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

GreenThumb

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2024

1. GreenThumb Marker

Inscription. This site is a public garden which is maintained by neighborhood volunteers through GreenThumb. Founded in 1978, GreenThumb helps local residents transform vacant properties into attractive green spaces. If you want to join this garden, call (212) 788-8070.

Erected by City of New York Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 40° 45.183′ N, 73° 56.103′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Dutch Kills. Marker is on 29th Street south of 39th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. The marker hangs on the fence at the entrance to Windmill Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39-22 29th Street, Long Island City NY 11101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church of St. George (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Millstones in Queens Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away); Lights, Camera, Action! (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Capt. Malcolm A. Rafferty (approx.

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0.6 miles away); Supreme Court of the State of New York (approx. 0.6 miles away); What Grows? (Prelude to After the Fire) (approx. 0.8 miles away); Murray Playground (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

GreenThumb marker on the fencing for Windmill Community Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2024

2. GreenThumb marker on the fencing for Windmill Community Garden

NYC Parks Project GreenThumb Rookie of the Year Award signage for Windmill Hill Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2024

3. NYC Parks Project GreenThumb Rookie of the Year Award signage for Windmill Hill Garden

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 63 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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