Old Photos of The Mills and Streets of Patchogue Long Island

Patchogue Long Island

By Richard Boyle

The first of the European invaders it seems arrived around 1663, like many other villages of Long Island fishing, Oysters and calming was the main occupations.  I had heard that the name Patchogue was the original Long Island native's word for land of many lakes, but I am not sure that is true. There did develop an industry around the lakes where Mills were built the most famous one being the Lace Mill. When the Long Island Railroad reached Patchogue in 1860 New York City wealthy came out to enjoy the waterfront.  Later in the 20th century Patchogue like many other Long Island villages became what is called a bedroom community for the people that worked in the city.   

 Welcome to Patchogue sign on Sunrise and Ocean Ave.


The Lace Mill Patchogue Long Island. The mill started back in 18th Century as a small paddle wheel cotton mill and grew through the years into the Lace Mill which closed after a series of fires in the 1970's.  These photos were taken in 1985 by Mike Boyle.

The Lace Mill Patchogue Long Island just west of Patchogue village on Montauk highway.


The Lace Mill Patchogue Long Island  Which once employed  many of the people of Patchogue.


A view of the Bailey Lumber Mills on the Patchogue River. This massive complex was located on the site of the present Bowling Alley and surrounding area. Note the LIRR tracks to the North (as they still exist today) and the mill's border of West Avenue.

Post card of  East Lake with an old Grist Mill in Patchogue Long Island

Streets of Patchogue over the years



South Ocean Ave looking north toward the four corners





The Four Corners of Patchogue Long Island

The four Corners of Patchogue

South Ocean Ave


Trolley on Main Street Patchogue

Trolley on Main Street Patchogue

















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  1. UnknownJune 4, 2021 at 1:10 PM

    Does anyone have apicture of the old Alfies Bar, It was near 7-11 and Fayva shoe store and Carvel back In The 80's

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