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Cedar Swamp Historical Society Collection
Index by Location
- Hicksville
- The Birth of Nassau County (part 2) / G. Weeks, Jr. Long Island
Forum, Vol. 3, No. 12; p.255-256; Dec. 1940.
- A continuation of the article "The Birth of Nassau County," and primarily focuses on the politics and
governmental issues. However, the majority of the article focuses on the people who were influential in
developing the county.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Hicksville -- Architects
- Long Island Country Houses and Their Architects: 1860-1940 / R. MacKay.
Journal of Long Island History, Vol. 6, No. 2; p.168-190; Spring 1994.
- A detailed and long article about the various architecture of the important Long Island towns. It also
talks about the development of Long Island in general, especially after wars. The article doesn't go over each
town's detail, but rather talks about how different and unique Long Island architectural development is
compared to other towns. It also gives a run-down of important architectural figures.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Hicksville -- Clock Making
- Hints From L.I. Clock People / P. Barrow. Long Island Heritage, [no
vol.]; p.8-9; Jan. 1982.
- A long and detailed article about clock making on Long Island. It gives a small history of clock making
on Long Island, and how clock making has changed. It claims specific towns has having history in the clock
making field.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Hicksville -- Electric Storm
- An Island wide Electric Storm / C. Wood. Long Island Forum, Vol. 8,
No. 6; p.113; Jun. 1945.
- A quick article about an electrical storm on August 12, 1895 that destroyed large portions of the island
and took lives. Specific towns that had considerable damage is discussed.
- Illustrations or Maps: No
- Hicksville -- Industrialization
- Industrial Zone for Island / M. Dobson. Long Island Forum, Vol. 4, No.
2; p.25-26, 30; Feb. 1941.
- A very detailed article about the industrial boom on Long Island, focusing on several towns that have
seen expansion recently. The towns listed are listed as having had an impact on the industrial changes on Long
Island. It also discusses the National Defense Program's influences, as well as the Department of Education, and
the Long Island Rail Road's influence.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Hicksville -- Long Island Railroad Company
- The Long Island Rail Road: Still on Track After Years / M. Smith. Long
Island Heritage, [no vol.]; p.28-29, 37; Mar. 1984.
- A very long article about the history of the Long Island Rail Road, and how it operates today. A listing
of towns and stops are given in the article, through paragraphs.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
- Hicksville -- Potato Farming
- Nassau's Potato Belt / H. Campbell. Long Island Forum, Vol. 3, No. 7;
p.145-146; Jul. 1940.
- An article about the impact of potato farming on Long Island. Hicksville was the primary area where
potato farming was done, followed by other towns. The article discusses the yield, where potatoes where
shipped, and where the potato industry stands as of 1940.
- Illustrations or Maps: Yes
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