Everything Greenlawn is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Greenlawn.
54 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Prepare to be transported to a world of Gilded Age extravagance! This is the Vanderbilt Museum, once the magnificent estate of William Vanderbilt II. William Vanderbilt II, grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, inherited a…
Imagine sailing across the Atlantic to build a new life – that's exactly what Captain Thomas Fleet did, right here near Huntington. Around 1660, Captain Fleet arrived from England with his family and his own ship. He…
This unassuming church tells a powerful story of faith and community in the face of adversity. Bethel AME Church was cofounded in 1843 by Peter Crippen and Nelson Smith. The original church building, the one you see…
This unusual octagonal house, built in 1859, stands as a unique example of architectural experimentation. The Prime–Octagon House, located on Prime Avenue in Huntington, New York, was completed in 1859. It sits right…
Imagine living in a house that's seen over three centuries pass! That's the story of the John Wood House, right here in Huntington Station. Built around 1704, this wasn't just a house; it was a home, built in the…
Picture this: a pharmaceutical king decided he needed a castle, and that's exactly what he built right here. Tour this massive 40-room mansion built in the style of a medieval French château for a pharmaceutical…
Right here is where the legendary Walt Whitman began his journey. He was born in this farmhouse on May 31 1819. The house was built by his father, Walter Whitman, Senior, around 1810. The Whitman family lived here until…
Guiding ships since 1857, this lighthouse stands as a sentinel at the entrance to Huntington Bay. It's the Huntington Harbor Light, originally called Lloyd Harbor Lighthouse. In 1857, they established a lighthouse here.…
Walk in the footsteps of jazz legend John Coltrane, who composed his masterpiece 'A Love Supreme' in this very house. From 1964 until his death in 1967, this ranch house in Dix Hills, New York, was home to John Coltrane…
Prepare to be transported to a world of Jazz Age glamour – you're approaching Oheka Castle, rumored to be the inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby*. Otto Hermann Kahn, a wealthy financier,…
Imagine navigating these waters before GPS, relying only on the steady beam from Eatons Neck Light. Built in 1798, this lighthouse was designed by John McComb, Jr., the same architect who later worked on New York City…
This unassuming spot marks a legacy of bravery on the Long Island Sound. Coast Guard Station Eatons Neck is the oldest Coast Guard Station in New York. Founded in 1849 by the New York Lifesaving Benevolent Association,…
You are at Sagamore Hill in Oyster Bay, New York, Theodore Roosevelt's home from eighteen eighty-five until his death in nineteen nineteen. Twenty-three rooms on one hundred fifty-five acres overlooking Oyster Bay, and…
Just a stone's throw from Theodore Roosevelt's beloved Sagamore Hill stands another piece of Roosevelt history: the Yellowbanks estate. Built in 1881, Yellowbanks was commissioned by James A. Roosevelt, Theodore's…
Ever wonder where America's yachting tradition took sail? You're near one of its birthplaces. The Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club is among the oldest yacht clubs in the Western Hemisphere. Founded in 1871, the club…
Pull over a sec; this is where you can learn about the Christeen, the oldest oyster sloop in the United States! She's a real piece of Long Island history. Built in 1883 in Glenwood Landing, the Christeen spent years…
Pull over here for a second; this unassuming building has seen centuries of travelers pass through. Halliock Inn, dating back to the 18th century, served as a vital gathering place in the Village of the Branch. The Inn…
Step inside a time capsule at this general store, operating since 1857. Since before the Civil War, the Saint James General Store has been serving the community at the corner of Moriches and Harbor Hill Roads. It became…
This grist mill, built in 1699, not only ground grain but also defined a town boundary. Back in the late 17th century, folks realized they needed a reliable way to grind their grain, and this spot on Stony Brook seemed…
Imagine sailing into Norwalk harbor back in the day, relying on this very light to guide you safely home. The Sheffield Island Light was built around 1868 after mariners complained that the existing light further east…
Imagine navigating these waters without a reliable guide – that's why the Stamford Harbor Ledge Light was built! Construction began in 1882 to mark the dangerous Chatham Rock. It was completed and lit in that same year.…
Imagine stumbling upon a fairytale castle right here in Connecticut! That's the Marion Castle, also known as Terre Bonne, nestled on Shippan Point. Built around 1914, this French chateau-style home was the vision of…
Imagine Gatsby throwing a party – that's the vibe of Old Westbury Gardens! This place was built as a lavish country estate for a wealthy family during America's Gilded Age. John Shaffer Phipps, an heir to a massive…
Imagine the lavish parties and exclusive gatherings of wealthy businessmen at this Gold Coast-era recreational club. The South Side Sportsmen's Club was a retreat for the elite, operating from the 1870s through the…
That little white tower out on the water? That's Peck Ledge Light, and it's been guiding ships safely through these waters since 1906. It's a classic 'sparkplug' lighthouse, designed to be sturdy and visible. Before…
Ever wondered what life was like on Long Island way back in the 1600s? Well, this unassuming house, the Brewster House, holds some serious secrets from those early colonial days. Originally built in 1665, it's one of…
This isn't just a pretty view; it's a place where history kept ships safe on Long Island Sound. Old Field Point Light was built in 1868 to guide vessels between Port Jefferson and Stony Brook harbors. Before that,…
Step back in time at this preserved 1885 railroad station, a testament to the golden age of rail travel on Long Island. Originally built in 1867, the first train station in Wantagh served the South Side Railroad of Long…
Pull over for a second; you're about to see two estates that tell a century-long story of Long Island wealth and artistry. These are the Clayton and Cedarmere Estates, now listed together on historical registers.…
Once a bustling Air Force base dating back to 1918, Mitchel Field played a crucial role in early aviation and military history. Originally named Hazelhurst Aviation Field #2, the facility was quickly renamed Mitchel…
Stamford, Connecticut, owes its modern character to a few key factors. Geographically, it sits on Long Island Sound with access to the Mianus River, a combination that made it attractive for early settlement and later,…
Pull over for a minute and reflect on the lives of Oakdale residents past, here at St. Johns Episcopal Church and Cemetery. The church you see standing today was expanded and remodeled in 1843. A stained glass window…
You're crossing a piece of history: the Riverside Avenue Bridge, Connecticut's only cast-iron bridge. Originally part of a larger bridge built in 1871 over the Housatonic River, it was moved here in 1895 when the…
This unassuming bridge is more than just a way for trains to cross the Norwalk River; it's a living piece of history, still working hard after over a century. Built in 1896, the Norwalk River Railroad Bridge, also known…
Check out that bridge! It's more than just a way for trains to cross the Mianus River; it's a survivor from a bygone era of railroading. Back in 1904, the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad replaced an older,…
Ever wonder how early commuter trains powered their way into New York City? The answer lies partly in what's left of the Cos Cob Power Station. Built in 1907, this Spanish Revival-style building was a crucial part of…
Imagine this quiet corner of Connecticut buzzing with artists, writers, and ideas! This is the Bush-Holley House, a place that helped shape American Impressionism. Built around 1730, it transformed into a boarding house…
Step back in time inside this opulent 62-room mansion built for a railroad tycoon during the Gilded Age. The Lockwood–Mathews Mansion, a stunning example of Second Empire style, was completed in 1868. It was…
Prepare to be transported back to the Gilded Age. Hempstead House stands as a testament to the immense wealth and extravagant lifestyles of America's elite. Originally commissioned by Howard Gould, son of railroad…
Take a look at that beautifully restored oyster sloop; it’s a tangible link to Long Island’s rich maritime past. This is the *Modesty*, built in 1923 by The Wood and Chute Shipyard in Greenport. She was modeled after…
Get ready to step back in time to an amusement park that's been thrilling families for almost a century: Playland! Back in 1927, Westchester County decided to build a public amusement park on the Long Island Sound. It…
Get ready to cross Connecticut's oldest surviving movable bridge, built way back in 1884! This isn't just any old span; it's a piece of living history carrying Route 136 over the Saugatuck River in Westport. Before this…
Pull over here for a second. This unassuming building played a part in one of the most daring escapes of the Revolutionary War. This is Putnam Cottage, but back then, it was Knapp Tavern, a popular spot on the Boston…
Ever wonder what it takes to build a town from scratch? Well, right here you're driving through the vision of A.T. Stewart, a retail giant who dreamed of a perfectly planned community. In the 1870s, Stewart, already…
Right here in Darien stands the house that shaped the man who shaped America's national parks. Stephen Tyng Mather, the first director of the National Park Service, considered this house his true home, even though he…
This abandoned 500-room school building whispers tales of a bygone era of education.St. Paul's School was founded in 1877 by Alexander Stewart, the founder of Garden City. It was intended as a school for boys. The…
This lighthouse has guided ships through treacherous waters for over 150 years, and its light can be seen for miles. The original Fire Island Lighthouse was authorized by Congress in 1825 and completed in 1826. However,…
Imagine life in early Colonial Connecticut. This unassuming saltbox house, the Thomas Lyon House, stands as a testament to those times. Built around 1739, it was home to Thomas Lyon, grandson of one of Fairfield…
Ever wish you could've seen the Stones in a more intimate venue? Well, you might have if you'd been at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester back in the day! Built in 1926, this place was originally a movie palace…
Imagine colonial life in New York at the Bush-Lyon Homestead, with sections dating back to 1720! This house started as a simple, one-and-a-half story home. Over time, around 1800, it grew. A kitchen wing was added to…
Take a moment to reflect on the lives of African Americans who shaped this community, resting here at the Rye African-American Cemetery. In 1860, the Underhill family donated this land, ensuring it would forever be a…
Out here in the middle of Long Island Sound, that lonely lighthouse marks a dangerous, shallow shoal. It's called Stratford Shoal Light, also known as Middle Ground Light. Built between 1875 and 1877, the lighthouse…
Right here in Nassau County sits a spot that was once the epicenter of the largest bank failure in US history. The Franklin National Bank, headquartered nearby in Franklin Square, crumbled in 1974, sending shockwaves…
You're approaching something truly special: the oldest private songbird sanctuary in the entire US! It all started with Mabel Osgood Wright, a passionate bird lover who, in 1914, decided to create a haven for our…