Keyword: West Hempstead Historical Society
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Fire Marshals from a number of fire departments watched as several fire trucks drove down Woodfield Road in Lakeview during the annual 4th Battalion Parade.
Lakeview Fire Department celebrates 110 years, hosts 4th Battalion Parade
Twelve men met in 1909 at the Shon Grocery Store, at the corner of Colonial Road and Brooklyn Avenue (now Woodfield Road), to organize the Lakeview Hook and Ladder Company. Funds were raised through … more
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A “Teacup” style water tower on Seventh Street in Garden City South in the 1970s before it was replaced in 2004.
The history of water towers in West Hempstead
The abundance of natural water sources such as the Pine and Schodack Brooks attracted early settlers to the vicinity of West Hempstead. Before 1926, farmers and families had hand pumps or drilled … more
The wooden cherry, which was hand-carved by Lior Aldad’s father, Uri Aldad, provided the finishing touch.
Renovations completed at Cherry Valley Shopping Center in West Hempstead
A hand-carved wooden cherry, hung atop West Hempstead’s historic 60-foot arch on Hempstead Turnpike, is one of several renovations at the Cherry Valley Shopping Center. New York City real estate … more
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West Hempstead Fire Department’s Westerners — who competed in numerous skills competitions — won the National Championship at 1939 World’s Fair in New York City.
West Hempstead’s historical items featured on NY Heritage website
Three years ago, West Hempstead Public Library Director Regina Mascia approached the West Hempstead Historical Society to propose a collaborative effort, which would enter the community’s … more
Students would often feed ducks after school at Collin’s Pond in the 1950s.
Streams, lakes and ponds surrounding West Hempstead
In 1643, the area that makes up the West Hempstead community was purchased from the Massapequa and featured lush pastureland, arable soil and plentiful streams. This is the story of Hempstead Lake, … more
Members of the West Hempstead Historical Society were proud to celebrate their 35th anniversary.
West Hempstead Historical Society celebrates 35 years
This year marks the West Hempstead Historical Society’s 35th Anniversary operating as a state chartered organization. The group’s new Facebook photo features gold ribbons on the … more
The West Hempstead National Bank opened its doors in 1927
A look back on West Hempstead’s first National Bank
The West Hempstead National Bank opened its doors in 1927 on Hempstead Avenue on the corner of Harborough Road. It was owned by Stephen Alfred Bedell, stepson of Edwin C. Duryea and son of Lydia Van … more
Lakeview’s first horse fire wagon, or pumper, in the Lakeview Hook and Ladder Company from the early 1900s.
The history of the Lakeview Fire Department
Picture yourself over one hundred years ago in our hamlet. About seventy family farms line Hempstead Turnpike, John Street (Nassau Boulevard), Brooklyn Avenue (Woodfield Road) and Hempstead Avenue. … more
The West Hempstead Historical Society shared several historical photos of Chestnut Street School. Pictured are fourth-graders in 1961.
West Hempstead Historical Society reflects on Chestnut Street School’s 105th anniversary
Ding-dong...ding-dong...The bell atop Chestnut Street School in West Hempstead has signaled the start of school for countless students and classes for over a century. Also, if you are lucky enough to … more
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The Lakeview Sports shop was created in the same location as Reid’s and was owned by Carl and Lillian Herman.
Collecting scraps of West Hempstead’s history
The West Hempstead Historical Society was the recipient of a very special “loan back in time” this past January. Robert F. Hockenjos II was happy to let the West Hempstead Historical Society borrow his grandfather’s (Robert F. Hockenjos I) scrapbook. more
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