Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jamaica, New York
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On Jamaica Avenue west of Parsons Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Founded, in 1702, as the first mission of the English Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.
Present church, third on this site, erected in 1861. Dudley Field, architect, chancel enlarged in 1901 by Cady, Berg & See. . . . — — Map (db m239548) HM
On Jamaica Avenue west of Parsons Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Founded in 1702, Grace Church erected its first building on this site in 1734. The present structure, designed by Dudley Field in the Victorian Gothic style, was completed in 1862. Some of the tombstones in the surrounding churchyard date back to . . . — — Map (db m239549) HM
On Jamacia Avenue at Union Hall Street on Jamacia Avenue. Reported permanently removed.
This sidewalk clock, originally located 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 Union Hall Street at Jamaica Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Union Hall Street.
This elegant, double-faced post clock, originally installed around the turn of the 20th century at 161-11 Jamaica Avenue, was manufactured by the self-winding clock company of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
Designated as a New York City Landmark in . . . — — Map (db m239558) 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 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 Jamaica Avenue west of 153rd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Thurgood Marshall's career was devoted to human rights.
As a lawyer he joined with the NAACP to coordinate efforts to change laws that separated the races in education, transportation and voting rights.
His energy and commitment to . . . — — Map (db m239547) HM
On Jamaica Avenue at 150th Street, on the left when traveling east on Jamaica Avenue.
About the Manor
This 18th-19th century manor was home to Rufus King, signer of the U.S. Constitution and early voice in the anti-slavery movement. His son, John A. King, Governor of New York State from 1857-1859, resided here later. More than . . . — — Map (db m239545) HM
On 160th Street north of Jamaica Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In 1990, the former La Casina building was designated as historical landmark. It is a distinctive and rare example in Queens of a building designed in the Streamlined Moderne style, popular in the 1930s. La Casina retains Streamlined . . . — — Map (db m239550) 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 . . . — — Map (db m121488) HM
On Sutphin Boulevard at 88th Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Sutphin Boulevard.
Considered the finest example of neo-classic architecture in Queens, the courthouse has Corinthian columns and an Alabama limestone facade. The building features seven types of marble adorning its interior lobby, and a grand staircase and . . . — — Map (db m239561) HM
On 160th Street just south of Archer Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
In commemoration of St. Monica's Catholic Church. Erected upon this site in 1856. Founded in 1838, St. Monica's parish was one of the Oldest Catholic communities on Long Island.
In 1979 the New York City Landmarks Preservation . . . — — Map (db m239559) HM
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
On Jamaica Avenue west of Merrick Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Designed by theater architect John Eberson and opened in 1929, the former Loew's Valencia Theater is the largest and most famous remaining movie palace building in Queens. The Valencia was the first of five "Wonder Theaters" built for Loew's New . . . — — Map (db m239555) HM
