This reproduction aero-view map of Valley Stream, New York was drawn by Rene Cinquin and published by Hughes & Cinquin in 1924. The map provides a view of Valley Stream on Long Island just one year before being incorporated as a village. Lively nightclubs, a popular golf course and the nearby beaches lured visitors to the area. In 1922, developer William R. Gibson bought 500 acres of land along Roosevelt Avenue and began platting and developing Avondale, Berkeley, Cambridge, Derby and Elmwood Streets. Later in the 1920's, Gibson would petition for and be awarded the town's own railroad station. The Valley Stream booster from 1924 reads:
"Valley Stream is a beautiful, healthful and fast growing Long Island town of great promise, and with many attractions and advantages.
Best train service of any place on Long Island except Jamaica, over 100 trains daily.
Educational facilities of highest order and excellence.
Fire and Police protection best and thoroughly efficient.
Water, Gas and Electrical equipment ample, affording excellent service.
Street improvements of exceptional quality, extent and condition.
Local stores fully supplied with latest and best goods.
Fraternal, Social and Religious interests active thru many organizations.
Valley Stream offers the home seeker and the business man unsurpassed inducements to locate here and enjoy its countless benefits and increasing prosperity."
This panoramic map from 1924 depicts buildings, clearly labeled streets and railroad route.
The map features illustrations of:
North East Section
Junior High and Grammar School 24
Public School 30
Public School 13
Pennsylvania R. R. Station, 30 minutes from Valley Stream
Nassau H. &. L. Co.
Nassau Hose Co.
Firemen's Athletic Field
Valley Stream Park
Long Beach and Atlantic Ocean, 15 minutes from Valley Stream
Features lettered references to the following locations:
A. U. S. Post Office
B. L. I. R. R. Station
C. Junior High and Grammar School 24
D. Public School 13
E. Public School 30
F. Episcopal Church
G. Methodist Church
H. Catholic Church
K. Nassau Hose Co.
L. Nassau H. & L. Co.
M. Athletic Field of Valley Stream, Vol. Firemen's Benev. Assn.
U. Lutheran Church
Local businesses mentioned:
John H. Abrams, Real Estate, 75 Corona Ave.
Joseph T. Allen, Real Estate and Insurance, Rockaway Ave. and R. R. Crossing
William J. Armstrong, Real Estate and Insurance, 254 Rockaway Ave.
H. G. Babcock, Newspapers and Periodicals, Rockaway Ave. and R. R. Crossing
William Bolaridge, Mason and Contractor, 11 Carpenter St.
Richard H. Brown, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Valley Stream National Bank Bldg.
Combes Bros., Manufacturers of Cement Blocks, Merrick Road and Corona Ave.
Community Club, Charley Arlt, Merrick Road and Central Ave.
Robert M. Dibble, Real Estate and Insurance, Notary Public, 100 Rockaway Ave.
Hendrickson Bros. Inc., General Trucking and Contractors, Excavating and Grading, Sand, Cinders, Top Soil and Gravel, Office and Sand Pit, Corona Ave., Yard and Garage, Central Ave.
Hotel Hayes, P. Hayes, Prop., cor. Merrick Rd. and Rockaway Ave.
Hupco Oils Inc., Independent Distributors of Oils, Greases, Kerosene, Gasoline, Furnace Oils, Taly Ho Crossing and Merrick Rd., Lynbrook, 232 Merrick Rd.
Albert C. Klahn, Contractor, 94 Franklin Ave.
Frank Klein, Plumbing, Heating and Tinning, Leaders, Gutters, Jamaica Ave. near Rockaway
Lang's Department Store, I. Lang, Prop., Rockaway Ave. between Trolley and R. R.
John Loeffler, Dealer in Lumber, Hardware, Building Material and Paints, Merrick Rd and L. I. R. R.
Merrick Lumber & Supply Co., "The Home of Service and Value", Merrick Rd. and Rockaway Ave.
The Mills-Muller Corp., Real Estate and Insurance, Rockaway and Hawthorne Aves.
Meyer Bros., Laboratories, Scranton Ave., Executive Offices, 25th St. at Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Nassau Coal Co. Inc., Successor to Henry M. Rusch Jr., Dealer in Coal, Wood, Grain, Hay and Hardware, Paints, Fertilizer and Seeds, Rockaway Ave. and Rockaway Rd.
John Oakley, Contractor and Builder, 65 Hawthorne Ave.
Oscar J. Pflug, Hay, Straw and Grain, Central Ave. near Merrick Rd.
C. E. Phillips, Developer and Builder, Franklin Ave., two blocks north of Trolley
Reliable Chemical Co., Manufacturers of Magnesia, Eff and Druggists' Specialties, Scranton and Saterlee Aves.
Charles Sable, Electrical Contractor, Central Ave. near Merrick Rd.
Steers & Vanbuskirk, Plumbing and Heating, 18 W. Mineola Ave.
The Valley Market, A. Bloch, Prop., Choice Meats, Poultry, Fish and Vegetables, 72 Rockaway Ave.
Valley Stream Tire Co. Inc., Tires, Tools, Auto Supplies, Gasoline and Oils, Successors to Palmer Auto Supply Co., Merrick Rd. and Franklin Ave.
John J. Van der Clute, Real Estate, 61 Woodlawn Ave.
R. T. Van Deusen, Coal and Masons' Materials, Scranton Ave. at R. R. Crossing
Vandewater & Lapp, Civil Engineers and City Surveyors, Whitehall Bldg., Far Rockaway, N. Y., Rockaway Ave. and Hawthorne Ave., Valley Stream
Wolf Bros., Plumbing and Heating, Tinsmithing, 78 Rockaway Ave.