Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Erlich's Tavern

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 8, 2025
1. George Erlich's Tavern Marker
Unfortunately, the marker has weathered significantly and is hard to read.
Saloon that once occupied the building along with the ever-popular beer garden. Beer Gardens and Summer resorts were prevalent in the village of College Point from the mid-1850s up until prohibition and the emergence of the horseless carriage later in the 20th century, it operated under the name of Milaglia's.
Erected by Poppenhusen Institute.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 46.722′ N, 73° 50.759′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. It is at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and College Point Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on 23rd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22-49 College Point Blvd, College Point NY 11356, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Bringing Back Oysters (approx. one mile away); Hermon A. MacNeil Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lewis H. Latimer House (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Lewis H. Latimer House Museum (approx. 1.2 miles away); Former RKO Keith's Theatre (approx. 1.3 miles away); Daniel Carter Beard Square (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hon. Alfred J. Kennedy (approx. 1.3 miles away); Flushing Town Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 8, 2025
2. George Erlich's Tavern Marker on Martiniello's IV
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 123 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.