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Images of early aviators and pioneers of aviation on Long Island
Phillip Winchester Collection
These photographs of railways were taken by Phillip Winchester, a division engineer for the New York Central Railroad based in Syracuse.
Port Washington Main Street Collection
The Port Washington Main Street Collection brings together photographs, postcards, and other historic materials that reflect the rich past of this community nestled between Manhasset and Hempstead Bays.
Port Washington Maritime Collection;
The Port Washington Maritime Collection features materials from the Local History Center that relate to the region’s rich maritime history and traditions.
Proceedings of the Commissioners of the Land Office of New York State
The Proceedings provide a record of land disposed or acquired by the State of New York, including lands for New York’s canal system.
Lynbrook Celebrates Grade Crossing Elimination, Monday, January 2nd, 1939

Various publications promoting the evolution of the East Rockaway and Lynbrook communities.

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This collection contains the Barry C. and Mary Jean (MJ) Ross Hudson River Postcard Collection.