Slide programs, 1965-1989.

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Slide programs, 1965-1989.

Photo slide programs with scripts illustrating various aspects of Hicksville and Long Island history. Topics illustrated include the goldbeating industry in Hicksville; Mike Caruso and midget car racing; Long Island geology and natural history; Indians of Long Island; farming in the Hicksville area; the Long Island Rail Road; Hicksville churches, schools, libraries and fire departments; sports, leisure and recreation; streets, buildings and monuments; and the history of the Hicksville Gregory Museum.

6 cubic ft.

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Long Island Railroad Company.

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Commuter railroad service in Brooklyn dates to 1834 and the founding of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) during that year. Originally conceived as a means to connect Brooklyn to Boston, Massachusetts more directly, the LIRR played a significant role in the development and economic growth of Long Island's suburban communities, particularly after the railroad was directly linked to Manhattan in the 1880s. As of 2010, the LIRR is the largest and busiest commuter railroad in the United S...

Caruso, Mike

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Hicksville Gregory Museun.

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