon Brando began his career, and how one of the world’s most powerful wireless radio stations played a role in this country’s involvement in World War 1. Find out about the beaches and hotels that drew the rich and famous to this locale for decades and how the local chapters of civic and community organizations played a part in molding the character of the area. These pictures tell more than a thousand word each; they tell the story of Sayville and West Sayville growing up. Buy it now at Tiny Raccoon Books, Brinkmann’s Hardware, or Sayville Historical Society’s office.
