Historic Map - Farmingdale, NY - 1925
Description
Reproduction aero-view map of Farmingdale, New York, drawn by Rene Cinquin and published by Metropolitan Aero-View Co. in 1925. The village of Farmingdale in Nassau County was incorporated in 1904. The New York State Agricultural and Technical School was established here in 1912. The Lenox Hills golf course designed by Devereaux Emmet opened in 1923, just two years before this map was published. This map from 1925 includes the following "booster" statement in the lower left margin:
"Farmingdale is one of Long Island's most attractive, healthful and prosperous villages. Beautifully situated on Main Line Long Island R. R. 30m. from New York and 8m. from Great South Bay and the Ocean and 8m. from L. I. Sound.
Business center of many surrounding villages and with some 17 manufacturing enterprises within its borders. Two banks well managed, with ample capital and every service. Deposits over $2,000,000.
Well stocked stores with newest and best grades. Educational facilities of highest order and excellence. Four churches, fire and police protection active and efficient. Village maintains its own water system.
The New York Institute of Agriculture is located here with extensive buildings and experimental grounds. Farmingdale is an ideal village with bright future and invites the home seeker, investor and business man to come and share in its many benefits and advantages."
The map features clearly labeled street names and includes railroad traffic.
Features lower inset illustrations and lettered street references to the following locations:
A. First National Bank. Main and Conklin Sts.
B. Bank of Farmingdale. Main and Conklin Sts.
C. Independent Silk Dyeing Co., Inc. Farmingdale
D. J. Keller Sons, Inc. Front St. and Secatugue Ave.
E. Montauk Wholesale Groceries Co. Front St. and Secatugue Ave.
F. Demarco's Department Store. Main St.
G. Boyce-Veeder Co., Inc. Boyce-ite Factory. Eastern Parkway.
H. The Willard Sand and Gravel Co. Conklin St.
I. St. Kilian's Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. Joseph Haldmaier, A. S. B. Pastor. Conklin St.
J. St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Rev. H. Lewis-Jones, Pastor. Main St.
K. Farmingdale Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Fred Willcock, Pastor. Main St.
L. Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. William H. Steinbicker, M. A., Pastor. Conklin St.
M. Farmingdale High and Grammar School. Main St.
The map from 1925 also includes street addresses and/or telephone numbers to the following business locations:
1. Hubert C. Weiden, Real Estate and Insurance. Main St.
2. N. Newman, United Cigar Store. Main St.
3. Harry H. Holt, Restaurant. Main St.
3. Brown's Hotel. Raymond Ketcham, Prop. Main St.
4. Motor Inn Garage. Ohm and Petre. Conklin St.
4. Frederick C. Fox, Funeral Director. Conklin St. Tel. Far. 63.
5. Otten Bros. Garage. Automobile Accessories & Radio Sets and Supplies. Conklin St. Tel. Far. 108.
6. Jacob N. Karp, Inc. Pickle and Sauerkraut Mfgs. Maple St. and Secatugue St. Tel. Far. 123.
7. N. F. Sullivan, Real Estate and Insurance. Lenox Hills.
8. J. De Ferrari, Sporting Goods and Stationery. Main St.
9. Presto Restaurant. Restaurant and Lunch Room. Main St.
10. Glaccone Bros., Barbers. Main St.
10. L. Winter, Bakery and Lunch Room. Main St.
11. Chas. O. Schmidt, Paint, Hardware and Wall Paper. Main and Front Streets.
12. "The Farmingdale Post". Printing and Publishing. Main St.
14. Wood & Nostrand, Lumber, Coal and Masons' Supplies
15. L. V. Aliers, Lumber Mill
16. M. P. Denton, Coal, Lime, Cement, Plaster, Lumber and Building Materials. Eastern Parkway.
17. Sidney S. Totten, Carpenter and Builder. Carmella and Elizabeth Sts.
18. B. F. Yoakum. Lenox Hills.
19. John O. Wagner, Direct Receiver, Flour, Hay and Grain. Conklin St. and Hempstead Turnpike.
20. Frank Manker Jr., Florist and Nurseryman. Massapequa Rd. Tel. Far. 104.
21. H. Bohling, Manufacturers of Fine Confectionery and Ice Cream. Main St. Tel. Far. 14.
22. Heydolph Shoe Co., Inc. Sole Agents for Bostonian Shoes for men, Queen Quality Shoes for women and Onyx Hosiery. Main St.
23. W. L. Smith, Stationery, Magazines and Tobacco. Main St.
24. Joseph Greco, High Class Ladies & Gents Tailoring.
25. Richard R. Franks, Florist and Nurseryman. Conklin St.
26. Alex Cort, Plumbing and Heating. Main St. Tel. Far. 78
27. Ideal Auto Supply Co. Accessories, Genuine Ford Parts and Replacement Parts. Goodyear, U.S. and Federal Tires. Cor. Main and Conklin Sts. Tel. Far. 371.
28. Ketcham's Motor Services. Trucking, Moving, Storage and Taxi Service. Conklin St. Tel. Far. 350.
29. Grey Sosa, Real Estate and Insurance. Conklin and Columbia St. Tel. Far. 321.
30. John Tosto, Custom Tailor. Fulton and Staple Sts.
31. Fred Baldwin, Builder and Contractor. North Main St.
32. Farmingdale Individual Laundry Service. Wet Wash, Thrifty Service and Float Iron. Tel. Far. 317.
Baldwin & Totten, Builders and Contractors. Farmingdale.
Clarence H. Terry, Village President.
Michel Realty Co. Farmingdale.
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