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Beginnings: This lightly populated, heavily wooded hamlet in northwest Southampton Town was virtually uninhabited by whites in colonial times. Among its early settlers were Dutch who settled in the area about the end of the 18th Century. They gave the location its name because it reminded them of Flanders, a region of Holland. In the 1800s, families from New York City and western Long Island summered in Flanders. The community also produced cordwood, and loggers used it as a rest stop on their way to woodlots on the South Fork.
Photo: The Riverhead Road, Flanders ("Long Island To-day" by Frederick Ruther, 1909)
Photo: The Riverhead Road, Flanders ("Long Island To-day" by Frederick Ruther, 1909)
Beginnings: This lightly populated, heavily wooded hamlet in northwest Southampton Town was virtually uninhabited by whites in colonial times. Among its early settlers were Dutch who settled in the area about the end of the 18th Century. They gave the location its name because it reminded them of Flanders, a region of Holland. In the 1800s, families from New York City and western Long Island summered in Flanders. The community also produced cordwood, and loggers used it as a rest stop on their way to woodlots on the South Fork.
Photo: The Riverhead Road, Flanders ("Long Island To-day" by Frederick Ruther, 1909)
Photo: The Riverhead Road, Flanders ("Long Island To-day" by Frederick Ruther, 1909)
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Chicagoland book club: The Chicago Bookers
One thing to know about your book club: Our book club evolved from a one-woman photography show by one of the founders. She asked if we might want to gather informally once a month to discuss books. Six original members led to our current 10 who have been...Tags: Iris Chang, Abraham Lincoln, Joseph Conrad, World War II (1939-1945), Book
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Northampton Area Community College Graduates, 2009
Northampton Area Community College held graduation ceremonies May 28 and 1307 students received associate degrees, specialized diplomas and certificates. To accommodate the large number of graduates, the College held commencement ceremonies in both...Tags: Slatington, Pen Argyl, Sayville, Macungie, Plymouth
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'The Simpsons' Set to Start 16th Season
AP Television WriterLOS ANGELES - Bart Simpson is acting like himself, which is to say naughty. And he sounds like himself, with that familiar mischievous lilt. But Bart's voice is coming out of a petite blonde wearing a fluffy, bright-pink wrap. Dumpy Homer has morphed...Tags: Elvis Costello, Entertainment, Harry Shearer, Television, Dan Castellaneta
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Results are listed in alphabetical order. Times listed indicate when runners crossed the finish line, not their elapsed time. The timing chip is not activated until the runners reach the starting line. Some hometowns were not available. Information...Tags: Colchester, Chicago, Nashville, Highwood, Sharon
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