The Last of Hicksville's Hotels
One of the last of Hicksville’s Hotels, which many still remember today, was the Hicksville Inn. The Hicksville Inn was located at the intersection of Broadway and West John Street. My attention is given to the former Hicksville Inn because it survived the years better than the other old hotels. While looking through old newspapers, there were significant and important events that went hand in hand with our community. From Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, as well as fire department anniversary events that took place in the Hicksville Inn, to the countless weddings, political events, and holiday parties celebrated in its dining area. In 1957, the last of our hotels would be torn down to make room for the new Central Federal Savings and Loans. Wendy's now occupies the location. It was an end of era.
Hicksville Inn - Circa 1920
Hicksville Inn - Circa 1950So, just before the chatter starts, there are still two hotels left in Hicksville. The Hicksville Motor Lodge on Duffy Avenue, originally the Howard Johnsons Motel is now known as the Econo Lodge. Finally there is the Days Inn on South Oyster Bay Road, which was once the Astro Motor Inn. I’m thinking they are not same and the days of holding events and staying over, just isn’t the same either.
