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