Gold Coast Historic Photographs

Collection Facts

Extent:

Dates of Original:

1898-1960

Historical Context

Settled in 1681, Glenwood Landing has a rich history of farming, sand mining, milling, oystering, fishing, boat building, and energy supply and production. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the community was a popular resort destination for celebrities and others, who vacationed at Karatsonyi’s Hotel, below, and similar facilities around Hempstead Harbor.

Scope of Collection

The collection consists of historic photographs of Feeney Farm, Glenwood Landing Terminal, the waterfront, schools, and portraits in Glenwood Landing, NY.