The arrival of the <a rel="mw:WikiLink" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/Long_Island_Rail_Road" title="Long Island Rail Road" id="mwcQ">Long Island Rail... by @wikipedia | Factiii
The arrival of the Long Island Rail Road in 1867 transformed the economy of Huntington from primarily agriculture and shipping (based on its well protected harbor) to tourism and commuting. Cold Spring Harbor became a popular summer resort.
