On Forest Parkway north of Jamaica Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
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
On Forest Parkway south of 85th Drive, on the right when traveling south.
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
On Jamaica Avenue at 75th Street, on the right when traveling west on Jamaica Avenue.
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
On Park Lane South at 85th Street on Park Lane South.
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
On Jamaica Avenue at 78th Street, on the left when traveling west on Jamaica Avenue.
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
On 88th Street south of 89th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Wrote plays & autobiography. Performed in Woodhaven & Jamaica. Credited with saving Paramount. Buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery. — — Map (db m133231) HM
On 78th Street at 88th Avenue, on the left when traveling north on 78th Street.
"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
On Woodhaven Boulevard south of 89th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Forest Parkway at Jamaica Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Forest Parkway.
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
On Roosevelt Avenue at 43rd Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue.
This park is dedicated to
John Vincent Daniels, Jr.
Woodside resident who died in the last days of World War I
Private First Class
102nd Field Signal Company
World War I — — Map (db m204162) WM
On Woodside Avenue west of 56th Street, on the right when traveling east.
U.S. Participation in World War I
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
Major Campaigns
Cambrai •
Somme •
Lys •
Aisne •
Montdidier-Noyon •
Aisne-Marne •
Oise-Aisne •
Ypres-Lys •
St. Mihiel •
Meuse-Argonne • . . . — — Map (db m204158) WM
On Woodside Avenue west of 56th Street, on the left when traveling west.
On September 11, 2001, the following who lived or worked in Woodside died in the World Trade Center attack. Their lives touched our hearts, their sacrifice changed us forever.
We remember them with love and honor.
Thomas Ashton •
Ff. . . . — — Map (db m204159) WM
On Roosevelt Avenue at 43rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue.
In memory of all the members and the auxiliary of the John V. Daniels Jr. Post 2813 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. who proudly served our country when duty called. — — Map (db m204160) WM
On Woodside Avenue at Roosevelt Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Woodside Avenue.
Dedicated to all members of the community who made the supreme sacrifice for the good and welfare of their country and for the peace and freedom of mankind.
The World Wars
Korea and Viet Nam — — Map (db m204157) WM
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