Historical Markers and War Memorials in Woodhaven, New York
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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
