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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.
Position: 49 (10 views)
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.
Position: 153 (8 views)
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.
Position: 2745 (3 views)
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.
Position: 1115 (5 views)
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.”
Position: 296 (7 views)
S. H. Kreischer Grand Central Hotel
View of the S. H. Kreischer Grand Central Hotel. At left, a horse drawn wagon is parked in front of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company.
Position: 1893 (4 views)
Intersection of Front and Greenwich Streets
Intersection of Front and Greenwich Streets. Businesses pictured include Island Appliance Co., Bargain Bin, The Nor-wood Company, Inc. (office furniture and supplies), a pawnbroker’s shop, and a liquor store.
Position: 87 (9 views)
Hempstead Theatre Under Construction
View of the Hempstead Theatre, south side of Fulton Avenue between Main Street and Washington Street, under construction. Four workers are in front of the building.
Position: 153 (8 views)
Hempstead Inquirer Building
Exterior view of the Hempstead Inquirer building, southeast corner of Greenwich and Front Streets.
Position: 153 (8 views)
Hempstead Public School Building
Exterior view of the Hempstead Public School building, Henry and Prospect Streets (Now Peninsula Boulevard). Served as a high school and an elementary school. Built in 1889, burned down in 1919.
Position: 1893 (4 views)