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Living In Malverne/West Hempstead
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One of Malverne's most popular diners, Andy’s Place, closed in the early 1960s.
Malverne is one of the older, more established communities on Long Island. Dating back to the early 1700s, Malverne was originally settled by the Rockaway Indians with the current Ocean Avenue serving as an Indian path back then. While many original settlers of Long Island were attracted to fishing industries, Malverne’s excellent location drew farmers. The name Malverne originates from Malvern, England. Alfred H. Wagg, a vice president and general manager of the Amsterdam Development and Sales Company, and Ernest Childs, an executive of the Amed Chemical Company, contributed to the naming of the village in 1913. After Malverne became an unincorporated village in 1921, the village was transformed from rural village to suburban community. The last farm in Malverne, Crossroads Farm at Grossman's, was acquired by the Nassau Land Trust in 2006 and continues to operate as the last working farm in the village. Founded on Aug. 11, 1986, the Malverne Historical & Preservation Society, at 369 Ocean Ave., is filled with its own collection of vintage photos and items, with board members who can share the village’s history in detail.
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The incorporated Village of Malverne celebrated its 100th anniversary in April.
