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Onderdonk Real Estate (later A.M. Day)
Onderdonk Real Estate (later A.M. Day), corner of Main Street and Fulton Avenue. The Hempstead Long Island Railroad station is visible at right.
Northwest corner of Fulton Avenue and Franklin Street (Adam Seabury's property)
Facsimile of a c. 1902 photograph of the northwest corner of Fulton Avenue and Franklin Street. Pictured is the border of Adam Seabury’s property, which is lined by trees and a fence. Flags are hanging as decorations for the Firemen’s Tournament.
Northeast corner of Front and Main Streets
Northeast corner of Front and Main Streets. Businesses pictured (l-r): Tropical Spa Luncheonette, Lord’s Shoes, May Co., Maxam’s, a vacant store, and Galvin’s Bar & Grill.
E. Matthews' Long Island Hotel
Facsimile of a c.1890s photograph of E. Matthews' Long Island Hotel, as seen from across the street. Caption on front reads, “Another hotel on Main Street, opposite Grant’s store.”
Main Street, looking north, from across intersection of Front and Main Streets
Main Street, looking north, from across intersection of Front and Main Streets. Both sides of the street are lined with businesses, including A.L. Frank’s Department Store, New York Bakery, and Schlesinger’s Pharmacy.
Main Street, looking north, from across intersection of Front and Main Streets.
View of Main Street, looking north, from across intersection of Front and Main Streets. Both sides of the street are lined with businesses. Two policemen are standing in the intersection.
Carman R. Lush Pharmacy
Carman R. Lush Pharmacy, on Front Street. Lush (2nd from left) and an unidentified man and woman are standing in front of the building.
Long Island Express drivers standing alongside their wagons at the Hempstead Long Island Railroad station.
Facsimile of a c.1890s photograph of Long Island Express drivers standing alongside their wagons at the Hempstead Long Island Railroad station on Fulton Avenue. The company handled local baggage and express deliveries.
Yin Lee Laundry and several unidentified businesses on the south side of Front Street
Yin Lee Laundry and several unidentified businesses on the south side of Front Street. Trolley tracks are visible in foreground; Prospect Street School is partially visible in background.
The Lawn Mower Shop (Stevens & Salzi?) and unidentified businesses, possibly on Greenwich Street
Facsimile of a c.1910s photograph of The Lawn Mower Shop (Stevens? & Salzi) and unidentified businesses, possibly on Greenwich Street. A sign on one building reads: “For Particulars of this Property – W.A. Browne Real Estate. 30 Main Street.”