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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.
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.
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.
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.
L.C. Smith’s Hotel
Exterior view of L.C. Smith’s Hotel on Main Street. A sign at left reads: “L.C. Smith Schaefer Brewing Co. Wiener Beer.” The hotel adjoins the Second National Bank. (2 copies)
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.
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.
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.