Local History at the Bellmore Memorial Library
The town of Bellmore, which traces its beginnings back to 1643, was a farming and fishing town until fairly recently in its history. Known as both Little Neck and New Bridge, the town officially became Bellmore in 1900 when the post office was established. The busy Long Island Railroad station in the center of town made Bellmore a “commuter’s paradise” in the 1920s and the population began to grow significantly. In the midst of residential growth, however, there were still active farms as late as the 1960s. Bellmore is now a vibrant suburb; home to various schools, houses of worship, and civic organizations. It is the gateway to Long Island’s beautiful beaches, parks, and major roadways..
The Library is working hard to preserve, catalog and digitize hundreds of photographs, slides, maps, and other objects in its local history collection. Our ultimate goal is to provide the community access to these treasures via digital platforms as well as displays and presentations for the public.
Digital Collections
- Photos and Postcards- While we are still working on digitizing our existing collections much of our photos and postcards can be found on NY Heritage.
- Local Newspapers- Bellmore Life- Visit NYS Historic Newspapers to access Bellmore Life from 1964-2013.
If you have further questions, please contact us at 516-785-2990 x105 or email [email protected] for more information.
Please Note: An appointment is required to access the collection.