Historical Markers and War Memorials in Woodhaven, New York
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Art Moderne bldg of enameled panels & classical windows & doors. The WPA mural by Ben Shahn represents the Bill of Rights and is landmarked. — — Map (db m133643) HM
Betty Smith 1943
Betty lived here while she wrote
"A Tree Grows In Bklyn” The
movie won an Academy Award
in 1945. The house has been
restored By R. Leonardi — — Map (db m133502) HM
Dexter Park 1911 - 1955
Home of Max Rosner's Bushwicks
1st night game 7/23/30
Joe DiMaggio, Casey Stengel, Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige, Phil Rizzuto, Hank Greenberg, Lou Gerhig, Babe Ruth, Josh Gibson all played here. — — Map (db m18329) HM
First house number, in Queens, on house opposite here, under numerical street & house number system started 1913 by Topographical Bureau C.U. Powell, Engineer in Charge — — Map (db m133503) HM
Born in Woodhaven Oct. 11, 1905. Began building at 15, built this store. Founded E. Trump & Son now Trump Organization. Father of "The Donald" — — Map (db m232521) HM
Wrote plays & autobiography. Performed in Woodhaven & Jamaica. Credited with saving Paramount. Buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery. — — Map (db m133231) HM
"The Most Famous Bar You've Never Heard of” PBS tv
Neir's is one of America's oldest and most historic, continuously
operating taverns. Founded in 1829, it retains much of its historical
character, including a 150-year old mahogany bar . . . — — Map (db m134238) HM
Former site of
St. Anthony Hospital
1914 farm & TB hospital run by
German Franciscan Sr. of Poor
working farm & PS annex for
children made breakthroughs
in pulmonary & heart treatments. — — Map (db m133334) HM
The Woodhaven Patriotic League on behalf of the citizens of Woodhaven dedicates this tablet in grateful memory of those who died in the service of their country in World War II
They sacrificed the promise of youth in a war for freedom, now they . . . — — Map (db m134248) WM