Woodhaven in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fred Christ Trump

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2019

1. Fred Christ Trump Marker

Inscription. Born in Woodhaven Oct. 11, 1905. Began building at 15, built this store. Founded E. Trump & Son now Trump Organization. Father of "The Donald"

Erected by Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #45 Donald J. Trump series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 40° 41.5′ N, 73° 51.865′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Woodhaven. Marker is at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 78th Street, on the left when traveling west on Jamaica Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 77-20 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven NY 11421, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Neir's Tavern / Union Course (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dexter Park (about 700 feet away); 1940 Woodhaven P O (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woodhaven Patriotic League World War II Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); 8026 88 Avenue (approx. ¼ mile away); Woodhaven Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Betty Smith (approx. ¼ mile away); First House Number in Queens (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

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this marker. According to his NY State Birth Certificate at the Historical Vital Records of the New York City Municipal Archives, Frederick Trump was born in The Bronx.

Also see . . .
1. Fred Trump (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 1, 2019.)
2. Historical Vital Records, The New York City Municipal Archives. (Submitted on April 15, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Fred Christ Trump Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2019

2. Fred Christ Trump Marker - wide view

The marker is located in the corner of the Compare Food Market parking lot.

Fred Christ Trump Marker - wide view, looking east on Jamaica Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 25, 2019

3. Fred Christ Trump Marker - wide view, looking east on Jamaica Avenue

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 801 times since then and 93 times this year. Last updated on September 10, 2023, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.