Fort Totten in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
309 Pratt Ave.
Constructed in 1897
Original use: Post Bakery
Current use: FDNY EMS Classrooms
Built according to the Quartermaster General's standard plan for bakeries developed in 1894, the Post Bakery is utilitarian in style, designed to be functional rather than visually striking. It was constructed for $3,494 with two brick chimneys and enlarged on the east side in 1912. While an active bakery, Building 309 contained a baker's room, ovens, proof racks, a store room, a dough trough, and an eating table. This was the second bakery built at the fort, replacing a wooden-frame structure built in 1886.
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The bakery was located next to the three large barracks and mess halls so troops had easy access to baked goods. This building later served as the Post Library when books were transferred from the Officers' Club (Building 208) in the late 1950s.
Erected by NYC Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Forts and Castles • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 40° 47.418′ N, 73° 46.398′ W.
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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: 331 Pratt Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); 332 Pratt Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); World Trade Center "Survivor Tree" Sprout (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); New York City Fire Department September 11 Memorial (about 500 feet away); 318 Murray Ave. (about 600 feet away); 319 Murray Ave. (about 600 feet away); 304 Shore Road (about 600 feet away); 322 Story Ave. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
