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We are located in the heart of Springs Historic District, by the Blacksmiths shop, Ashawagh Hall and Community Presbyterian Church. The Society presents programs on topics related to Springs; collects and preserves documents and photographs from the area and operates the Springs Community Library
Springs Historical Society
Meet the author
Tuesday, April 2, 6:00PM
Jeffery Sussman more details.
Tuesday May 7, 6:00PM
Ann Fristoe Stewart-The Leiber Collection
Small works at the library
Thank you to all that came and participated in the March show. Our next small works art exhibit will be in June. Stay tuned for more details.
Springs
Snapshot
The Bunker Fish Industry
The Bunker Fish Industry
Excerpts from: LONG ISLAND SUNRISE TRAIL by Michael Bartley
By the 1850's the whale population was diminishing due to over killing of the whales and caused a demand for an alternative fuel. The discovery of Menhaden (Fish Bunker) as a replacement of
whale oil sparked a boom in the Menhaden fishing and processing on Long Island. There were more than 25 factories around Peconic Bay alone.