{"product_id":"lake-ronkonkoma-hardcover","title":"Lake Ronkonkoma - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKeith Oswald\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDale Spencer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLake Ronkonkoma, located in the center of Long Island, became \u003cbr\u003ea summer destination for wealthy New Yorkers with the arrival of \u003cbr\u003ethe railroad in 1843. Luxurious hotels were built around the lakeshore \u003cbr\u003eduring the 1890s to attract visitors. People would utilize the sparkling \u003cbr\u003ewaters of the lake for boating, fishing, and swimming. At night, hotel \u003cbr\u003eguests could dance, gamble in the casino, and enjoy sumptuous meals. \u003cbr\u003eBy the 1920s, as more people could afford automobiles, beach pavilions \u003cbr\u003ebegan decorating the shoreline of Lake Ronkonkoma. Thousands of \u003cbr\u003epeople were flocking to this summer paradise. Canoeing, camping, \u003cbr\u003edancing to live music, beauty contests, and fireworks entertained \u003cbr\u003evisitors. The area continued to grow in popularity until World War II \u003cbr\u003ewhen gas rationing limited travel. By the 1950s, Lake Ronkonkoma \u003cbr\u003ehad become a town populated by year-round residents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 28, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429078778034,"sku":"9781531650698","price":34.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/a1e5b344b57de072b88f95e478b4ba46.webp?v=1778555280","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/lake-ronkonkoma-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}