Some of its notable former residents include Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan, Branch Rickey (fame GM of the Brooklyn Dodgers) and well-known lecturer Dale Carnegie. Meeting Location: in front of Ridgewood Savings Bank (Northwest corner of Queens Boulevard and 70th Road) Nearest Subway: E,F,M or R trains to 71st and Continental Avenues Estimated Duration: 2. 5 hours […]
Sites on the tour will include both the Steinway and Ditmas historic districts as well as Kaufman Studios, a staple in the American film industry. Meeting Location: Athens Square Park (in front of Greek statues) Nearest Subway: N or W train to 30th Street Estimated Duration: 2. 5 hours Book Astoria Historic Walking Tour
Jackson Heights was the first and still remains the largest garden-apartment community in the United States. In the late 1800’s poor living conditions in the city resulted in greater efforts planned for urban communities to be surrounded by nature. With the building of Linden and Laurel Courts and the completion of Queensboro Bridge, this neighborhood […]
