Broad Channel

by Liz Guarino and Dan Guarino

Book Overview

Broad Channel is considered a small town in the big city. From its houses perched on stilts over the waters of Jamaica Bay to pairs of mute swans swimming across the waters of a popular beach of yesteryear, it is hard to believe Broad Channel lies within the boundaries of New York City. The only inhabited island in Jamaica Bay, it arose from the area known as Big Egg Marsh on navigational charts. It began as a fishermen's haven and grew into a summer vacation playground with fine hotels. During Prohibition, with bootleg liquor easily smuggled by boat, the isolated island became known as a rumrunner's paradise and became home to several speakeasies. Through vintage images, Broad Channel explores the area's boardwalks and unpaved roads to celebrate the community's rich history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738555223
• ISBN13: 9780738555225
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.6" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Broad Channel, the book that brings you home

"Broad Channel" is a book that brings you home again. The island is unique and its residents - special. This is all depicted in the many vintage photographs showing their recovery from disasters and ability to maintain good family fun. From their own traditional Mardi Gras, to fishing from one of Smitty's boats or private piers, to church activities and school productions. Whether you have ever lived there or not, this book brings you to that homespun town and makes you feel like one of its people.