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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.
Letter from S.J. & W.H. Seaman concerning William H. Seaman's sale of his interest in the stock and business of the company, to Samuel J. Seaman
Letter from S.J. & W.H. Seaman concerning William H. Seaman's sale of his interest in the stock and business of the company, to Samuel J. Seaman the company sold house furnishing goods, plumbing, pumps,stoves, heaters, rangers, crockery, tinware,…
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)
L.C. Gordon advertisement for 5,000 yards of Hamburg edgings
L.C. Gordon advertisement for 5,000 yards of slightly damaged Hamburg edgings (a kind of embroidered work done by machinery on cambric or muslin, and used for trimming) on sale at less than half the cost. Also advertised were 1,000 yards of standard…
Karl Ehmer Pork Store, southeast corner of Centre and Main Streets, as seen from across Main St.
View of Karl Ehmer Pork Store, southeast corner of Centre and Main Streets, as seen from across Main St.
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.
Howard Clothes building, on northwest corner of Main and Front Streets (as seen from across Main St.)
Howard Clothes building, on northwest corner of Main and Front Streets (as seen from across Main St.)
Herzog & Son's General Store flyer, c.1890s
Herzog & Son's General Store advertising flier concerning spring and summer goods that were on exhibition in the 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.