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ORIGINS OF THE GIBB PATENT
HSB-001

The land patent for what is now Islip has its origins in political intrigue, rebellion and perceived religious persecution, not to mention land and business transactions tied to a long-standing family relationship.  Interesting reading for all!
 

 
ISLIP REBUS
HSB-002

A "Rebus" by definition is a representation of words or objects whose name resembles the words of syllables in sound.  This booklet describes the origin of the Seal of the Town of Islip.

  

THE DIARY OF NATHANIEL BARTO
HSB-003

This booklet contains a section from Mr. Barto's diary from March 2, 1838 to September 26, 1839.
 

 
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ISLIP HAMLET
HSB-004

This booklet describes how Islip Hamlet developed.

  


TAKING LEAVE OF THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE
HSB-005

This interesting booklet describes how the school system began in Islip Hamlet.

 


THE DOXSEE CLAM FACTORY
HSB-006

Many people are not aware that the famous Doxsee Clam & Seafood Canning Company was located right here in Islip.  This interesting booklet describes their history.
 

  


ISLIP RAILROAD STATION
HSB-007

A detailed history of how the railroad came to Islip.
 

 


ISLIP'S FIRST TOWN HALL
HSB-008

A brief history of the first Town Hall in Islip.

  

HISTORIC CHURCHES OF ISLIP HAMLET
HSB-009

A detailed history of the 4 Historic Churches in Islip Hamlet.
 

 
A.J. WHEELER'S COMPLAINT
HSB-010

How Islip Town Beach was created.
 
  

BROOKVILLE
HSB-011

A small village in the Town of Islip
whose disappearance from the
map was orchestrated
by Nassau County's Gold Coast
 

  
WILLLOWBROOK RACETRACK
HSB-012

A little bit of Paradise in Islip.
  
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