Hempstead Photographs
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Title
Hempstead Photographs
Subject
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead
Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead
Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hempstead (N.Y.)
Photographs
Description
The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals.
The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections.
This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals.
The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections.
This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Creator
Photo by Alex
Unidentified
Publisher
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
c.1900s-c.1960
c.1880s-c.1930s
Contributor
O'Connor, Michael
Rights
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Relation
Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections
Type
Photographs
Coverage
Hempstead, N.Y.
Collection Items
Thomas J. Wylie Old Homestead Hotel
Thomas J. Wylie Old Homestead Hotel. Sign on seconds floor reads: “S. Liebmann’s Sons. Rheingold Teutonic.”
World War I military funeral?, possibly on Fulton Avenue
World War I military funeral?, possibly on Fulton Avenue.
World War I military funeral? heading west on Fulton Avenue, towards Main Street
World War I military funeral? heading west on Fulton Avenue, towards Main Street. People are lined up along both streets to view the procession. The Hempstead Bank building is seen on the corner.
World War I military funeral heading south on Main Street
World War I military funeral heading south on Main Street
Workers laying water lines on the north side of Fulton Avenue
Workers laying water lines on the north side of Fulton Avenue.
Workers laying water lines on Front Street
Workers laying water lines on Front Street in front of Liberty Hall and an upholstery shop. The Town of Hempstead Town Hall building is seen in the background.
Floyd Weekes Blacksmith Shop draped with bunting
Floyd Weekes Blacksmith Shop, west side of Main Street (between Fulton Avenue and Front Street). the building is draped with flag bunting and a banner with an image of a fireman and the word “Welcome.”
Two policemen and two other men in front of J. Bacigalupo Fruits and Vegetables, on Main Street
Two policemen and two other men in front of J. Bacigalupo Fruits and Vegetables, on Main Street. Also pictured (l-r) are The Vogue Shop, an unidentified building (for sale), and a partial view of a dressmaker’s shop.
Town of Hempstead Town Hall
Town of Hempstead Town Hall, exterior front view. Three men and a dog are standing in front of the main entrance.
David B. Tod Building
Facsimile of a c.1900s photograph of the David B. Tod building (carriage builder), at Main and Centre Streets. Arink & Son wagon in front of the building; two buggies are alongside it. Printed caption reads: “Where R.R. Turntable has been.” (2…