Flushing High School
historic place
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 students. The present Collegiate Gothic style building, found on Northern Boulevard, was constructed between 1912 and 1915. Designed by C. B. J. Snyder, it features a monumental square entrance tower, turrets, and gargoyles. The school was officially dedicated on January 14, 1916. In 1991, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated Flushing High School as a landmark. It was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. This site reflects a significant part of the city's educational and architectural history.