Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kingsland
Photographed By Christopher Kirch, December 2, 2020
1. Kingsland Marker
Inscription.
Kingsland House was built c. 1785 for Quaker farmer Charles Doughty. The name "Kingsland" derives from Doughty's son-in-law, English sea captain Joseph King, who bought the house in 1801. Characterized by a full two stories, wide side-hall plan, gambrel roof, and central chimney, the house is a well-scaled and proportioned example of the indigenous Long Island half-house form, which flourished locally in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Threatened by demolition, the house was relocated to its present site in 1968.
Kingsland House was built c. 1785 for Quaker farmer Charles Doughty. The name "Kingsland" derives from Doughty's son-in-law, English sea captain Joseph King, who bought the house in 1801. Characterized by a full two stories, wide side-hall plan, gambrel roof, and central chimney, the house is a well-scaled and proportioned example of the indigenous Long Island half-house form, which flourished locally in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Threatened by demolition, the house was relocated to its present site in 1968.
Erected by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.
Location. 40° 45.814′ N, 73° 49.458′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. Marker is on 37th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 143-35 37th Avenue, Flushing NY 11354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kingsland Homestead (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Kingsland Homestead (a few steps from this marker); The Weeping Beech Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Weeping Beech Tree
Photographed By Christopher Kirch, December 2, 2020
2. Kingsland Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2020, by Christopher Kirch of Massapequa, New York. This page has been viewed 75 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2020, by Christopher Kirch of Massapequa, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
