In 1908, when Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler ran for governor of New York, he campaigned on Long Island stopping in Greenport where the below historic photos were taken. According to reports, Chanler served as Lieutenant Governor of New York and ran as the Democratic candidate for Governor seat but lost.

 

L.S. Chanler, at Greenport, L.I. Bain News Service, publisher. 10/08 (date created or published later by Bain).

 

Photo: Library of Congress. No known restrictions on publication.

 

L.S. Chanler at Greenport, [Long Island, New York]. Bain News Service, publisher. Created / Published. 10/08 (date created or published later by Bain).

 

Photo: Library of Congress. No known restrictions on publication.