Queens, New York

Places to Explore

• Far Rockaway Beach Bungalow Historic District

  The Far Rockaway Beach Bungalow Historic District in Queens, New York, preserves a collection of early 20th-century summer homes. These bungalows were constructed around 1920, primarily between 1919 and 1921, by developer John J. Eagan and builder Isaac Zaret. They served as affordable vacation hous

• 45th Road--Court House Square Station (Dual System IRT)

  The 45th Road--Court House Square Station, an elevated subway stop in Queens, New York, opened on November 5, 1916. This station was built as part of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company's Flushing Line extension. Its construction was a component of the larger Dual Contracts, a significant public-

• Elmhurst Avenue Subway Station (IND)

  The Elmhurst Avenue Subway Station, an Independent Subway System stop in Queens, New York, opened on December 31, 1936. This station was a key part of the eastward expansion of the IND Queens Boulevard Line. Engineers Robert Ridgway and Aaron I. Raisman were responsible for its design. The station'

• 1964-1965 New York World's Fair Carousel

  In Queens, New York, within Flushing Meadows Corona Park, stands a historic carousel. This attraction was a notable part of the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair, an international exposition held on this very site. The carousel itself was a late addition to the fair, officially opening in July of 1964

• First Reformed Church of College Point

  The First Reformed Church of College Point, located in Queens, New York, is a historic place. The church building was constructed between 1872 and 1874. It exhibits a Carpenter Gothic architectural style, with elements of the Italianate style visible in its design. This structure reflects the small-

• Sohmer and Company Piano Factory

  In Queens, New York, stands the Sohmer and Company Piano Factory, a significant historic place. This six-story, L-shaped brick building was constructed around 1886. It was designed in the Rundbogenstil, or German Romanesque Revival style, by the architectural firm Berger & Baylies. A prominent mansa

• Flushing High School

  Flushing High School, located in Queens, holds the distinction of being New York City's oldest public high school institution. It received its charter from the State of New York in 1875. At that time, Flushing was an independently governed township. The first graduating class in 1878 had only six st

• Old Town of Flushing Burial Ground

  The Old Town of Flushing Burial Ground in Queens, New York, was established in 1840. The town of Flushing purchased this land as a public burial ground. It initially served those who died during cholera and smallpox epidemics in the 1840s, as church burials were restricted due to contamination fears

• St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church Complex

  The St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church Complex is located in the Ridgewood neighborhood of Queens, New York. The parish was established in 1908. The main church building, designed by architect F.J. Berlenbach, Jr., was completed in 1926. It features an Italian Renaissance Revival architectural style

• Triboro Hospital for Tuberculosis

  The Triboro Hospital for Tuberculosis, located in Queens, New York, was completed in 1941. Designed in the Art Moderne style by architect John Russell Pope and the firm Eggers & Higgins, it functioned as a municipal sanatorium during the tuberculosis epidemic. New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia