What Remains

What Remains captures the dramatically altered landscape created by the sand and gravel operations prevalent in Port Jefferson Harbor in the 1920’s and 30’s. At the time this activity was controversial with some individuals heralding it as an economic boon while others attacked it as an environmental disaster. Fortunately, the name of the area known as Mt. Misery Point belies the current beauty of the created cove and park. Now the cove offers a safe haven for boats and the park offers a quiet refuge for hikers wishing to find a quiet beach and an unhindered view of Long Island Sound. Nevertheless, the remains of the abandoned foundation of the processing plant, the docks, and dredging structures are sobering reminders of how man greatly altered this natural environment. Fortunately, what remains in this altered landscape, unlike countless others, is a striking beauty which transcends its industrial past.