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The History Center is on the Library’s 1st Floor, in the South Wing

Access to the Archives are by appointment only Monday through Friday. Please call or email to make an appointment.

localhistory@pwpl.org

516-883-4400, ext. 1409

pwpl.masonL.p071

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.

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.

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.

Virginia Marshall Martus Papers

Virginia “Ginger” Marshall Martus was born and raised in Port Washington, New York.

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