Connections
This photographic exhibition looks at personal connections to original works of art. Each historical painting, etching, photograph, map and graphic has played a role in the lives of the men, women and children who are portrayed here. Look at your neighbors
The Cow that Fell in the Canal
Peter Spiern.d.Pen, ink and watercolor drawing mounted to board with overlay
Jean Ritchie “The Mother of Folk”
“I believe that old songs have things to say to the modern generation”
-Jean Ritchie
Jean Ritchie (1922-2015) was an acclaimed folksinger from Kentucky. After marrying photographer George Pickow in 1950, they moved to Port Washington, New York where they lived with their two sons Jon and Peter. A musician, author, teacher, composer, actress and singer Ritchie performed at world renowned venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. She has performed alongside some of the best-known names in folk music, including Pete Seeger and Doc Watson.
Guidelines for Research
Researchers interested in consulting archives, or contacting an archivist regarding remote assistance, should register via the access form.
Advanced appointments to access archival collections are to be set up via the access form. Additional requests may be placed by phone (516) 883-4400, X168.
Division staff will determine which materials can be made available for use and when surrogates must be used in lieu of originals.
Mason-Malone Collection
The Mason-Malone Collection consists of images from the Mason Studio archive of prints and negatives dating from approximately 1881 to 1971.
Ernie Simon Collection
Ernest P. Simon was a former senior editor of the Port Washington News for over 30 years until his death in 1976.
Virginia Marshall Martus Papers
Virginia “Ginger” Marshall Martus was born and raised in Port Washington, New York.
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 Hempsted Bays.
Maritime Collection
The Port Washington Maritime Collection features materials from the Local History Center that relate to the regions rich maritime history and traditions.
Robert Lee Aitken
When this picture was taken, I felt that I was holding Port Washington history in my hands. For all its wonderful diversity, Port Washington has a long and storied past and that is something in which I take a great
Amy Bass
I grew up in Port Washington in a house full of books, where they were treasured and actually took over some rooms. My family were readers and active library users. When I joined the Friends of the Library in 1986,
Myron Blumenfeld
Trees are the most important element in the Port Washington streetscape. They make all the difference in the world and I’m a great advocate of planting trees. It was a great project of the Residents for a More Beautiful Port
Connections: Portraits exploring relationships between Port residents and unique art from our collections.
This photographic exhibition looks at personal connections to original works of art. Each historical painting, etching, photograph, map and graphic has played a role in the lives of the men, women and children who are portrayed here. Look at your
Cross Currents: Life on the Water in Port Washington, NY
This short documentary film was produced by the Local History Center to give an overview of the rich history of nautical life in Port Washington. From clamming to yacht clubs, let this video introduce you to the ways in which
Main Street Collection
View of upper Main Street looking east. Remains of trolley tracks, which stopped running in 1920, can be seen.
