130 Livingston St
Brooklyn, New York 11201

Incorporated in 1834, the Long Island Railroad, is the oldest rail road in the United States still operating under its original name. Initially built to be a shortcut to Boston, it has adapted to the ever-changing needs of its customers and survived competition, takeovers, hard times and bankruptcy. Today it is the busiest commuter railroad in the country and is embarking on a massive expansion project known as East Side Access which will bring LIRR trains into Grand Central Terminal. Historic and contemporary photographs, maps, illustrations and objects on loan and from the museum's collection tell the fascinating story of the railroad and how it contributed to the development of Long Island.

Added by Upcoming Robot on June 11, 2009