Larry's Landing //
This was the site where Larry H's Used Book Store once stood. Larry was the father of my friend Kevin.
The book store was once a beach shack, which was part of the property of the house on the other side of Lake Shore Rd. There were luxury homes of the day build along this side of Lake Ronkonkoma.
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After Larry retired he got the use of the shack from the owner to open the used mostly paperback book store. He grew up near the lake so knew almost anything there was to know about the area.
Eventually the County acquired the Land but let Larry stay open for many year, until the building was eventually torn down.
I remember helping Kevin hook up electric to the Shack.
I only found out about the little memorial some years back. My friend Kevin died round 2009, before Larry.
I think I would have liked to visit Larry's little book store by the lake. It sounds like the perfect little place to stop by on a leisurely walk around the lake, maybe pick up a new story to enjoy somewhere along the shore. It is sad when you hear about small little places like this closing down, but I am glad that they made this little park to honor its memory. It seems like a peaceful place to relax.
Larry was involved in many community organizations and had many friends. Fitting they honored him in this way. Thanks for your comments.
Every community needs a Larry, they add personality and charm.
The book store by the lake seemed like a beautiful place to be..the serenity from the sea side would add a great touch to it
He was opened all year long. Nice place to relax //
Nice story about your friend and the book store shack.
I really like the "take a rock for motivation" corner.
We need all the help we can get in this crazy world //
What a lovely site! Thank You for the lovely images! (Though I missed felines... LOL!)
Thanks for your comment. Keep an eye open for more feline snaps .. 😼