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Hempstead Block-by-Block Photographs Finding Aid
A pdf version of the finding aid for the Hempstead Block-by Block Photographs collection.
Hempstead Calderone Theatre House Interior
Photograph of the interior of the house of the Calderone Theatre in Hempstead, NY
Hempstead Calderone Theatre Opening Day
Photograph of outside the Calderone Theatre in Hempstead on opening day in June 1949 showing crowd, marquee, and marching band.
Hempstead Calderone Theatre Under Construction
The Calderone Theatre in Hempstead under construction with period cars visible parked along the street.
Hempstead Fire Department’s Victory Hose Co. No. 4 Firehouse
Hempstead Fire Department’s Victory Hose Co. No. 4 firehouse, southeast corner of Main and Jackson Streets. The National diner is at right.
Hempstead Inquirer Building
Exterior view of the Hempstead Inquirer building, southeast corner of Greenwich and Front Streets.
Hempstead Library
Exterior view of the Hempstead Library, northwest corner of Fulton and Terrace Avenues. (The library was operated at this location between 1927 and 1951.)
Hempstead Long Island Railroad Station with deep snow all around it
Hempstead Long Island Railroad Station (Fulton Avenue) with deep snow all around it. Four boys are in front of the station, standing behind a large snow drift.
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.
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.