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Exterior front view of August Belmont’s house, which is bordered by a white wooden fence. Note: Located at the corner of Fulton Street and Bennett Avenue, the house later became the Hempstead Elks Club Lodge building. Country Estates apartment…

Soldiers, with rifles at their sides, standing in formation during a parade. (B&W)

Carpet Mart of Hempstead, Inc., advertising card featuring photograph of Mr. & Mrs. Guy Lombardo in a furnished and carpeted room. Printed on the verso is a message about a drawing to win a free carpet. Also on verso is typed addressee information.…

“Just a Few Lines” postcard with floral images. The words “Few Lines” are spelled out in flowers. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (Color)

View of the exterior of a private residence on Fulton Street, near Cathedral Avenue. Message and addressee information, both handwritten, on verso. (B&W)

View of the exterior of the United Methodist Church of Hempstead. (B&W)

View of Christ’s First Presbyterian Church from across the street. (Color)

View of the exterior of a colonial mansion. Handwritten message on the front of the card reads: “This place has been bought for a new school house site. Addressee information on back of card. (B&W)

View of the village store, post office and residence of Wallace Donaldson. Printed text on front of the card states that the buildings were struck by lightning and burned in 1904. In addition, it states that the store was broken open in 1907. …

View of the Long Island Rail Road depot buildings and railroad dock. A sailing ship is tied up to the dock. (B&W)