Henderson Harbor and Henderson, New York (Images of America Series)

Henderson Harbor and Henderson, New York (Images of America Series)

by Timothy W. Lake
Henderson Harbor and Henderson, New York (Images of America Series)

Henderson Harbor and Henderson, New York (Images of America Series)

by Timothy W. Lake

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Overview

On Lake Ontario’s eastern shore, surrounded by forested bluffs and deep, navigable water, Henderson Harbor and Henderson evolved into a fishing and boating paradise. The lucrative smallmouth black bass fishing attracted visitors and continues to draw fishermen to this day. Members of the National Electric Lamp Association enjoyed their encampments at Henderson Harbor so much in the early 1900s, they purchased an island that became the summer retreat for thousands of General Electric executives and employees. Lake Ontario’s stormy weather required a rescue station on the sandy beach near Henderson Harbor and, during Prohibition, the Big Sandy Coast Guard captured some of the most notorious rumrunners on the lake. In Henderson, the Army’s rifle and gunnery range became the private reserve for a beer baron and his son and is now a jewel of the New York State Park system. Henderson Harbor and Henderson chronicles the history and charm that has drawn residents and visitors alike to this area for decades.


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Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780738576855
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 04/23/2012
Series: Images of America Series
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 6.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author


Timothy W. Lake is a 30-year veteran of newspaper, radio, and television news reporting. Born and raised within a few miles of Henderson Harbor, he has spent many summers fishing, boating, or working in the community.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 Early Days and Cottages 9

2 Inns and Guesthouses 23

3 Fishing Guides and Families 35

4 Famous Residents 51

5 Stony and Galloo 67

6 GE and Association Island 83

7 Big Sandy 101

8 Boats and Marinas 115

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