Friday, February 11, 2011

Freeport Landmarks

Freeport Landmarks Preservation Commission


"THE LIGHTS CLUB"
Actor's & Vaudevillians'
Club, 1916-1939, Members Included
Al Jolson, Will Rogers,
Victor Moore, Florenz Ziegfeld,
And John Philip Sousa

Location: Branch Avenue near Fairview Place




FREEPORT MUNICIPAL STADIUM 1931-1983
Miget & Stock Auto Racing
Venue, Hosted Boxing, Football,
& Exhibition Baseball.
Used by Freeport High School
For Sports & Other Activities

Location: Mill Road (in front of BJs)


GUY LOMBARDO'S HOUSE
710 S. Grove St. Band Leader
Founded the Royal Canadians
Popularized "Auld Lang Syne"
On New Year's Eve. Produced
Musicals At Jones Beach Theater

Location: Guy Lombardo Avenue, south of Front Street