Description
This rich pictorial treasury documents the early times and ambiance of Queens, one of Long Island s westernmost counties and the largest borough of New York City. Over 260 rare photographs, carefully selected from public and private archives, recall the good old days in such communities as Maspeth, Ridgewood, Jamaica, Astoria, Jackson Heights, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Flushing, College Point, Whitestone, Woodside, Elmhurst, Corona, Bayside, Howard Beach, Richmond Hill, Woodhaven, and many other areas. Each fascinating photograph is accompanied by a detailed, well-researched caption, while a general Introduction vividly outlines the colorful history of Queens from its prehistoric glacial origins through a lengthy period of agricultural development that lasted from colonial times through much of the 1800s, to the twentieth century, when it acquired a largely residential character. By Vincent F. Seyfried & William Asadorian. 9 x 12 inches. 175 pages. Soft cover.
