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Friends Of The Big Duck
Friends Of The Big
Duck, a not-for-profit organization, is
dedicated to preserving the history of this important National Landmark.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month, at the David W. Crohan Community Center,
655 Flanders Road (Rt.24), Flanders, NY.
Board of Directors_______________PresidentFran CobbVice PresidentNeil YoungActing TreasurerLaurie
McKillop Acting SecretaryDoris Schneider
Sergeant-At-ArmsVictoria Farruggia_______________
CLICK HERE TO JOIN "FRIENDS OF THE BIG DUCK"
For more information, or to make a financial contribution, please contact us at
Friends Of The Big Duck
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THE BIG DUCK, listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, overlooks
Reeves Bay in Flanders, Long Island, New York. The vision of Long Island duck farmer Martin Maurer... THE BIG DUCK was designed
by Broadway set designers, the Collins Brothers, and crafted by locals George Reeve, John Smith, and Merlin Yeager in 1931.
Originally nesting in Riverhead, our fine-feathered friend has waddled three times and now rests in it's most popular and
familiar settling, BIG DUCK RANCH. Roadside architecture designed to promote what is sold inside is now commonly known as "Duck
Architechture", in honor of the whimsical
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Become A
Member! Our next meeting is... Tuesday,
June 4th, 2019, 7:15PM Meetings
are usually held on the first Tuesdays of the month at The David W. Crohan 655 Flanders Road (Rt.24), Flanders, NY._______________
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The Long Island Duck Farming Exhibit & Museum This
weekend's hours:
Check back often, as hours and days may change.
____________________________ The Big Duck OPEN YEAR-ROUND! Hours: Monday - Friday 10AM - 5PM Saturdays
10AM - 3PM Sundays 10AM - 5PM Phone: 631-852-3377 (It is advised to call ahead of your visit, especially for large groups) __________________________________
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