Robert Moses (1888-1981) was responsible for more building than any single person since the pharaohs ruled Egypt. Between 1924 and 1968, he was the dominant and sometimes controversial force in the creation of extraordinary public work in New York City and New York State. A resident of Thompson Avenue in Babylon Village, he is world-renowned for creating the modern concepts of the state park and the super highway. With an eye to the future, he preserved the integrity of the Long Island shoreline while creating a legacy for future generations.