Woodhaven in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Woodhaven Library
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2019
1. Woodhaven Library Marker
Erected by Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 7, 1924.
Location. 40° 41.664′ N, 73° 51.694′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Woodhaven. It is at the intersection of Forest Parkway and 85th Drive, on the right when traveling north on Forest Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 85-41 Forest Parkway, Woodhaven NY 11421, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Betty Smith 1943 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1940 Woodhaven P O (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodhaven Patriotic League World War II Honor Roll (about 700 feet away); First House Number in Queens (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fred Christ Trump (approx. Ό mile away); 8026 88 Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); Neir's Tavern / Union Course (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dexter Park 1911 - 1955 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2019
2. Woodhaven Library Marker - wide view
The marker can be seen here on the southwestern corner of the library grounds, behind the fence.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2019
3. Woodhaven Library
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
