Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Village Hall - 1928
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2017
1. Village Hall - 1928 Marker
Also known as the Municipal
Building. It was built to
replicate Independence
Hall in Philadelphia.
Enlarged 1973
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 40° 39.524′ N, 73° 35.235′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. It is on North Ocean Avenue north of Brooklyn Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located directly in front of the subject building, near the sidewalk at the northeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport NY 11520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Freeport Police (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Lutheran (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Exempt Firehouse (approx. Ό mile away); The First Public School in Freeport (approx. Ό mile away); Trubia Rifle (approx. Ό mile away); Kelby House (approx. Ό mile away); Freeport Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. Ό mile away); Freeport Bank (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.
Regarding Village Hall - 1928. Today this building hosts the village courthouse, police department, and building
this page online
Also see . . . Freeport, New York. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 25, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2017
2. Village Hall - 1928 Marker (wide view)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2017
3. Freeport Village Hall (northeast corner view)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2017
4. Freeport Village Hall (front view)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2017
5. Freeport Village Hall (entrance detail)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 8, 2017
6. Freeport Bicentennial Timecapsule 1976-2076
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 969 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 7, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
