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Remnants of Railway Spur (Hempstead, New York)

USA / New York / Garden City / Hempstead, New York
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Remnants of Railway Spur that connected County Life Press to West Hempstead Station
*Termini: West Hempstead - Mineola Location Map Code: 10-2 JA. Approximate length 2.9 miles

B. Approximate width 50 to 70 feet

C. General Conditions The general condition of the road bed is level and is overgrown from Hempstead Turnpike north to St. James Street. From St. James Street north to llth Street, the tracks are still in place. From llth Street north to the Mineola Station of the Long Island Railroad, the tracks have been removed. This section is not owned by the Long Island Railroad and it will become a parking area for B1oomingdale's Department Store. Approximately 1600 feet of Right of Way was sold by the Long Island Railroad to the Garden City Company in 1965. (Liber 7230 Page 142) Long Island Railroad Right of Way from llth Street to one block north of Old Country Road was put up for bid May 14, 1971. All abutting owners were notified by the Long Island Railroad and also anyone who displayed an interest in the property. The nature of the terrain through which this Right of Way passes varies from Residential to light Industrial and Commercial and the Residential neighborhood is in the $50,000 to $150,000 class. The principal land use of abutting properties is Residential, light Industrial and Commercial. The recreational possibilities of this route may be limited since for the most part the road runs through a fairly exclusive section of West Hempstead and Garden City and some opposition may arise. Proximity to existing transportation facilities is excellent since bus lines and railroad stations are nearby. In 1969 the County of Nassau proposed using this abandoned railroad Right of Way for a County Road. It was called County Boulevard and the original consideration for building this,dates back to 1955. A public hearing was held on May 9, 1969 and the opposition from the residents of the immediate area prompted the Nassau Public Works Commission to state that the improvement would not be built.
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Coordinates:   40°42'45"N   73°38'8"W

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