The Nassau Farmer's Market opened in l954 on Hicksville Road on the present site of Waldbaums, Hicksville Road.  The 600 foot long shed-like building had 400 stalls selling everything from produce to clothing and furniture. The merry-go-round was a big attraction for the children as was a small movie theater.  Fond memories still remain among the residents who remember the fresh vegetables, fruit and bread on Friday and Saturdays. Strolling the stalls in the evening became a night out for the family. Unfortunately, a suspicious fire destroyed the entire market in l987. A shopping mall was proposed and built the following year.

Above found on www.nassaulibrary.org/bethpage/cphs/cphs-fg.html

 The Farmers Market began as a place where fresh produce was sold, then expanded into plumbing supplies and home-improvement items for the nearby Levittown development. During the 1960's it evolved into a general department store with a wide variety of wares.

The market - on State Route 107 across from the main plant of the Grumman Corporation three miles south of Exit 41 of the Long Island Expressway near the eastern end of Nassau County - attracted as many as 40,000 shoppers a week. It was one of the first in the New York metropolitan area to provide such innovations as baby sitters for shoppers. It also offered roving musicians for holiday celebrations.

Above found on the nytimes.com site 

Reflections on a half century of Nassau development - Jerry Spiegel, chairman of Spiegel Associates.

In 1953, he opened the Nassau Farmers' Market, which became an instant success. Ever the showman, he became one of the first developers to hire celebrities to attract shoppers. Though appearances by Eydie Gorme and Eddie Fisher were successful, he claims his most popular promotions involved a customer's monkey and a "Guess the Weight of the Pig Contest," where the winner got the pig. 

Courtesy of my Aunt Sherrie, who BTW used to live in Huntington many years ago, a comprehensive list of places on 
Long Island that used to be and what exists in its place today. (We found this on Here  ED.)

Here's a little quiz to see how much you remember about some
less-than-important things from a few decades back.
It's just for fun, no scoring involved.  Even the wrong answers may bring
back a memory or two.  Have Fun (but no peeking!).

1. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A. Flintstones vitamins
B. The buttmaster
C. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk
G. Cod Liver Oil

2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...
A. Sugar Ray Robinson
B. Roy Orbison
C. Gene Autry
D.  Rudolph Valentino
E.  Fabian
F.  Mickey Mantle
G.  Cassius Clay

3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, "We have met the enemy and...
A. It's you
B. He is us
C. It's the Grinch
D. He wasn't home
E. He's really mean
F. We quit
G. He surrendered

4. Good night, David.
A. Good night, Chet
B. Sleep well
C. Good Night, Irene
D. Good Night, Gracie
E. See you later, alligator
F.  Until tomorrow
G.  Good night, Steve

5. You'll wonder where the yellow went,
A. When you use Tide
B.  When you lose your crayons
C.  When you clean your tub
D.  If you paint the room blue
E.  If you  buy a soft water tank
F.  When you use Lady Clairol
G.  When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent

6.  Before he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's
friend,
A. Stuart Whitman
B. Randolph  Scott
C. Steve Reeves
D. Maynard G. Krebbs
E. Corky B. Dork
F. Dave the Whale
G. Zippy Zoo

7. Liar, liar...
A.  You're a liar
B. Your nose is growing
C.  Pants on fire
D. Join the choir
E.  Jump up higher
F.  On the wire
G.  I'm telling Mom

8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending  battle for truth, justice and...
A.  Wheaties
B.  Lois Lane
C.  TV ratings
D.  World peace
E.  Red tights
F. The American way
G. News headlines

9 . Hey, kids, what time is it?
A. It's time for Yogi Bear
B. It's time to do your homework
C. It's Howdy Doody Time
D. It's Time for Romper Room
E. It's bedtime
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour
G. Scoopy Doo Time

10. Lions and tigers and bears...
A. Yikes
B. Oh no
C. Gee whiz
D.  I'm scared
E. Oh My
F. Help Help
H. Let's run

11. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone
A. Over 40
B.  Wearing a uniform
C.  Carrying a briefcase
D.  Over 30
E.  You don't know
F. Who says, "Trust me"
G. Who eats tofu

12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's
stockings.
A.  Troy Aikman
B. Kenny Stabler
C. Joe Namath
D. Roger Stauback
E. Joe Montana
F. Steve Young
G. John Elway

13.  Brylcream...
A. Smear it on
B. You'll smell great
C. Tame that cowlick
D.  Greaseball hea ven
E.  It's a dream
F.  We're your team
G. A little dab'll do ya

14. I found my thrill...
A. In Blueberry muffins
B.  With my man, Bill
C. Down at the mill
D.  Over the windowsill
E. With thyme and dill
F. Too late to enjoy
G. On Blueberry Hill

15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by
A. Clark Gable
B. Mary Martin
C. Doris Day
D. Errol Flynn
E. Sally Fields
F. Jim Carey
G. Jay Leno

16. Name the Beatles
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George,  Ringo
F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
G.  John, Paul, George, Ringo

17. I wonder, wonder, wonder, who
A. Who ate the leftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D. Who wrote the book of love?
E. Who I am?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?

18. I'm strong to the finish
A. Cause I eats my broccoli
B. Cause I eats me spinach
C. Cause I lift weights
D.  Cause I'm the hero
E. And don't you forget it
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me
G. To outlast Bruto

19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today...
A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera
B.  Smile, you're on Star Search
C. Smile, you won the lottery
D. Smile, we're watching you
E. Smile, the world sees you
F. Smile, you're a hit
G.  Smile, you're on TV

20. What do M & M's do?
A.  Make your tummy happy
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your  pocket
C. Make you fat
D. Melt your heart
E. Make you popular
F. Melt in your mouth,  not in your hand
G. Come in colors

Okay, now scroll  down for the answers!






Okay, that's it. Here are the right answers.
1 d - Wonder Bread
2 g - Cassius Clay
3 b - He  Is Us
4 a - Good night, Chet
5 g - When you brush your teeth with  Pepsodent
6 d - Maynard G. Krebbs
7 c - Pants On Fire
8 f - The  American Way
9 c - It's Howdy Doody Time
10 e - Oh My
11 d - Over  30
12 c - Joe Namath
13 g - A little dab'll do ya
14 g - On  Blueberry Hill
15 b - Mary Martin
16 g - John, Paul, George , Ringo
17 d - Who wrote the book of Love
18 b - Cause I eats me spinach
19 a - Smile, you're on Candid Camera
20 f - Melt In Your Mouth Not In  Your Hand

It might help if you are over 55; this is no "pushover".