Long Island Telephone Directories and Port News Archive
The History Center has digitized its earliest Long Island telephone directories (1924 through 1959) as well as early issues of the Port News (1903-1963). These are now accessible through our digital telephone directory and newspaper portal.
Along Manhasset Bay Historical Walking Tour
Announcing the debut of the Along Manhasset Bay historical walking tour of Port Washington along Manhasset Bay, from Inspiration Wharf to Shore Road. Brought to you by the PWPL Local History Center. The Port Washington Historical walking tour app allows users
Covid-19 Public Memory Project
We are currently living through an unprecedented global event, and it is imperative that it be documented for future generations. The Local History Center at the Port Washington Public Library is proud to announce our COVID-19 PUBLIC MEMORY PROJECT, and
A Chronicle of Port
A Chronicle of Port: Your town, your images The PWPL Local History Center is excited to announce our collaboration with Chronicle, a new collaborative platform designed to connect communities through shared collections of images. Anyone can participate. Install the Chronicle app
The Sinclair Lewis Collection
Digital Exhibit: The Sinclair Lewis Collection on Google Arts & Culture. Take a look into the life of Sinclair Lewis, the first American author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. View items from the Port Washington Public Library's special collection
The Cow that Fell in the Canal
Peter Spiern.d.Pen, ink and watercolor drawing mounted to board with overlay
