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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.
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.
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.
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.
Firemen’s Parade
Hempstead Fire Department group photo taken during a firemen’s parade, possibly on Front Street. The parade may have been part of a firemen's tournament festivities.
Firemen’s parade, Front Street, east of Main Street
Hempstead Fire Department members during a firemen’s parade. Spectators gathered along the street. Department members pictured include Lewis H. Clowes, R.G. Powell, E.C. Muncke, Stewart Cornelius, Samuel W. Burt, Charles Cook. Photo taken on Front…
Cooper and Powell Store
Cooper and Powell Store, Front Street. A man is sitting in a horse drawn wagon in front of the store.
Blumberg Building (H. Blumberg & Sons hardware) and Peter Troulinos Tailor Shop
Blumberg Building (H. Blumberg & Sons hardware), on Front Street. Peter Troulinos tailor shop is located in building at left (277 Front street).
Blizzard of 1888 (west side of Main Street, between Fulton Avenue and Front Street)
Facsimile of a photograph of the west side of Main Street, between Fulton Avenue and Front Street, after the Blizzard of 1888. A small number of people are on the sidewalks and in the streets, which are covered with huge snow drifts.
Blizzard of 1888 (northeast corner of Front and Main Streets)
Facsimile of a March 1888 photograph of the northeast corner of Front and Main Streets after the Blizzard of 1888. People are gathered outside businesses, looking at huge snow drifts.