Queens History News – QNS

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Maspeth

The rise and fall of one of Maspeth’s most historic churches: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

Spring houses, like this one in Pennsylvania, were a common sight around Queens before the borough had a network of underground pipes hooked to reservoirs providing clean water to residents.

Glendale

Finding clean water in early days of Greater Ridgewood area wasn’t easy: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

The Crocheron House was a favorite of Tammany Hall politicians, including Boss Tweed.

History of Bayside: Much more to see than the bars and restaurants of Bell Boulevard

By Bill Parry

The office of Queens Borough President Donovan Richards has appointed Whitestone resident Jason Antos as Queens Borough Historian.

‘A history worth celebrating’: BP Richards appoints new Queens Borough Historian

By Athena Dawson

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Woodhaven

Remembering George Seuffert Sr. and his contributions to Forest Park on his 150th birthday: Our Neighborhood, The Way It Was

By Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Iconic fountains in Flushing Meadows Corona Park out of service in shadow of US Open

By Claude Solnik

Vintage storefronts from the 1930s were created along Seneca Avenue in Ridgewood in 1985 during filming of "Brighton Beach Memoirs"

Ridgewood

Ridgewood’s starring role in a 1980s coming-of-age film: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

The Dietz Coal Company in Ridgewood not only produced coal in the early 20th century; it was also one of the area's biggest ice factories.

Ridgewood

The iceman cometh in Ridgewood: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

The Juniper North Playground at Juniper Valley Park in Middle Village as it was being constructed in October 1940.

Juniper Valley’s journey from swampland to parkland in Middle Village: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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Woodhaven

The history of Forest Park and some of its most important landmarks: Our Neighborhood: The Way It Was

By the Old Timer

New York Yankee great and Glendale product Phil Rizzuto demonstrates bunting during a Florida camp.

Glendale

Holy cow! The ‘Glendale Gnome’ who became a Yankee legend: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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Glendale

Bar stories across the street, and across the tracks, in Glendale: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers was the first African-American to play in the major leagues.

Addisleigh Park

Jackie Robinson’s ties to Queens go beyond the parkway bearing his name: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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Woodhaven

The first ever night professional baseball game was held in Woodhaven: Our Neighborhood, The Way It Was

By the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

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Long Island City

Crossing the history of the Kosciuszko Bridge: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

Developer Charles Henry Grosch used to live at this home on 64th Street in Ridgewood.

Glendale

One of Ridgewood’s forgotten builders: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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Woodhaven to honor 190th anniversary with parade, art market and ceremony this Saturday

By Paulina Albarracin

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The return of the Anniversary Day Parade: Our Neighborhood: The Way It Was

By the Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society

Bowlers at the now-defunct Woodhaven Lanes, which closed in May 2008.

Glendale

Rolling the bowling ball down memory lane in greater Ridgewood: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

Medal of Honor-winning war hero has fitting Richmond Hill tribute: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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Ridgewood

Exploring life in Ridgewood during the Roaring ’20s: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

The Glendale honor roll, on the site of the former St. Pancras School on Myrtle Avenue and 68th Street, was erected during World War II to honor local men who went off to fight overseas.

Glendale

Glendale honor roll recognized local war heroes: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

The front page of the April 20, 1945 Ridgewood Times

Ridgewood

When Ridgewood joined the nation in marking the life and loss of FDR: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

The old Gottscheer Hall clubhouse at 657 Fairview Ave. in Ridgewood is shown in this 1940 photo.

Ridgewood

A Ridgewood social hall built by immigrants: Our Neighborhood, The Way it Was

By The Old Timer

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