Digital Collections
PWPL Local History on YouTubeFilms and interviews bring Port’s rich history to life.
Nautical Port Washington Life on the Bay, in photos, video, and oral history excerpts.
Main Street Photo archive of people, architecture and streetscapes from P.W.’s Main Street.
Answering the Call Multimedia tribute to the P.W. Volunteer Fire Department, with photos, oral histories, and memorabilia.
Port Washington Postcards Color and black-and-white vintage postcards presented in a Flickr collection.
Family Collections Images dating back to the late-1800s, donated by Port Washington families.
Plain Talk Full issues of an early-1900s magazine focused on development in Port Washington.
Connections Portraits exploring relationships between Port residents and unique art from our collections.
Lantern Slides Port Washington people and places, from a collection of historical lantern slides.
Port Washington’s African-American Heritage Digital exhibit featuring photos, oral histories and more.
Port Washington’s Aviation History Photographs and memorabilia spotlight the golden age of flight on Long Island.
Mason Studio Collection Classic images from P.W.’s professional photography studio, 1910s-1970s.
Sand and City The lost industry of sandmining in Port Washington, through the eyes of those who were there.
PWPL@120 A digital exhibit celebrating the 120th anniversary of Port’s library.