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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Queens County, New York
Adjacent to Queens County, New York
▶ Bronx County (56) ▶ Kings County (169) ▶ Nassau County (232) ▶ New York County (1305) ▶ Richmond County (113) ▶ Monmouth County, New Jersey (235)
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| | James Corbett
1866 - 1933
World's heavyweight boxing champion
1893 - 1897
Beloved resident of Bayside who resided at 221-04 Corbett Road
1903 - 1933
Dedicated in his memory by Bayside Historical Society 1971 — — Map (db m139268) HM |
| On Rockaway Beach Boulevard just west of Beach 129th Street. |
| | Honoring the Four Heroic Chaplains who gave their life jackets that four soldiers might live. The S. S. Dorchester was torpedoed February 3, 1943. As it sank the four were seen linked arm in arm, heads uplifted in prayer.
• Lt G. L. Fox, . . . — — Map (db m101325) WM |
| | Dedicated to the memory of John P McGonical Born October 31 1947 Died in the service of his country May 13 1968
Rest in God alone, my soul. He is the source of my soul. — — Map (db m57323) HM |
| | Dedicated to the memory of U.S. Marine Lance Corporal
Michael D Glover "Semper Fi" Born January 19 1978 Died in the service of his country August 16 2006
"Your light will never go out" — — Map (db m57321) WM |
| Near Avenue of the States. |
| | Beneath these stones is the 9,000 square-foot Texaco map of New York State made with 567 terrazzo mosaic panels, each weighing 440 pounds and the same size as the ones you are now standing on. It is a 4,000 times enlargement of the Texaco touring . . . — — Map (db m148248) HM |
| | The gift you gave, the price you paid will never be forgotten, as surely as your life you gave, our gratitude is written; Inscribed today on history’s page for all to see, a lore of one who modeled courage, a hero’s legacy. — — Map (db m92537) HM WM |
| Near Bowne Street at 37th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Has Been Placed On The National Register of Historic Places
in 1977 By The Department of the United States Department of The Interior — — Map (db m152258) HM |
| On 102 nd Street near Broadway. |
| |
World War II
Lest we forget
Thomas Beckwith
Henry Schmitt
Albert Nelson
Edward O'Reilly
Walter Melieri
Paul Pfeiffer
James Talley — — Map (db m51951) HM |
| On Jamacia Avenue at Union Hall Street on Jamacia Avenue. |
| | This sidewalk clock, originally locared at 161-11 Jamaica Avenue,
is a fine example of a vanishing street amenity. Probably installed
on Jamaica Avenue around the turn of the century and
designated a New York City landmark in 1981, it is a . . . — — Map (db m127376) HM |
| On Hillside Avenue at Midland Parkway on Hillside Avenue. |
| | IN 1907, real estate developers Ernestus Guilick and Felix Isman purchased 500 acres of land north of the Colonial Village of Jamaica, here they established the Jamaica Estates Corporation. Their purpose was to erect an affluent resort with an . . . — — Map (db m38497) HM |
| On 159th Street south of Archer Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| |
Original Jamaica town burying
ground, established 1660.
Egbert Benson born 1746
died 1833, buried here. First
Attorney General, N.Y. State. — — Map (db m108715) HM |
| | Designated as a New York City Landmark in 1976, Prospect Cemetery, the
original Old Burial Ground of the Village of Jamaica is one of the
few remaining Colonial cemeteries in Queens. The earliest written record
of the cemetery dates back to 1668. . . . — — Map (db m121488) HM |
| Near Jamaica Avenue at 150th Street. |
| | Home of Rufus King, who served his state and country with honor and distinction as delegate to the Continental Congress 1784, 1785, 1786. U.S. Senator from New York, 1789-1796, Minister to England 1796-1803, 1825-1826, under Washington, Adams, and . . . — — Map (db m108713) HM |
| On Union Hall Street at Jamaica Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Union Hall Street. |
| | At the head of this street known in colonial days as Meeting House Lane stood the Old Stone Church, used as a place of worship from 1699 to 1813, and as a prison in 1776 by the British. — — Map (db m127377) HM |
| | We the employees of the United States Postal Service, New York International Service Center, present this token of appreciation in honor of all veterans who served our country. — — Map (db m19176) HM |
| On Hillside Avenue at Midland Parkway on Hillside Avenue. |
| | 1941 - 1945
World War II
John Adikes Jr • Norman H Puff • Sigmund Gilmore • Peter P Renzo • Kenneth S Kinnes • Joseph A Schiebel • John B Lovely • Donald J Schneider • Paul W Olson • Charles J Yodice
In honor of these men of Jamaica Estates . . . — — Map (db m38735) HM |
| On Queens Boulevard west of 82nd Avenue. |
| |
In memory of those who gave "The Last Full Measure of Devotion"
F.P.O. Robert Volden, U.S. Navy October 30, 1990
Capt. Mario Fajardo, U.S. Army Febr. 26, 1991
Sgt. Patbouvier Ortiz, U.S. Army February 27, 1991
Courageous . . . — — Map (db m105446) WM |
| On North Conduit Avenue near 143rd Road. |
| | This memorial is to honor the fallen in:
W.W. I
W.W. II
Korean Conflict
Vietnam Era
Grenada
Lebanon
Panama
Persian Gulf War — — Map (db m51950) HM |
| Near Laurel Hill Boulevard at Review Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| | (left panel)
Battles participated in by Meaghers Irish Brigade & Corcoran Legion
Civil War, 1861-1865
Blackburn’s Ford VA July 18, 1861; Bull’s Run July 21, 1861; Rappahannock Station May 28-29, 1861; Yorktown April 16, 1862; . . . — — Map (db m107570) WM |
| Near Laurel Hill Boulevard at Review Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| | To the memory of
the brave men
who gave their lives
to preserve the Union
1861-65. — — Map (db m107559) WM |
| | Burning of the Steamship Gen Slocum on the East River June 15 1904 in which 1020 lives were lost. — — Map (db m7177) HM |
| On Atlantic Avenue west of 106th Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | This playground is named in honor of dedicated politician and public servant Maurice A. FitzGerald (1897-1951). FitzGerald was born in Brooklyn and attended Boys’ High School and the New Lots Evening High School. He began his career as a civil . . . — — Map (db m133888) HM |
| | “Lucy Day” at the New York World’s Fair
On “Lucy Day” August 31, 1964, Lucille Ball from the TV series “I Love Lucy” stood here beside this staircase for press photos. One such photo is shown on the right. She . . . — — Map (db m148241) HM |
| Near United Nations Avenue South. |
| |
King Hussain of the Hachamite Kingdom of Jordan presented this 30 foot-high marble column to the New York World’s Fair Corporation and City of New York on the occasion of Jordan’s participation in the New York World’s Fair of 1964-65, held in . . . — — Map (db m108561) HM |
| |
David Dinkins
The 106th Mayor of the City of New York and the first African-American to hold that position. Dinkins distinguished himself as an attorney, New York State Assemblyman, New York City Board of Elections President, City Clerk, and . . . — — Map (db m108630) 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 |
| On Northern Boulevard at Linden Place, in the median on Northern Boulevard. |
| | Erected in memory of the Patriotic Volunteers from Flushing who sacrificed their lives in the War for the preservation of our Union 1861-1865 [ Side 2: ] Capt. Wm. Dermody Lieut. Emil Schubert --- Sgt. Wm. H. Teppy Sgt. Asa. Fowler --- . . . — — Map (db m43070) HM |
| Near Flushing Meadows Pedestrian Bridge. |
| |
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, today New York City’s second largest park, has risen like a phoenix from the ashes. The 1,255-acre open space was indeed an ash disposal heap in the early 20th Century, noted by F. Scott Fitzgerald in The Great . . . — — Map (db m148250) HM |
| On Shore Road at Ordinance Road, on the right when traveling north on Shore Road. |
| | History This park takes its name from the Civil War era fortress on the property. Originally referred to by its location on Willets Point, the Army officially named it for General Joseph Totten (1788-1864), following his demise in the . . . — — Map (db m65125) HM |
| On Totten Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | History This park takes its name from the Civil War era fortress on the property. Originally referred to by its location on Willets Point, the Army officially named it for General Joseph Totten (1788-1864), following his demise in the . . . — — Map (db m65126) HM |
| On Northern Blvd. (New York State Route 25A), on the right when traveling east. |
| | The Friends Meeting House was the first house of worship in the village of Flushing. It is New York City’s oldest house of worship in continuous use, and the second oldest in the nation. The house was built in 1694, and provided Flushing’s Quakers . . . — — Map (db m42964) HM |
| | Front George Washington
First Master Masonic Lodge
Alexandria Virginia 1788
Rear Brotherhood
The foundation of
world peace
Erected by
The Grand Lodge P&AM
State of New York
with permission of the Grand Lodge of . . . — — Map (db m108559) HM |
| Near Avenue of the States. |
| | A daily schedule of marching bands, orchestras, choruses, and dancers showcased the diverse cultural institutions of New York State and neighboring communities. A stage once stood directly ahead.
After the fair closed the pavilion became a venue . . . — — Map (db m148242) HM |
| |
Louis Armstrong House
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America — — Map (db m7070) HM |
| Near Ordinance Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Within the northeast corner of the Fort Totten Water Battery lies the “Main Magazine”. The Main Magazine consists of three vaulted rooms. The two larger rooms, numbers two and three, were used to store gun powder, while room number one . . . — — Map (db m65129) HM |
| Near Avenue of the States. |
| | On the mezzanine visitors took a stroll through exhibits previewing New York State’s recreational areas, unusual industrial sites, scenic areas, and observed many informative exhibits.
Back on the first floor other exhibits feature fine art by . . . — — Map (db m148243) HM |
| Near Avenue of the States. |
| |
This architectural marvel, built for the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair, was designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson and consists of three sections – the observation towers, the Theaterama, and the “Tent of Tomorrow”. . . . — — Map (db m148244) HM |
| On Avenue of the States near United Nations Avenue, on the left. |
| | This plaque is dedicated to the memory of detectives
Joseph J. Lynch and Ferdinand A. Socha
Bomb and Forgery Squad
Who were killed in the line of duty while examining a time bomb taken from the British Pavilion of the World's Fair in . . . — — Map (db m21514) HM |
| Near Avenue of the States. |
| |
Visitors could look out over the fair as they rode in one of two “Sky Streak” glass-inclosed (sic) elevators to the observation decks for even more spectacular views.
The three observations towers rise 60 feet, 150 feet, and 226 . . . — — Map (db m148252) HM |
| On Northern Blvd. (New York State Route 25A), on the right when traveling east. |
| | Easterly part built 1694. Remainder built 1777. Always used for worship except 1776-83 when occupied by British as prison, hospital and stable. — — Map (db m42775) HM |
| Near Avenue of the States. |
| |
During the preservation work by the NY State Pavilion Project, several artifacts were discovered that tell the building’s history and construction. On display here are a few items.
The roofs of the observation decks were constructed of . . . — — Map (db m148253) HM |
| | The four round benches once served as planters for Sugar Maple trees, the official tree of New York State. The wall behind the benches was open to a cafeteria style serving area with counters and vending machines. Guests were able to warm their . . . — — Map (db m148245) HM |
| | The New York State Pavilion was reborn as the Roller Round roller skating rink in the early 1970’s. Thousands of people skated on the protected map floor and enjoyed music and a snack bar.
You are looking at a cart filled with actual skates from . . . — — Map (db m148247) HM |
| |
The New York State Pavilion for the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair is among the least mentioned works in accounts of Philip Johnson, but is one of his most futuristic and Avant-garde projects. Born in Cleveland, OH, July 8, 1906 and a graduate of . . . — — Map (db m148254) HM |
| On Meridian Road aka Perimeter Road 0.1 miles west of Exit 22A (Interstate 495), on the left when traveling north. |
| | This the site of the Vatican Pavilion was
authorized by POPE JOHN XXIII visited on October 4, 1965 by
POPE PAUL VI
during his mission of peace to
THE UNITED NATIONS
the building exhibited Michelangelo’s Pieta and
other art treasures . . . — — Map (db m31289) HM |
| |
The New York State Pavilion served as a movie set for several films, TV programs, and a music video. Some of the productions shot here since the fair were “Men in Black”, "McCloud”, “Law and Order”, “CSI New . . . — — Map (db m148255) HM |
| On United Nations Avenue South. |
| |
Just outside the Tent of Tomorrow is the circular concrete structure of the Theaterama. its outside wall exhibited pop art works by Andy Warhol including his controversial “Thirteen Most Wanted Men,” Roy Lichtenstein, and others. . . . — — Map (db m148256) HM |
| Near Avenue of the States. |
| | The time capsules deposited September 23, 1938 and October 16, 1965 by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation as a record of Twentieth Century civilization to endure for 5000 years — — Map (db m108628) HM |
| On United Nations Avenue South. |
| | In honor and remembrance of the people who lost their lives during the earthquake and tsunami of 2011
JAA of NY
April 23, 2011 — — Map (db m108629) |
| Near Meridian Road at Grand Central Parkway. |
| | Dedicated toward man's aspirations to Peace Through Understanding and symbolizing his achievements in an expanding universe.
Built and presented by the United States Steel Corporation (USS) to the New York World's Fair April 22, 1964.
Made of . . . — — Map (db m148366) HM |
| Near Roosevelt Avenue near Grand Central Parkway. Reported missing. |
| | The City of New York
Robert F. Wagner
Mayor
Abraham D. Beame
Comptroller
Paul R. Screvane
President of the Council
Mario J. Cariello
President, Borough of Queens
Robert . . . — — Map (db m17595) HM |
| Near Avenue of the States. |
| | You are standing in the “Tent of Tomorrow” designed to capture the feel of a modern state fair – thus the circus tent like red and white stripes. Its roof of multicolored translucent panels measures 350 feet by 250 feet and is . . . — — Map (db m148249) HM |
| On Park Lane South at Myrtle Ave on Park Lane South. |
| | The monument's eight inscriptions commemorating Schaefer's service are:
1. Sgt. Joseph E. Schaefer Medal of Honor.
2. Sgt. Joseph E. Schaefer Company I 18th Infantry First Infantry Division United States Army.
3. Awarded Congressional Medal . . . — — Map (db m62340) WM |
| On Park Lane South at Myrtle Avenue on Park Lane South. |
| | Side 1 Erected by the people of Richmond Hill in memory of her men who served and died in the World War. Side 2 An expression of everlasting gratitude and love. — — Map (db m107517) WM |
| On Francis Lewis Boulevard near South Conduit Avenue. |
| | In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice in all wars. 1962. Dedicated by the citizens and veterans of Rosedale N.Y. — — Map (db m19375) HM |
| | Look on these names, you, who in trouble times despair. Look on these names and thank God our nation still has gallant men who care — — Map (db m19374) HM |
| On Rockaway Boulevard near 133rd Street. |
| | Dedicated to the memory of Wilbur E Colyer Sergeant Co. A 1st Engineers 1st Division USA Killed in action October 10, 1918 Hill 269 Verdun France Awarded the Medal Of Honor
Erected by the Wilbur E Colyer Post 28 American Legion and citizens of . . . — — Map (db m54546) HM |
| On Lefferts Boulevard at Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Lefferts Boulevard. |
| | Dedicated to the sons of Morris Park and
vicinity who served in the
World War 1917-18 and in loving
remembrance of the following
men who made the supreme sacrifice
Charles F. Albrecht · Louis E. Ammarell · Edward M. Anderson · Charles G. . . . — — Map (db m133869) WM |
| On 88th Avenue east of 80th Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | 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 |
| 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 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 m133230) HM |
| On 88th Street south of 89th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | 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 |
| 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 Trotting Course Lane at Metropolitan Avenue and Alderton Street, on the right when traveling north on Trotting Course Lane. |
| | Col. Jeromus Remsen, 1735-1790, is buried here. Was colonel of a regiment of Kings and Queens Co. militia in the Battle of Long Island. — — Map (db m32333) 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 85th Drive, on the right when traveling north on Forest Parkway. |
| | 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 |
| 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 Forest Parkway north of Jamaica Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | 1940 Woodhaven P.O.
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 |
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