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July 4, 2009

View of Hangars on Manhasset Isle, 1938

View of Manhasset Bay, in front of Pan American hangar on Manhasset Isle. Notice the flying boat that just landed! The hangar floors were absolutely without a grease spot on them anywhere, the docks and floats were freshly painted, and a

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1930s - Aviation, Hangars, Landing, Manhasset Bay, Manhasset Isle, Pan American

Air Cruises

June 9, 2009

John T. McCoy Painting of 1939 Dixie Clipper

by Sean Smith

Caption reads: "Dixie Clipper completes first transatlantic passenger flight / New York to Lisbon, Portugal, June 29, 1939 / Boeing B-314". This flight had left from Port Washington the day before, captained by R. O. D. Sullivan, with 22 passengers on

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1930s - Aviation, B-314, Boeing, Clipper, Landing, Pan American, Portugal

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.

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.