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Title
A name given to the resource
Long Island Postcard Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Advertising postcards--New York (State)--Long Island.
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Long Island.
Historic buildings--New York (State)--Long Island.
History--New York (State)--Long Island.
Industries--New York (State)--Long Island.
New York (State)--Long Island.
Postcards--New York (State)--Long Island.
Tourism--New York (State)--Long Island.
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is comprised of over 1,750 postcards that range from c.1890s-present. It includes canceled and unmarked postcards that cover a variety of subjects, including advertising, business and industry, historic buildings, scenic views, and popular tourism destinations. Among the types of postcards represented in the collection are undivided and divided back, white border, linen, real photo, photochrom, and large letter postcards. While the majority of the postcards feature views from either Nassau or Suffolk Counties, there are also a number of cards depicting images of Brooklyn and Queens.
Many different postcard printers, including German printers, who dominated the postcard printing market up until the outbreak of World War I, are represented in the collection. All postcards in the collection were published in either sepia tone, color or black and white (B&W).
Note: The collection includes more than five hundred business and industry related postcards, over one hundred of which were processed and digitized with funding from a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1890s-Present
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
O'Connor, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Postcards
Relation
A related resource
Postcard Collection, Hofstra University Special Collections.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Long Island, N.Y.
Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Queens, NY
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Wilbur’s Store, Fishers Island, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Stores & shops
Description
An account of the resource
View of the exterior of Wilbur’s Store from across the street. Two people are standing in the doorway. (Color)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
D. 14019 Pub. by W.G. Wilbur, Fishers Island, N.Y. LEIPZIG DRESDEN BERLIN (American News Co. Logo). Printed in France. Special Colored.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Date Published: c.1910s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael O'Connor
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Postcard
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Postcard Collection FE002
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Fishers Island, NY
Shops
Stores
Wilbur's Store
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Long Island Postcard Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Advertising postcards--New York (State)--Long Island.
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Long Island.
Historic buildings--New York (State)--Long Island.
History--New York (State)--Long Island.
Industries--New York (State)--Long Island.
New York (State)--Long Island.
Postcards--New York (State)--Long Island.
Tourism--New York (State)--Long Island.
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is comprised of over 1,750 postcards that range from c.1890s-present. It includes canceled and unmarked postcards that cover a variety of subjects, including advertising, business and industry, historic buildings, scenic views, and popular tourism destinations. Among the types of postcards represented in the collection are undivided and divided back, white border, linen, real photo, photochrom, and large letter postcards. While the majority of the postcards feature views from either Nassau or Suffolk Counties, there are also a number of cards depicting images of Brooklyn and Queens.
Many different postcard printers, including German printers, who dominated the postcard printing market up until the outbreak of World War I, are represented in the collection. All postcards in the collection were published in either sepia tone, color or black and white (B&W).
Note: The collection includes more than five hundred business and industry related postcards, over one hundred of which were processed and digitized with funding from a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1890s-Present
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
O'Connor, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Postcards
Relation
A related resource
Postcard Collection, Hofstra University Special Collections.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Long Island, N.Y.
Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Queens, NY
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Reiss’ Bay View Stores, Oak Beach, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Stores & shops--New York (State)--Oak Beach
Description
An account of the resource
View of Reiss’ Bay View Stores, including an ice cream parlor. There are people seated at outdoor tables and a few others standing near them. There is a boardwalk leading up to the stores. (Color)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Publ. by E.C. Reiss, Oak Beach, N.Y. H.O. Korten 87 Frankfort St. N.Y. Printed in Germany.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1910s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael O'Connor
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Postcard
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Postcard Collection OA001
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Oak Beach, NY
Reiss’ Bay View Stores
Stores
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Long Island Postcard Collection
Subject
The topic of the resource
Advertising postcards--New York (State)--Long Island.
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Long Island.
Historic buildings--New York (State)--Long Island.
History--New York (State)--Long Island.
Industries--New York (State)--Long Island.
New York (State)--Long Island.
Postcards--New York (State)--Long Island.
Tourism--New York (State)--Long Island.
Description
An account of the resource
The collection is comprised of over 1,750 postcards that range from c.1890s-present. It includes canceled and unmarked postcards that cover a variety of subjects, including advertising, business and industry, historic buildings, scenic views, and popular tourism destinations. Among the types of postcards represented in the collection are undivided and divided back, white border, linen, real photo, photochrom, and large letter postcards. While the majority of the postcards feature views from either Nassau or Suffolk Counties, there are also a number of cards depicting images of Brooklyn and Queens.
Many different postcard printers, including German printers, who dominated the postcard printing market up until the outbreak of World War I, are represented in the collection. All postcards in the collection were published in either sepia tone, color or black and white (B&W).
Note: The collection includes more than five hundred business and industry related postcards, over one hundred of which were processed and digitized with funding from a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1890s-Present
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
O'Connor, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Postcards
Relation
A related resource
Postcard Collection, Hofstra University Special Collections.
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Long Island, N.Y.
Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Queens, NY
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Looking South from Savage’s Hotel. High Hill Beach, L.I.
Subject
The topic of the resource
High Hill Beach (N.Y.)
Cottages--New York (State)--High Hill Beach
Stores & shops--New York (State)--High Hill Beach
Description
An account of the resource
View of cottages and a store along the boardwalk at High Hill Beach. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. Note: In 1939, most of this summer colony was destroyed—though some cottages were relocated to West Gilgo Beach—to make way for Jones Beach State Park. (B&W)
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Post Cards of Quality. — The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
Published Date: c.1917; Postmarked Date: July 12, 1917
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael O'Connor
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Postcard
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Postcard Collection WC026
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Wantagh, NY
High Hill Beach, NY
cottages
High Hill Beach
Stores
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Title
A name given to the resource
Hempstead Photographs
Subject
The topic of the resource
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead
Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead
Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hempstead (N.Y.)
Photographs
Description
An account of the resource
The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals.
The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections.
This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Photo by Alex
Unidentified
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1900s-c.1960
c.1880s-c.1930s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
O'Connor, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Relation
A related resource
Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
A.M. Day Real Estate Building
Description
An account of the resource
Four men standing in the street outside A.M. Day Real Estate on Fulton Avenue. One man is leaning on a long beam of wood held up by two sawhorses. Also pictured are W.A. Brown Real Estate and Insurance (left) and a furniture repair shop.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Photo by Alex
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1910s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael O'Connor
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
8" x 10"
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Hempstead Photographs 1-1
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
A.M. Day Real Estate (Hempstead, N.Y.)
Brown Real Estate and Insurance (Hempstead, N.Y.)
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead
Insurance Agents--New York (State)--Hempstead
Laborers--New York (State)--Hempstead
Real Estate Agents--New York (State)--Hempstead
A.M. Day Real Estate
Banks
Business enterprises
businesses
Franklin Street
Front Streets
Fulton Avenue
Hempstead
hotels
insurance agents
laborers
Main Street
real estate agents
restaurants
retail stores
Stores
W.A. Brown Real Estate and Insurance
workmen
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Hempstead Photographs
Subject
The topic of the resource
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead
Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead
Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hempstead (N.Y.)
Photographs
Description
An account of the resource
The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals.
The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections.
This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Photo by Alex
Unidentified
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1900s-c.1960
c.1880s-c.1930s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
O'Connor, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Relation
A related resource
Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
American Soldier in World War I Uniform, Standing with Horse
Description
An account of the resource
American soldier in World War I uniform, standing with horse at the northeast corner of Franklin Street and Fulton Avenue. Possibly a member of a military funeral procession.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Photo by Alex
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1918
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael O'Connor
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
8" x 10"
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Hempstead Photographs 1-2
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Horses--New York (State)--Hempstead
Soldiers--American--1910-1920.
World War I, 1914-1918,--Military personnel
Banks
Business enterprises
businesses
Franklin Street
Front Streets
Fulton Avenue
Hempstead
Horses
hotels
Main Street
military personnel
restaurants
retail stores
Soldiers
Stores
World War I
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Hempstead Photographs
Subject
The topic of the resource
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead
Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead
Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hempstead (N.Y.)
Photographs
Description
An account of the resource
The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals.
The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections.
This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Photo by Alex
Unidentified
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1900s-c.1960
c.1880s-c.1930s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
O'Connor, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Relation
A related resource
Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Birdsall Post General Store (exterior view)
Description
An account of the resource
Facsimile of a c.1900s photograph of the Birdsall Post General Store, northwest corner of Main Street and Fulton Avenue
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael O'Connor
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
8" x 10"
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Hempstead Photographs 1-3
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Birdsall Post General Store (Hempstead, N.Y.)
General Stores--New York (State)--Hempstead
Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead
Banks
Birdsall Post General Store
Business enterprises
businesses
Franklin Street
Front Streets
Fulton Avenue
General stores
Hempstead
hotels
Main Street
restaurants
retail stores
Stores
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Hempstead Photographs
Subject
The topic of the resource
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead
Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead
Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hempstead (N.Y.)
Photographs
Description
An account of the resource
The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals.
The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections.
This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Photo by Alex
Unidentified
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1900s-c.1960
c.1880s-c.1930s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
O'Connor, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Relation
A related resource
Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Blizzard of 1888 (east side of Main Street)
Description
An account of the resource
Facsimile of a March 1888 photograph of a group of men standing on the sidewalk of the east side of Main Street, near the R.G. Powell Undertaker building, after the Blizzard of 1888. The street is buried with huge snow drifts.
of the east side of Main Street after the Blizzard of 1888
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael O'Connor
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
8" x 10"
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Hempstead Photographs 1-4
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Blizzards--New York (State)--Hempstead
Banks
Blizzard of 1888
blizzards
Business enterprises
businesses
Franklin Street
Front Streets
Fulton Avenue
Hempstead
hotels
Main Street
restaurants
retail stores
Stores
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Hempstead Photographs
Subject
The topic of the resource
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead
Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead
Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hempstead (N.Y.)
Photographs
Description
An account of the resource
The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals.
The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections.
This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Creator
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Photo by Alex
Unidentified
Publisher
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Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1900s-c.1960
c.1880s-c.1930s
Contributor
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O'Connor, Michael
Rights
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Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Relation
A related resource
Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
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Title
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Blizzard of 1888 (northeast corner of Front and Main Streets)
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Contributor
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Michael O'Connor
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
6" x 8"
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Hempstead Photographs 1-5
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Blizzards--New York (State)--Hempstead
Banks
Blizzard of 1888
blizzards
Business enterprises
businesses
Franklin Street
Front Street
Front Streets
Fulton Avenue
Hempstead
hotels
Main Street
restaurants
retail stores
Stores
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Hempstead Photographs
Subject
The topic of the resource
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead
Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead
Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hempstead (N.Y.)
Photographs
Description
An account of the resource
The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals.
The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections.
This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Photo by Alex
Unidentified
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1900s-c.1960
c.1880s-c.1930s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
O'Connor, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Relation
A related resource
Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Blizzard of 1888 (southeast corner of Main Street and Fulton Avenue)
Description
An account of the resource
Facsimile of a March 1888 photograph of the southeast corner of Main Street and Fulton Avenue after the Blizzard of 1888. There are people on the sidewalks in front of businesses and houses. Businesses include a butcher shop, J.R. Worth (silverware), and a vendor of heaters and stoves. The streets are covered with huge snow drifts.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael O'Connor
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
5" x 7"
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Hempstead Photographs 1-6
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Blizzards--New York (State)--Hempstead
Banks
Blizzard of 1888
blizzards
Business enterprises
businesses
Franklin Street
Front Streets
Fulton Avenue
Hempstead
hotels
J.R. Worth Silverware
Main Street
restaurants
retail stores
Stores
-
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4ca5d0fcf329eb81a0111d66e0c9ca32
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Hempstead Photographs
Subject
The topic of the resource
Business enterprises--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hotels--New York (State)--Hempstead
Restaurants--New York (State)--Hempstead
Stores, Retail--New York (State)--Hempstead
Hempstead (N.Y.)
Photographs
Description
An account of the resource
The Hempstead Photographs collection contains original photographs that range from c.1900s-c.1960, and facsimiles that span from c.1880s-c.1930s. It is composed largely of images of retail businesses in the downtown area of Hempstead Village from the late 19th century through the first quarter of the 20th century. Included among these businesses are banks, clothing stores, hardware shops, hotels, restaurants, and supermarkets.
The collection also includes photographs of various buildings, including churches, libraries, municipal buildings, private homes, schools, and theaters, along with events such as fire department parades and World War I military funerals.
The items in this online collection provide public access to a visual record of Hempstead and its rich history. Original copies of the items in this collection can be viewed at Hofstra University, Special Collections.
This online collection was created with a grant from the Robert D.L. Gardiner Foundation.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Photo by Alex
Unidentified
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Hofstra University Library Special Collections
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
c.1900s-c.1960
c.1880s-c.1930s
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
O'Connor, Michael
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Relation
A related resource
Hempstead Photographs, Hofstra University Special Collections
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photographs
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Description
An account of the resource
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.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
n.d.
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Michael O'Connor
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
8" x 10"
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Photograph
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Hempstead Photographs 1-7
Coverage
The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant
Hempstead, N.Y.
Title
A name given to the resource
Blizzard of 1888 (west side of Main Street, between Fulton Avenue and Front Street)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Blizzards--New York (State)--Hempstead
Banks
Blizzard of 1888
blizzards
Business enterprises
businesses
Franklin Street
Front Street
Front Streets
Fulton Avenue
Hempstead
hotels
Main Street
restaurants
retail stores
Stores