The beach at Smith Point Park has provided fun in the sun for generations of Long Islanders.
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We found these historic photos of Smith Point from the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library historical archive.
Bobby Rocchetta holding the fish he caught
This photograph depicts Bobby Rocchetta, age 6, displaying two fluke caught off Smith Point, circa 1954. Reproduction of an original 8x10 black and white photograph in the Philip Trypuc Collection.
Boardwalk from Shirley pavilion on Fire Island to Ocean Beach
This photograph depicts the boardwalk from Shirley pavilion on Fire Island to Shirley Ocean Beach, circa 1952. Reproduction of an original 8x10 black and white photograph in the Philip Trypuc Collection.
Knapp seaplane at Mastic Beach
This photograph depicts the Knapp seaplane at Mastic Beach, 1917. From 1917 until the end of World War II, J.F. Knapp hosted the Aerial Coast Patrol Unit # 3 on his estate and later at Smith Point. There were approximately 35 soldiers that trained there. Donated by Mr. Ken Spooner.
Shirley - Smith Point Ferry
This photograph depicts the Shirley-Smith Point Ferry, circa 1957. Reproduction of an original 8x10 black and white photograph in the Philip Trypuc Collection.
Temporary annex Shirley Long Island Chamber of Commerce
This photograph depicts Frank Lee Donoghue, director of the civic news bureau and editor of the "Shirley News" at the temporary annex Shirley Long Island Chamber of Commerce at the Smith Point traffic circle , near the Fire Island ferry landing. He is greeting Gina Parker from East Meadows, Pat Brown from Wantaugh and Ada Uhland from North Merrick, circa 1954. Reproduction of an original 8x10 black and white photograph in the Philip Trypuc Collection.
Narrow Bay
This photograph depicts the site at Narrow Bay where Smith Point Bridge is today, circa 1950s. Reproduction of an original 8x10 black and white photograph in the Philip Trypuc Collection.
All Photos: Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library. This digital image may be freely used for educational purposes, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this digital image is permitted without written permission of the Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 407 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY 11967.
