Floral Park in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Floral Park Woman’s Club
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
1. Floral Park Woman’s Club Marker
In honor of our members past, present and future
Founded by Mrs. John Lewis Childs and serving the community since 1898
Sphere from 1939 N.Y. World’s Fair
Erected by Floral Park Woman’s Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 40° 43.513′ N, 73° 42.357′ W. Marker is in Floral Park, New York, in Nassau County. It can be reached from the intersection of Caroline Place and Tulip Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Caroline Pl, Floral Park NY 11001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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1. Trylon and Perisphere (Wikipedia).
The Trylon and Perisphere were two monumental modernistic structures designed by architects Wallace Harrison and J. Andre Fouilhoux that were together known as the Theme Center of the 1939 New York World's Fair at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City, United States. The Perisphere was a tremendous sphere, 180 feet (55 m) in diameter, connected to the 610-foot (190 m) spire-shaped Trylon by what was at the time the world's longest escalator.(Submitted on November 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
2. Caroline “Carrie” Goldsmith Childs.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
2. Floral Park Public Library
The marker and sphere is located in front of the Floral Park Public Library.
“Carrie” was born in Washingtonville, NY. In 1886, at the age of 19, she married John Lewis Childs, affectionately referred to today as the Father of Floral Park. John Lewis Childs was civic-minded and an extraordinary businessman. That said, Carrie’s contributions to society parallelled her husband’s achievements. She authored two books, wrote verses and was an amateur painter. She was a patron of the arts, promoting musician and vocal recitals and literary lectures...Carrie founded the Floral Park Woman’s Club which is considered the oldest service organization in Floral Park. The club’s first meeting was at her home. John Lewis Childs created a special inaugural pin for the ladies. She was president from 1898-1906.(Submitted on November 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
