Wading River Historical Society

#ThrowbackThursday This locally famous photograph of former President Theodore Roosevelt was taken on his visit to Wading River's Peace and Plenty Farm on August 10, 1910. Hal and Edith Fullerton were the farmers, and Edith can be seen driving the car in the photo, which was taken near Route 25A and Randall Road in Wading River.

#ThrowbackThursday The Long Island Railroad line to Wading River ceased operations in 1938. Meanwhile, though, the station helped to bring passengers and business to the town. Note the building in the background, known as Judge's Hotel, and then Phil's. There was a second story added to the station to house the stationmaster. The station was located in what is now a shopping center on the north side of Route 25A.

The first railroad station in Wading River was a one-story building, located where Little Bay Shopping Center is now. The tracks were extended to Wading River in 1895, and the trains had a morning and evening run.

#ThrowbackThursday This house, on Sound Road, was called Friendly Hall. Currently owned by the Lapham family, it has been lived in by their relatives for several generations.

#ThrowbackThursday One of the homes of the Miller family, built in 1799, this house can still be seen on North Wading River Road.

#ThrowbackThursday The beach at Wildwood State Park has had a loyal following for decades. This photo postcard is from over 50 years ago.