201 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — 1940 Woodhaven P O — [Woodhaven Post Office] —

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

202 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — 8026 88 Avenue — Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua —

Born 6-17-23 to Maria & Luigi, emigrés from Calitri Italy. Honorary Prelate Pope Paul VI. Made Cardinal 6-28-91 Phila. PA — — Map (db m133384) HM

203 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — Betty Smith —

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

204 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — Dexter Park —

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

205 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — First House Number in Queens —

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

206 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — Fred Christ Trump —

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

207 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — Mae West 8905-88 St. — Born 8-17-1893 - Died 11-22-1980 —

Wrote plays & autobiography. Performed in Woodhaven & Jamaica. Credited with saving Paramount. Buried in Cypress Hills Cemetery. — — Map (db m133231) HM

208 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — Neir's Tavern / Union Course —

"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

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209 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — St. Anthony Hospital —

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

210 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — Woodhaven Library —

The last public library to be built with Carnegie money. Cornerstone set June 28, 1923 by Mayor Hylan   Opened January 7, 1924. — — Map (db m133642) HM

211 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodhaven — Woodhaven Patriotic League World War II Honor Roll — 1941 - 1945 —

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

212 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodside — John Vincent Daniels, Jr. —

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

213 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodside — Lest We Forget — 1917 - 1918 —

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

214 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodside — September 11, 2001 Memorial —

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

215 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodside — Veterans Memorial —

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

216 ► New York, Queens County, Queens, Woodside — Woodside Memorial Park —

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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