The hamlet of St. James was named for the Episcopal Church of St. James founded here in the mid 1800's. A US Postal service was later established with the same name. The arrival of the Long Island Railroad in 1873 allowed for easy access to and from New York City. This made St. James a popular vacation spot for the stars of New York stage and screen. In the days before air conditioning, the theaters closed for the summer and the actors went on vacation. Summer residents included Irving Berlin, Lionel, Ethel & John Barrymore, George M. Cohan, William Collier, Buster Keaton, Myrna Loy, Ruth Roman, Lillian Russell, and others.
2020 Annual ReportA Visual Tour of a Year Like No Other
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Watch the Spotlight on Saint James Revitalization |
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The Smithtown Spotlight shares a look at the Lake Avenue revitalization project which has energized our community.
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St. James, NY 11780 631.984-0201 Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 10am - 5pm Sundays 11am - 5pm celebratestjames@gmail.com * You may also reach out to us at 631-686-5644 (Uniquely Natalie Quality Consignment) on weekends from 10am - 5pm. |
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