During this period many homes were constructed around the Mill Pond. Also at this time the sand on the peninsula was discovered to be of extremely high quality. Titus Sand & Gravel began mining and was followed by North Shore. Crescent. Independent. and Colonial and gravel companies until the 1960s. The sand and gravel industry attracted many Polish and Italian immigrants. The first half of the 20th century saw little industrial development in Port Washington North until the village was incorporated on July 18. 1932. Jacob Cocks. nephew of Henry Cocks. was elected the first mayor on August 2. 1932.
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