Woodhaven in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1940 Woodhaven P O
[Woodhaven Post Office]
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2019
1. 1940 Woodhaven P O Marker
Erected by Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 40° 41.568′ N, 73° 51.678′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Woodhaven. It is on Forest Parkway north of Jamaica Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 86-42 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: Woodhaven Patriotic League World War II Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodhaven Library (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Betty Smith 1943 (about 700 feet away); Fred Christ Trump (approx. 0.2 miles away); 8026 88 Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Neir's Tavern / Union Course
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2019
2. Woodhaven Post Office and Marker
The marker is just visible here, between the cherry blossoms and the mail truck.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2019
3. Woodhaven Post Office - interior with Ben Shahn mural
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2019
4. Woodhaven Post Office - Ben Shahn mural
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 597 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
