History: Old Time Pics of Amagansett

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We dug into the archives to find these historic photographs.

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Photo: Amagansett Lifeboat Station, aerial view, of Atlantic Ave., pre-1950. The East Hampton Library, Long Island Collection.

Cars Parked on Amagansett Main Street

 

Photo: This photograph is part of the collection of the Carleton Kelsey Collection of the Amagansett Historical Association. Kelsey was a local historian and librarian who collected photographs from others to add  to the many photographs he took of the community himself. For educational purposes. The Long Island Collection, East Hampton Library.

 

This image shows a tree lined Main Street in Amagansett with many cars parked on it. Several storefronts are visible. This photograph was either taken or collected by Amagansett historian and librarian Carleton Kelsey.

 

Silhouettes on a Schoolbus

 

Photo: This photograph is part of the collection of the Carleton Kelsey Collection of the Amagansett Historical Association. Kelsey was a local historian and librarian who collected photographs from others to add  to the many photographs he took of the community himself. For educational purposes. The Long Island Collection, East Hampton Library.

 

This image shows a schoolbus on a paved road. Some silhouettes can be seen on the bus and there are a few people walking towards it, most likely to board the bus as well. A  note on back reads "First Schoolbus." This photograph was either taken or collected by Amagansett historian and librarian Carleton Kelsey.

 

Emil Gardel, Amagansett, 1956

 

Photo: For educational use only. The East Hampton Library, Long Island Collection.

 

Emil Gardel mowing hay with his team, "Molly and Polly."

 

Parsons Family

 

Photo: This photograph is part of the collection of the Carleton Kelsey Collection of the Amagansett Historical Association. Kelsey was a local historian and librarian who collected photographs from others to add  to the many photographs he took of the community himself. For educational purposes. The Long Island Collection, East Hampton Library.

 

 

This is an image of a man and woman in a horse-drawn cart. They are most likely members of the Parsons family as per the note on the border of this photo. This photograph was either taken or collected by Amagansett historian and librarian Carleton Kelsey.

 

Students in Schoolhouse

 

Photo: This photograph is part of the collection of the Carleton Kelsey Collection of the Amagansett Historical Association. Kelsey was a local historian and librarian who collected photographs from others to add  to the many photographs he took of the community himself. For educational purposes. The Long Island Collection, East Hampton Library.

 

This image shows students gathered in a schoolroom. The principal during this time was Mr. Henry and their teacher was Miss Juliette Cartwright Parsons, more endearingly referred to as "Miss Etta." A note on the back of this photo names an "Aunt Hetty." This photograph was either taken or collected by Amagansett historian and librarian Carleton Kelsey.

 

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