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Baldwin History
Thomas Baldwin (1795-1872) was a sixth generation resident of Hempstead
town who lived with his wife and 3 children in Hicks Neck an area
between Parsonage Creek near Oceanside, and Milburn Creek near Freeport.
Mr. Baldwin owned a hotel and general store called T. Baldwin and Son.
The Baldwin family had done so much for the community of Hicks Neck,
that by 1855 the village was renamed Baldwinsville in their honor. In
1871, the name was changed to Baldwin so as not to confuse it with the
Baldwinsville in upstate New York. By 1892, the village was officially
called Baldwin.
On January 1, 1899, Hempstead Town and two other towns separated from
Queens County and joined together to become Nassau County. During the
early 1900's, people were moving into "Beautiful Baldwin", as it was
named by a village realtor, for the village's fine boating, bathing and
fishing facilities. In 1929, Sunrise Highway opened becoming a major
east/west thoroughfare in Baldwin. By 1939, Baldwin was the largest
unincorporated village in New York State. After World War II, Baldwin
began expanding again, and, in the 1940's, the Baldwin Board of Trade
was begun, the predecessor to our current Chamber of Commerce.
Capturing Baldwin's story - it's history in words and pictures - is the
Baldwin Historical Society. Founded in the 1970's by dedicated citizens
of our community, our Historical Society continues to chronicle the
strides made throughout our village and among our citizens.
Baldwin Historical Society and Museum: 980 Grand Ave., Baldwin,
516-223-6900. Artifacts on local area includes display on clam diggers
(late 1800s) and collection of toys. Reference library on local and L.
I. history open by appointment; guided tours, lectures, educational
programs offered.
Mission Statement
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Officers and Board Members 2011
Co-President –
Erik Mahler
Mahler Realty
1030
Merrick Rd.
Baldwin, NY 11510
Co-President - Ralph Rose
853 Church Street
Baldwin, NY 11510
Vice President - Barbara Fullerton
Fullerton Funeral Home
769 Merrick Road
Baldwin, NY 11510
Secretary - Debbie Pugliese
Treasurer - Nicoletta Del Re
Board of Directors 2011
Virginia Foley
Sonny’s Canal House
1 Jefferson Place
Baldwin, NY 11510
Sam Iandiorio
Frank Electric
2100 Grand Avenue
Baldwin, NY 11510
Andre Mason
Met Life
1044 Northern Blvd, Ste. 200
Roslyn, NY 11576
Paul Lizio
Grand View Auto Body
713 Brooklyn Avenue
Baldwin, NY 11510
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