The Second Fishers Island School (1916-1971)
The Second Fishers Island School (1916-1971)
Albert F. Greene’s fireman’s uniform (jacket) circa 1930
Albert F. Greene’s fireman’s uniform (jacket) circa 1930 with brass HDLIS (Harbor Defenses of Long Island Sound) Fire Dept. pin was donated to the Museum by Sharon Park. This uniform was originally worn to provide Mr. Greene cover while smuggling alcohol between Fishers Island, N.Y. and Lord’s Point, Stonington, Conn., during Prohibition.
A New Map of Connecticut, published 1799
"A New Map of Connecticut from the Best Authorities", published 1799 was donated by Vicki and Pierce Rafferty. Also donated were: Map of Rhode Island and Connecticut. published 1796; Fishers Island Sportsmen’s Club, Inc. “POSTED” sign issued when Morgan S. Reichner was secretary; advertisement promoting tour of violinist Efrem Zimbalist, detached page from October
Lost in Thought on the Fishers Island Ferry
Three metallic photos (aluminum) from series “Lost in Thought, on the Fishers Island Ferry,” 2018 were donated by Adrien Broom.
Southold Town Police Badge No. 7
This Southold Town Police badge No. 7 (pinback), circa 1960 was donated by Ann Banks along with a group portrait of FIFD Drill Team No. 1., circa 1930s. (The badge was worn by Stanley “Stich” Kowalszyk, who was the crossing guard at the second F.I. School on Montauk Ave.)
Fort H.G. Wright Maps
Fort H.G. Wright Maps These maps are useful for identify buildings seen in the aerial photographs, or found in the Quartermaster list of Fort Wright structures.
Fort Wright Quartermaster List
U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps records for buildings at Fort H.G. Wright, Harbor Defenses of Long Island Sound (HDLIS), published circa 1941. Although difficult to wade through, this document is extremely useful if you are attempting to research the history of a given building or structure that was located at Fort H.G. Wright prior
Harbor Defenses of Long Island Sound
Harbor Defenses of Long Island Sound This brochure from the Museum's Military Collection provides information on the Living and Recreation Facilities at Fort Wright. Download PDF
Birds of Fishers Island 1970-75
Birds of Fishers Island, New York (Occurrences, Habitats and Check List) by Shep Krech and Edwin Horning, 1975 Download PDF Ed Horning with rescued Barred Owl, February 1999. Museum Collection. Ed Horning birdwatching with his son, Ed Horning Jr. on South Beach, Fishers Island, N.Y., circa 1982.
James S. Casey: Fishers Island’s First Resident Photographer
James S. Casey’s cottage and photography studio, Fishers Island, N.Y., circa 1918. This cottage is today painted a distinctive blue and sits at the base of the hill across from the former Grebe/Stern house. James S. Casey: Fishers Island’s First Resident Photographer James S. Casey, Fishers Island’s first resident photographer, lived in
